Practice or more specific repeated practice, abhyasa, came initially from an injury which brought awareness in the form of pain. Heyam duhkham anagatam, sutra II.16, the suffering that is yet to come is not welcome, as mentioned in one of Geetaji's classes. My practice was established to relieve pain (duhka) and it was kept to a minimum by the initial tapas (discipline).

Shortly this tapas was sustained by the introduction to the teacher in training assessment, now svadhyaya (Self-study) peaked its head up. As I kept scratching away at this vast subject little by little, my practice became more interesting and it felt like it was much needed. Due to a very close relationship with my parents their health needs required responsible self care. The practice deepened in order to learn more about this fascinating subject so that my parents can learn how to endure some of the obstacles in the aging process by yoga practice. Their practice started at age 68 and continues presently at age 79.

The introductory assessment continued to keep the flame burning (tapas). As a dentist the patients benefited from my practice of yoga . They were given a different quality of care which brought lightness and less strain to their dental visit. Now I continue this abhyasa (practice) in the journey onward to the next level of learning and practice in the junior intermediate 1 assessment format.

I am grateful to all my teachers,
Patanjali I bow.
B.K.S. Iyengar, I bow.
Geetaji and Prashantiji I bow.
Their dedication and devotion has inspired me to continue my practice.
Namaskar