Mind + Body : Intro + Practice 2

How to transform overwhelming and negative thoughts that arise from the ego when you’re trying to progress in your physical practice.

In today’s lesson, we discuss how to transform overwhelming and negative thoughts that arise from the ego. According to the yogis, the ego is actually one of the main causes of suffering. Tune in as we breakdown the purpose of the ego and how it helps and hinders our ability to live a more balanced and centered life.

Practice: 

Music Credit: Yin Meditation Cello by Jesse Ahmann

Digeridoo Dreamtime by Giuliano Sacchetto-Giordano Trivellato

Now that you’ve completed the practice. Here are some optional journaling prompts to help you reflect and go a little deeper. In your journal, please contemplate and write about the following:

1) Were you able to associate certain physical points of discomfort with stories of the ego? If so, what did you discover?

2) What do you understand more clearly about the role of your ego in your life from today’s experience?

3) What are your main takeaways about your inner dialogue with your ego?