So, I was going to post this video with a brief: Yay finally nailed it sentiment! But, then I had some thoughts. While I don't believe it is necessary to perform certain poses or look a certain way in poses to be a yogi, I do believe in the power of setting goals whether they be physical or mental. So when quarantine began, I set some physical goals for myself because a- I like a challenge b- I felt I needed some structure. The goals ranged from nailing a handstand to improving hip mobility to working on my front splits. To be completely honest, my dedication to these specific goals has waxed and waned. Some days these goals were motivating, other days they felt like a chore... and no one likes chores. So, I set some new goals: 1. Move my body everyday: walk, run, lift, stretch, yoga, pilates, dance, you get the pick, do something that brings joy (and for my movement brings me joy!) 2. Think outside the box on my yoga mat: Try new things, follow my intuition, create new sequences, be creative. 3. Challenge myself: I've been practicing yoga for almost 8 years ( which is a lot of time and not a lot of time all at once) and to be honest, I can do a Sun A in my sleep. That is not to say I am better than anyone else. That is to say, I have done a LOT of Sun A's in my time and I have taught a LOT of Sun A's, it's like second nature to my body. It was time to try something new and challenging myself helped spark my creativity to teach, especially when I cannot see my lovely yogis while teaching. Anywho, flash forward to this video, teaching myself and learning a transition that felt nearly impossible a couple of weeks ago. Also watch to the end for my very succinct "I'm done" and very proud smile. This is something I would never have tried if I hadn't challenged myself, this is something that felt impossible even last week, this is something that I played with and I failed at. This whole long winded rambling of thoughts is to say: Set goals. Challenge yourself. Try something new. Fail......A LOT. Celebrate Yourself. REPEAT. #youdeserveit #livegoodfeelgood #feelgoodjourney (at Brighton) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAtcXXUgrwX/?igshid=1oa8d1clqi4r7
