Ep 183 Adam Keen – The Drawbacks of Pushing Too Hard in Yoga

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Adam explores the concept of pushing in yoga and why we feel the
need to push ourselves in our practice. He discusses the
influence of modern capitalism and societal pressure to compete
and achieve, as well as the cultural belief that suffering and
pushing ourselves will lead to purification and progress. Adam
emphasizes the importance of letting go of the guilt associated
with pushing and highlights the limitations and drawbacks of
pushing too hard. 


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Key Points


·      Pushing in yoga is influenced by
modern capitalism and societal pressure to compete and achieve.


·      The belief that suffering and
pushing ourselves will lead to purification and progress is
deeply ingrained in Western culture.


·      Letting go of the guilt
associated with pushing is important for a more balanced and
sustainable practice.


·      Embracing a more subtle and
technique-focused approach can lead to deeper experiences and a
sense of satisfaction in the practice.