Permaculture and Yoga

Permaculture and Yoga are practices that aspire for harmony both inner harmony and one with the surroundings. It is not a coincidence that both these fields are highly popular in this day and age, as the need for harmony is only growing stronger. Looking at the direction of where things are going worldwide, this interest and thirst will only grow. The need to connect to nature, to touch the earth, the need for fresh air, to know how to breath, to move, to develop and sustain a peaceful life these are the main motivations that draw people around the globe to both Yoga and Permaculture. The two fields are not only similar in many of their aims and ideals, but they also complement each other beautifully. Complementary Practices Learning how to utilize our body for inner growth and how to work with the universal wisdom from nature are the key aims in the practice of Yoga or Permaculture. Collaborating these two fields in life, we integrate the outer surroundings and our physical body with our inner intentions. To do physical work, we need a strong and healthy body one that is flexible and energetic. Similarly, to live a life of Yoga, we need to be dedicated, touch the earth with our hands, walk on it with our bare feet, and eat organic food that is grown with care and love for the land, our Mother. Both Yoga and Permaculture teach us that we can live our lives trying to control and manipulate our body, other people, our surroundings and nature, or that we can live motivated by love; in continuous learning; enjoying and cooperating with the endless wisdom that is continuously reaching out to us, teaching and inviting us to join its beauty. If we choose to see this manifested world as a playground that the Divine created for its beloved children, for their growth, we live with respect and reverence to everything that is within this fascinating and magnificent playground. We can also understand that all that is here has been intentionally made available for our growth and development. Living with awareness, begins with the willingness to change; it also begins with a feeling of humble gratitude, pure and innocent curiosity, as well as a real effort for beauty and harmony. Learning to look to nature and learning from nature In order to learn from nature, we need to be open, receptive, available and interested. We need to learn what it is that we see when we look, what is it that we hear when we listen. We must develop sensitivity and cultivate respect for all creations, and to the essential wisdom that created and sustains them all. To learn from nature, we need to be humble, patient and in-tune. We need to create or find a quiet space within us, where we can listen from and comprehend what it is that we hear. However, have no doubt, nature is endlessly talking and yet at the same time, silent. This endless wisdom of creation longs for us to come and join in this song and dance. For more information please visit on our website: Meditative Art School.