YOGA

Last year I developed a strong interest in yoga. I read books to understand everything one needed to know about this ancient exercise. Then, I bought those DIY yoga cds to practise at home. I started off with basic yoga for beginners. Each session lasts 20 minutes. Then, I advanced to yoga for intermediate. Each session expanded to 40 minutes. I was in great shape. I stopped short of learning the headstand. I believe this pose should be learnt from an experienced guru in person. It’s too complicated and dangerous to learn it on my own.

Then, with all the actions, I wanted to add in some meditation. Finally, some substance to all my actions! So, off I went to Speedy’s to buy a cd in Yoga meditation. I was very excited anticipating being able to take my mind up to another level by just repeating the word ‘Oooooooooooooooommmmmm’ for 20 minutes. I was expecting the guru in the cd to reveal the secrets of meditation but all I have gotten from watching the cd was one yoga buff sitting crossed leg in lotus pose, both palms turned up with the index fingers & thumbs touched on her thighs. She remained in that pose for the whole 20 minutes!!! I had paid RM29.90 to watch a woman sitting crossed legs for 20 minutes!!! I don’t think I had left my home base at all.

From that day onwards, I stick safely to the actions and left the substance to the experts.