In this lesson, we explore “sthira” and “sukha” or balancing effort and ease.
Be prepared to teach the philosophy and practice of balancing effort and ease.
Explain how students can learn to honor their current state. Translate “sthira” and “sukha” and explain why students might find the teaching of “effort and ease” difficult to comprehend. Give examples of teaching points that may guide students toward practicing with effort and ease and rather than focusing on a result, what students can focus on instead. Explain how students can avoid “being mechanical” in practice and give examples of teaching points that may help students release struggle.
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