Yoga, holistic disciplines and consistency of life

I recently read a very interesting article by Marco Ferrini, Philosopher, researcher and spiritual guide.

In the article he talks about consistency and yoga, but I think the reflection can apply to any other discipline. Consistency is the strength of any teaching. If you want to empower the word and make it creative, capable of bringing change in yourself and in others, you must behave in a way that is consistent with what you say.

There is a rather widespread misconception in the holistic world: the idea that an authentic work can be done on oneself without rigorous consistency. And to be consistent it is necessary to “put your head out of the mat” and out of the small room where you work and bring the work done in everyday life.

Real growth begins when you immerse yourself in the world, in the chaotic daily routine, full of big or small difficulties that is life. The yoga mat or the practice of any other activity, must not be considered as a fort, a non-place to alienate yourself from reality, but a means that helps us to experience union with ourselves, with others, with Life, with God, in everyday life and in the not always easy relationship with others. In the family, at work, in school.

Practice can help us create internal skills that make us stronger and capable of acting in the world. Sometimes they can also be a moment to catch your breath, purify your body and mind, to center ourselves, relax, have greater awareness, but it must not be a moment of escape. This is the purpose of the yoga retreats, ayurveda retreats and other holistic holidays, healing holidays we orgenize: giving tools to live the life at the best.

Ferrini writes “The authentic yogi is the one who, having known himself in depth, decides to leave the comfortable, protected and silent environments of churches, mandirs, temples, synagogues, mosques, to get off his clean carpet and go to the streets to make his specific, special contribution: helping others to know themselves (as someone has previously helped him), realizing their own spiritual experience, that pure Love that every being has in his heart “.

And I believe that this reflection can be considered valid for any discipline you practice and any belief you adhere to.