Asana, mountain unicycling, climbing, surfing, and intuition have a lot in common. When you first ride a “muni”, or climb, surf, whatever, you struggle and hold tension, and over-work in order to succeed. You try to figure out how to balance and move from a very physical point of view, versus an intuitive, inner point of view. Relaxation is the key. Any training that will develop a concentration necessary to accomplish an activity, is best when combined with a relaxation type training. The breath is the relaxation training, while the asana, movement, is the physical. Over time the focused concentration become relaxed and effortless. Pushing too hard will cause resistance, slowing down the process. Tension, or anxiety will hinder any learning, impairing concentration, and moving you further away from intuition. Self support, self approval, and self love will enhance concentration, and move you towards your intuitive skills. If relaxation and a quiet mind are needed to succeed, learning to quiet the mind is essential to find this awakening. A quiet mind will serve you by allowing you to remain centered during times of external, and eventually internal turmoil.
Yoga Rap with Charlie Samos 