As many of you may have noticed, there's been quite a bit of noise going on at the new A2 studio as we repair some pipes. We try to keep it to a minimum during class time, but when it IS there, rumbling and roaring, smashing through tile floors, it's one of the more powerful meditation exercises I've encountered in a while.
As a more subtle version of the phenomenon, think about this. You are sitting down on your mat, preparing for class. Meditation starts, and everyone begins to settle into their breath. Then, another practitioner arrives a few moments late. What happens in your mind next is a very good indication of the level of focus in your practice. I understand that it is easy to get distracted and look up. But it is this unconscious action we are learning to override, acting always from a conscious place. So, use these disruptions, small and large, as bonus practice moments, learning to remain calm and focused as the world continues its dance around you.
If we all turn to look when another yogi comes in a few minutes late (and notice how quick our minds can be to judge causes we know nothing about!) then the energy of the entire room is disrupted. But if we all sit quietly and respectfully, then the energy remains calm for all, and everyone can move into their practice much more smoothly.
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