The goal of yoga according to Patanjali I am told is citta vrtti nirodha, which means to be silent or free from mental fluctuations.

Without challenges, there would be no opportunity to evolve.

There is nowhere pressing to get to because there is absolutely nothing wrong with where I am.

Welcome to your body.

We are creatures on this planet that have the capacity of self-awareness, playing out our role just the same as all else.

It seems to me if I would want to access the special, mysterious, mystical, powerful and most important, I simply need to live my life more fully.

Your physical capabilities have nothing to do with higher consciousness. The depth achieved in any posture only has the ability to hurt or help your body.