Body Quote by Lisa Bonet
“An instructor once told me that when there's resistence in your body, it's only because of the resistence in your mind. It's about getting inside the pose. Being the breath.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Yoga magazine feature, 2021
She links physical resistance to mental resistance, urging mindfulness of breath to ease the pose.
In simple terms: Mind and body resistance are connected; breathe to overcome.
Key Takeaway
Use breath to dissolve mental blocks.
Themes
mindfulness
body awareness
breath
yoga
Mood
calm
focused
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- yoga class
- personal practice
- stressful moments
Key Concepts
psychosomatics
meditation
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental resistance shows up during your practice?
- How can breath change your perception of difficulty?
A Different Perspective
Physical limits can be purely mental, not always overcomeable.
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