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Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose. ~Yoda

Anatomically, I am hyper mobile. For a time, I coveted flexibility, eventually moving to nonattachment, aparigraha- so I thought. Thus I never imagined how much my injured body would tighten post car accident.

Wednesday in class, I grew pissed off as pose after pose forced me to confront my loss of mobility on my left side. Closing my eyes, I asked why I care about how deeply I go into a posture. Physical depth is not the intention of Yoga. I softened, smiled.

This physical vessel is our home. When it shifts, we emotionally adjust. At times, anger is okay, so long as it is not consuming or constant.

As I always remind my students- Yoga is a practice, mostly of the mind. We meet ourselves where we are, sit with what arises, and choose, hopefully, a compassionate response.

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As we grow, one of the first things we lose touch with is our sense of wonder and delight. We long for childlike experiences- the notion of seeing for the first time, each moment. A pure, joyful awareness. But isn't this our natural state? When was the last time you paused to watch raindrops splatter across a window? Or a butterfly drifting on a breeze? Do you remember when you last really gazed into the face of someone you love (be that human, animal, even yourself, radical self-love)? Or splashed in a puddle, marveled at the sky, smelled a flower? These moments are so precious, yet we rarely stop to be aware of their existence without agenda, analysis, or a need to keep moving. These are our daily chances to reconnect to the inner child, especially if they have experienced pain. Wonder, gratitude, bliss all create a space of healing, a means of touching Life Source. And no, it does not mean you are being childish. I firmly believe it makes us better humans. We have to hold on to our curiosity, our playfulness, and appreciation for what surrounds us. Otherwise, we continue moving farther from the Self 🙏 #mindful #meditation #awareness #yogawarrior #yogaphilosophy #yoga #nature #mentalhealth #slowdown #wonder #alignoverhustle #grateful #motherearth #rain #divineenergy #staycurious #healthyliving #healing #recovery #ytt #santosha #peace #consciousnes #photography #yogalife #mindfulliving

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Practice becomes firmly grounded when well attended to for a long time, without break, and with enthusiasm ~Sutra 1.14 In our practice, many of us reach a point of burnout. Everything seems a daunting chore. The last week or so, the mat has become a particularly emotional space. My movements seem to open places of inner pain I did not realize were still there. Thus, I am more reluctant. How does one remain enthusiastic in these instances? By turning inward. Taking to the philosophy to feel a new depth in practice. Surrounding the self with comfort while delving into the soul. And yes, finding joy in the barriers, tears, and all that arises. For me, it is essential and worth guiding myself compassionately through. Learning to approach yoga, and life, with enthusiasm allows us to remain grounded in the experience, uncovering healing and reconnection with grateful expression 🙏 #ytt #teachertraining #yoga #yogawarrior #yogalife #yogasutras #practice #philosophy #selfcare #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mindful #meditation #gratitude #breathewildling #divineenergy #ritual #yogaeverydamnday #yogaempowerment #recovery #alignoverhustle #strength #healthyliving #healing #grounding #movementismedicine #puppymom #coffee #holistichealing #samadhi

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Sunday mood. 📚What are you currently reading? I got The Book of Joy for Aveesh for Christmas, and he loved it, so it’s my turn to read it now and I’m loving it too! Alive & Aligning tee from my friends @superlovetees . . . . . #sundaysoul #soulfulsunday #simplepleasures #goodvibetribe #alignoverhustle (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BslzdD4ny3J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7g24vorx63m3

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Bringing dreams to life takes work. Hard work. Smart work. I’m currently in a phase of doing the work, and while it’s certainly not easy, it’s damn rewarding. And it’s going to be so worth it. I can’t wait to share the fruits of my labor with you!☺️💪🏼💛 Who else is out there building their dreams? . . . . . #beingboss #girlboss #fempreneur #dothework #alignoverhustle #femalepreneur (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUnSw8nhCK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mu0me7eu299w