Surrender

Uttanasana (OOT-tan-AHS-ahna) - Standing Forward Bend

ut = intense
tan = to stretch or extend

This seems like such a simple pose. You just fold forward, right? Well, it's not that easy for some people. When I first started getting serious about my practice (crap, I'm old) 8 years ago, I couldn't even touch my toes. My hands came to my shins. This picture was taken March 6, 2006. As you can see only my fingertips touched the floor. 3 years later I can place my palms to the floor. It's a long slow process but with work and regular practice our bodies start to feel comfortable in poses and we begin to get deeper in them. Eventually I'll be able to fold over entirely placing my chest to my thighs. It might take 5 years, and I'm ok with that. I know I'll get there. We all get where we are going when we set an intention and work towards a goal. Make your intentions clear. Trust the universe to help move you along but trust yourself to move you along. You have the power within you to accomplish your goals. Trust and surrender to a process.