Principle #10 Control and Surrender
The YogaWorks Foundations Course
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06-Feb-2025
Yoga is a dance between effort and ease, strength and softness. In this video, we explore the principle of control and surrender—two seemingly opposite forces that, when balanced, create a strong yet serene practice.
Too much control can lead to tension and rigidity, while too much surrender can cause collapse. True freedom in movement and mind comes from finding harmony between the two. By refining the quality of our effort, we cultivate focus, clarity, and stability while allowing space for growth and transformation.
Join us in exploring this balance—because this is yoga.
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