The Most Sacred of Space
The mat is one of the most sacred of spaces. It is a space of balance and stability, peace and tranquillity, calm and stillness. Before stepping onto the mat, one should and must be cleansed of negative energy, be it fear, doubt, anger. Acknowledge first that these feelings are there, because the first step towards balance, stability, calm, stillness, is acknowledgement. Once one has done this, LET IT ALL GO. Then leaving only a clear, open, free mind, when one steps onto the mat.
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