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Reflections
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Reflections
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Did you know…
Yoga is a self-care system for EVERY body. The only requirement for doing yoga is that you have a body and you breathe. If you can’t sit still OR are too exhausted to move, there is something for you. If you are dealing with a serious and/or chronic illness or supporting someone who is, there is something for you. If you have recovered from a serious illness and want to build your strength and resilience, there is something for you. If you are facing – or are currently experiencing – a life transition, there is something for you to help you know yourself better, befriend yourself, and build your resilience. If you are working in a toxic environment that is discouraging, exhausting, and/or angering you, there is something for you to increase your energy, reduce your anxiety (and anger), and build your resilience. If you are feeling stressed by local, national, and/or international events, there is something for you. If you want to show up in a more positive, compassionate, and supportive way for your family and friends, there is something for you. If you simply want to feel better and be more resilient, there is something for you. All of the above are reasons that I have embraced slow, mindful yoga. It’s available to you as well. You can start right where you are and use the tools of yoga to practice self-care. It’s not about the yoga.
If you know me, you might be surprised to see those words from me. You might know that I am ALL about yoga. But not for the sake of doing yoga. Not to be able to do poses. Not to get to the point where I can do shoulder stands or put my leg behind my head or sit in lotus pose for hours. That’s not the goal or the purpose. It’s about being able to sleep well and feel strong and steady on my feet to prevent a fall. Feeling balanced physically and mentally. Finding energy when I’m exhausted and calm when I’m anxious, and being able to recognize which of those I need at a particular time. It’s about focusing my mind when it’s foggy. Knowing my body better. Practicing self-compassion instead of criticizing myself for not having the perfectly effective fitness routine (or body or eating habits or…..or ……) And being more kind and compassionate toward others. If you are seeking better sleep, balance, and focus, more energy, less anxiety, and more self-kindness and compassion, I invite you to consider yoga. Slow, mindful yoga. It’s about finding greater peace, strength, and resilience within yourself. |
Until I considered yoga, I was always searching for the thing that would make me feel good in my body, mind, and soul. As I age, I want to embrace life and feel well every day.
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