Each time at the start of a yoga practice, the instructor asks that we set an intention for that day; "What is it you would like to focus on today to get the most out of your time here?" I usually struggle to find my intention and get caught up in trying to find the right answer. I pressure myself into thinking there is a really cool and purposeful thing I should be focusing on, and if I don't come up with it, I am missing out on some great ancient yoga secret. Sometimes I try to set grandiose intentions - freedom from all pain, anxiety, and conflict in my life, from here until eternity. … [Read more...]