I have never believed in Gurus. I used to think that having a Guru was only for people who wouldn’t take 100% responsibility or who longed for more security.
Living in India has taught me something else. And I guess that I am now one of these who have a Guru.
It was in August this year that I met him, my yoga-teacher and now Guru, R. Sharath Jois, and in that moment something deeply within my clicked into place.
Sharath has been teaching us yoga for about four months and just by his presence, look and small adjustments, I am now stronger than I have been. I feel more in alignment than I have felt. And my right shoulder, which used to hurt during practice, doesn’t hurt any longer. It still fascinates me and my heart is tickling as I am writing this. To me, Sharath’s energy is very unique. He is clear, respectful, humble and so loving that I am sometimes cleansing out, by crying, when I have talked to him at his office.
Earlier in my life I have had teachers to whom I renounced all my power. It was a deep pattern of mine and it caused several problems. With Sharath it is impossible to renounce ones power. I have seen so many students talking to him, and it is clear that his energy and level of integrity simply won’t allow it. I find that interesting, and it made me rethink the concept of a Guru.
In the Western-world we have several teachers and Gurus who are standing above their students. I guess it gives them a feeling of power and value, but I now understand that a true teacher or Guru never allow such things to happen. And now where I, for the first time in my life, have a Guru while I am standing in my own power, I feel the benefits from it. I reach deeper and deeper levels of greatness and inner peace.
There is many Gurus and teachers out there, all with different energy, purpose and level of integrity. If you decide to find a teacher or Guru, you have to feel who one is the right for you. And trust me, your heart will let you know.
