control over future events, expecting a certain
outcome is useless.
Now, when we focus on results, we create a
mental projection. Thinking of the goal,
coming back to this mental projection over
and over, pulls a lot of energy away from the
present moment, the energy we need to be
efficient in what we’re doing right now. So,
getting attached to the results of our actions is
not only useless but also energy-draining.
Most of the yoga practitioners are familiar with
the concept of non-attachment and
theoretically understand it. But, somehow, they
don’t apply it to their yoga practice.
Let’s say, one day, you have an extremely
profound, meditative, and blissful practice.
And the next day it’s even better. And the
third day again it’s fantastic. But what do you
feel on day four if you don’t get that deep?
You get disappointed, upset. Why? Because of
expectations, comparison, and attachment to
the beautiful meditative states.
How blissful the practice gets depends on
many factors. Perhaps, you’ve taken some
heavy food; it’s still digesting and bringing in