Intention is word rich in meaning. It is a word worthy of meditation. We all enter a yoga workout with some kind of intention. Maybe there is more than one. Or maybe more develop after we have conformed to the ritual. I love the very beginning of a class. It is the moment we cease all of our side conversations, all of our personal checklists for the rest of the day and become silent. While we may have been individuals before, we are now united by our commitment to silence and focus. We start breathing in synchronized harmony. Our eyes close, our minds clear, and we are ready to set our intentions.
For most, it is a physical intention that brings them to their mat. They intend to build strength, lose weight, build stronger bones. For others, it is a mental intention to relieve stress and find peace. And for some, It is to find quiet and learn more about themselves and God.
I like all 3 you mention in the last sentence….but also seeing if I can do it.
Great thoughts Bethany. I also love yoga because I get to be silent, to refocus/re-center, and focus on what is important (God).