Enjoying a solo practice

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Parivrtta Parsvakonasana

I never had any problem in staying alone, I actually enjoy being with myself. I do not reject company, at all, but do not seek it at all costs, either. So, I have never seen company as a necessity, but mostly as an option.

That said, for me a solo practice is usually totally fine and relaxing - I might say more challenging and rewarding than practicing along with other people.

As for the energy sharing facet... maybe a mutual exchange happening between my body and the natural daylight is enough.


And a new flower on that cactus right in front of me, knowing that it may only blossom once in a long while, has the same power and magic of a person's smile.

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