18/06/2025
We had perhaps the most distraction we've ever had on a Tuesday evening during pranayama and relaxation at the end of class last night, some very noisy young people right outside the church playing music, shouting and singing. It sounded like they were having the best time ππΆ while we were trying to settle in for a quiet calm relaxation π€¦π»ββοΈ
Thankfully it doesn't usually happen!
It made me think about the yogic principle of Pratyahara - withdrawal of the senses, which encourages us to turn our attention inward and withdraw our senses from external distractions. Easier said than done...?
A snippet from 'Let Them' theory also came to mind. When someone is causing a disturbance which is annoying or distracting but you have no control over, the only thing you can control is your reaction to it - don't fight it, let them have their fun and make as much noise as they like, you control how you react.
Similar thing?
How would you react? π€