by Erin Ipjian

Ask any dedicated yoga practitioner about their yoga journey and you're likely to hear something along these lines, "I came to yoga to get more flexible, but found so much more."

What exactly is the "so much more"? We all have ways of describing it, but perhaps it helps to take a look at one of the first statements (sutras) from one of the most important yoga texts, "The Yoga Sutras" for a bit of guidance.

yogas citta vrtti nirodhah

Yoga is the stilling of fluctuations in the mind. Sutra 1.2

Completely stilling the mind is a tall order and - admittedly - may be out of reach for many of us. Nonetheless, I like to think that a genuine and dedicated practice that brings even a smidgen of more ease to the mind is a worthy pursuit. So, stay dedicated, dear friends. Keep practicing and familiarizing yourself with those moments when the busy mind takes a backseat as you move, breathe, become still, and appreciate those glimpses of the "so much more."