b'You may think all the difficult work is done by that stage but it is the hardest because its the pose where you move your awareness away from the body to fuse with the mind. The aim is to reach a state whereby you no longer identify with your body, thoughts, concepts or perceptions.It is within this powerful and personal space and state that you learn, over time, to be purely present without fixating on everything else that demands your time and attention. In this context, you can understand now how this is, in fact, the hardest pose in yoga to master but the space we all desire in a chaotic world.Yoga is a journey for the relationship with self. Your body and mind are part of your personal journey with yoga. It awakens all your self-judgements and fears. (Your inner critic voice thinks standing on one leg is easy and shouts this at you whilst youwobble around on your mat feeling far from calm or serene!) For beginners, this can be a real hurdle to actually be able to relax and take the time required.However, slowly and surely, yoga will help you learn self-kindness and patience. It is truly is a journey, not a destination.Amelia Thorpe It is also why being flexible in yoga is secondary as ais a qualified concept.It is about being in the moment, being in totalYoga Teacher,acceptance. Yoga is as much for the mind as it is for the body.psychotherapeutic Yoga is not a one size fits all and nor should it be. Itcounsellor, is a journey that starts on the mat and at some point,holistic therapist magically lifts off into daily life too, as body and mindand Mental shift and alter through that journey. Yoga improves your life in all areas by helping you toHealth First Aid concentrate, breathe consciously, think, find space,Instructor (MHFA connect with yourself and achieve focus.ENGLAND).Learning to be really present in an incredibly demanding world, to calm and strengthen your body and mind can really be your salvation and super power.feelgoodstudios.co.uk27'