What Type of Yogi

What type of yogi;

not long ago I was asked by a friend what type of yoga I practiced, an interesting question that I really had to pause and consider, not wanting to give a flippant reply but to give a truly thoughtful answer that would best describe my approach to yoga. After some thought I explained that I practice Patanjali’s yoga, following the guidelines of his sutras to the best that I’m able. This answer always provides me an opportunity to describe the actuality of yoga, it’s true depth beyond the most familiar aspects of poses and pranayama, that ‘s based upon ethical restraints and personal observances that eventual help us achieve a steady, peaceful state of mind. It was the thoughtful answer that I had hoped to give, meaningful, and outlining the essence of my practice.

yet it didn’t really touch on an important issue –

what type of yogi am I?

it’s not that labels are important, but there was a moment of self reflection, asking myself that question and giving due consideration to the answers that arrived. The Bhagavad Gita outlines four paths of yoga, and at one time or another, I’ve been drawn to everyone. My practice is Patanjali’s yoga because I’m drawn to structure and discipline in my life, I love a routine to follow that’s based upon an achievable outcome, even if the goal itself has long ago been laid aside for the…