The ocean is a powerful, beautiful, intoxicating force of nature. Its vastness presents mystery, challenge, and immense wonder to the observer. There is something about this huge body of water that appeals to each of us on a primal level.

Perhaps it’s not that surprising. Our bodies are heavily water-based; drinking water is a fundamental part of our daily dietary intake. Little wonder then that we feel some deep connection, a magnetic draw, to the great oceans of this world. That extends also to other large expanses of water, from the peaceful lakes of the interior, to the mighty rivers that flow through jungles, or that bring life to the world’s arid, desert regions.

Water, with all its shape-shifting qualities, is quite literally the difference between life and death on this planet. Without it, there would be no talk of evolution, nor religion, no yoga for that matter either; there would be no life at all.

Without doubt, we can learn from something so precious. If our bodies can reflect the effortless dynamics of water, then perhaps we can learn to navigate the multi-pronged challenges of life more gracefully.

Just as water will always find it’s way around obstacles, we too can learn to ‘go with the flow’.