Today, in my video, I'll show you a great exercise program for your morning routine. It strengthens your body and mind.
Why Your Life Remains Heavy Until You Realize This
The Boulder
The master pointed to a large boulder and asked the student:
“Do you see the big boulder over there?”
“Yes,” said the student.
“Do you think it is heavy?” the master continued.
“Yes, it is very heavy!” the student replied.
The master smiled.
“Well… it is not heavy if you do not pick it up.”
The large boulder is a metaphor for the burdens many people carry with them.
Burdens from the past.
People who disappointed or hurt us.
Things that failed.
Experiences that trigger fear or anger within us.
Boulders on our shoulders.
With so many stones in our baggage, life becomes heavy.
Every step takes effort.
And eventually you grow tired.
Tired of life.
But wait:
There is a path toward a light and free life.
Unburdened.
(Do you remember when you were very small — and completely carefree?)
The path is: Yoga
This is not about touching the floor with your palms while standing.
It is about learning to cope better with yourself and with life.
It is about liberation from all the things you unnecessarily carry with you.
If you practice yoga seriously, you begin to realize:
“Oh, I am carrying this burden unnecessarily. I could simply put it down, let it go, and leave it at rest.”
And not only that.
Once you have put down your boulders, you can even touch them, sit on them (and rest), or play games around them.
You can even walk around your stones and look at them from a different perspective, from another angle, in a different context.
And perhaps you may even start to like them.
But in any case, they are no longer heavy.
When you practice naked yoga, this is exactly what you are practicing.
Letting go of unnecessary things that burden you more than they help you.
You begin with your clothes — and then follow your thoughts, your beliefs, and your stories from the past.
Layer by layer.
Until in the end only one thing remains:
You.
Naked, new and carefree.
Just as you came into the world.
I will help you with that!
Your Elke 😊
