{"id":21530,"date":"2021-11-29T14:32:50","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T12:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/odakayoga.com\/?p=21530"},"modified":"2021-11-29T14:49:17","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T12:49:17","slug":"how-to-find-inspiration-in-yoga-practice-and-teaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/odakayoga.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-find-inspiration-in-yoga-practice-and-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find inspiration in Yoga practice and teaching?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>How to find inspiration in Yoga practice and teaching?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<em>The search for inspiration is like the search for happiness, the more you move to grab it the more it<\/em><br \/>\n<em>will escape you<\/em>&#8221; cit. Vivian Mil<\/p>\n<p>Just like happiness, <strong>inspiration should not be sought far away because it is found in the heart of <\/strong><strong>each of us<\/strong>. Yet everyone is always in a constant search for inspiration and when it fails you have<br \/>\nthe impression of finding yourself in a block, a state of empty apathy and paralysis.<br \/>\nAny freelancer who makes creativity his job knows that one of the best methods to find inspiration<br \/>\nis meditation which also includes deep listening and the study of oneself and the needs of others.<br \/>\n<strong>But what to do when a yogi loses his inspiration while practicing?<\/strong><br \/>\nConsciously living these moments of emptiness is the first step to get out of them. If you feel stuck<br \/>\nin your practice or are unable to create the original sequences you would like to thrill your students,<br \/>\nperhaps it is because it is time to stop and <strong>welcome that silence that cries out inside you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are 7 practical tips to better live the &#8220;block&#8221; moments and get back to feeling inspired:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. &#8211; try to stop obsessing over looking for inspiration. Inspiration is a mental\/spiritual state and is<br \/>\nalready naturally present in you.<\/p>\n<p>2. &#8211; Take advantage of the blocking moments to give yourself a break from activities, making<br \/>\nroom will allow you to be more receptive to new ideas, experiences and thoughts. Remember: &#8220;even<br \/>\nnot acting is an action&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>3. &#8211; Living the same Yoga routine could be useful to explore more in depth some aspects that you<br \/>\nhad left out or did not consider. Try to observe the sensations you receive from each movement,<br \/>\nanalyze how with the same practice the emotions are always different.<\/p>\n<p>4. &#8211; Deepen the study of anatomy to discover new points of view on your body and better<br \/>\nunderstand how to structure the sequences in response to everyone&#8217;s physical needs.<\/p>\n<p>5. &#8211; There is something powerful out of your routine: get out, get away from your routine and the<br \/>\nchaos of the city to immerse yourself in nature and give yourself new experiences by coming into<br \/>\ncontact with passionate people similar to you and exploring new places. You will feel completely<br \/>\nregenerated and inspired.<\/p>\n<p>6. &#8211; The Universe speaks to us, not with the words we are used to, but with signs, images, sounds<br \/>\nand sensations. Listen for guidance and get excited again.<\/p>\n<p>7. &#8211; Rejoice and be grateful for every person, experience and teaching that life offers you<br \/>\nallowing you to evolve and be the best version of yourself. Do not give up on doing what you really<br \/>\nwant, because where there is love there is inspiration. Open your heart to that endless stream of<br \/>\npossibility, love and joy. New and exciting adventures await you.<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few tips that can help you find inspiration in the practice and teaching of Yoga.<br \/>\nAlways remember that by looking into yourself with love you will always be able to keep your<br \/>\nflame alive. B.K.S. Iyengar said: &#8220;<em>Yoga is that light that once turned on never goes out<\/em>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p><em>Vivian Mil.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>&#8211; Odaka Yoga Teacher RYT 500<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Instagram: @ararisko_harmony_yoga_<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to find inspiration in Yoga practice and teaching? &#8220;The search for inspiration is like the search for happiness, the more you move to grab it the more it will escape you&#8221; cit. 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