The last few weeks have been heavy for me. Not enough sleep, too much stress and the feeling I did not feel like ME. And that’s ok. I know I need those times to appreciate what I have and love about my life. What I’m grateful for. Today I feel my magic coming back. I feel the lightness around me. I feel good. And it’s #Friday y’all. 💓 #yogamagic #yogaflow #fridayflow #yolatengo https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn__NEehvb-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c4rxk4tm3r0k
Almost skipped my practice today because I was busy/ tired/ sore/ stressed. Good thing I didn’t, because now I feel the exact opposite! The magic of yoga! - I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! What have you guys got planned? - Outfit by @lilybod ❤️ - #yogatherapy #yogamagic #yogaeverydamnday (at Manchester, United Kingdom)
Prompt 1: “Come over here and make me.” YogaMagic for @almightyyuna
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In for three, out for five. Yoga mentally reminded herself. Breathing correctly was the core of meditation, along with forgetting what was going on the outside world. At times of high stress, she would find herself, sitting for hours, thinking of nothing, and finding inner peace. All she truly needed at time was utter silence, her mat, and a few lit candles. While she was lacking the last one, she was making due with what alone time she had up here, after all she belonged up here just as much as the others. At least that what she told herself.
One person in particular would disagree with that statement.
The rough flutter of cards being shuffled cause Yoga to jump, she wasn't aware anyone had entered the room, as others tend to say something when they entered, whether she was meditating or not. Cracking and eye open and rolling her shoulders, she couldn’t help but release a nervous sigh when she noticed Magic setting up her table. “Do you mind keeping it down?” She tried to keep as much irritation out of her voice. Today really wasn't a day where she wanted to put up with anything.
As if sensing the bad mood, Magic couldn’t help but blink at the question. A mischievous gleam appearing in her eyes a second later. Her aura flashed a bit before she replied, the strain on Yoga’s face at the gesture was satisfying in its own way.. “Oh,I don’t mind at all.” The mocking tone only getting on Yoga’s nerves, the knowing smirk that stretched onto Magic’s face only fuel to the raging fire building within the silent Queen. “You could just go somewhere else if I’m a bother.” She stated like it was the most obvious solution.
“That won’t be happening.” Yoga tried to flash her own aura back, but it was weaker, they both noticed it, and it disheartened the silent Queen. Any other time she could usually pose a challenge, but she was a her weakest, and now Magic knew.
“Then I guess you’re out of luck then.” With that, Magic shuffled her cards again, this time showing off a bit. Knowing that the other Queen wasn’t even remotely a threat allowed her to relax a bit. “Besides your deep breathing is annoying.” It wasn’t a total lie, but when the room was this empty, it did annoy Magic a bit.
Raising an eyebrow at the statement, Yoga couldn’t help but be offended by it. “Excuse me?” While it was scarcely known, Yoga was just as much as a hot head as anyone else up here. It took a lot more to coax it out, but Magic? She could be a self proclaimed expert at doing so. “Wanna say that again?” Her aura grew a bit, but still wasn’t enough to warrant a second glance from the Trickster. The blatant disrespect was only making Yoga quietly seethe.
Both of them could feel the change in the room, once a quiet and serene area was now thick with tension. “Why do you always have to pick a fight?” Yoga couldn’t help but question aloud, her head was starting to pound with a headache. All she wanted was some peace and quiet, but instead she was stuck with her.
“I wasn’t aware this was a fight. But if it was, you would have been sprawled out on the floor by now. You are the weakest one among us after all.” Those few words managed to cut deep. Deeper than Yoga would want to admit. Sure she had her weaknesses, but so did everyone else.
“....Take that back.”
Finally looking up at the other Queen, she couldn’t help but to keep goading her on. “Come over here and make me.” Magic knew that Yoga wouldn’t back down from this challenge, everything was a game to her. Even when it came to wounding someone’s pride. “That is, unless you’re scared? I’d understand. Those weaklings down there flinch if I move too close to them. Why don’t you do us all a favor and take off that jacket and walk down those steps. You belong down there.”
Against her better judgement, Yoga stood. Hair swaying and blocking her face, she took slow, careful steps. Every muscle in her body screaming for her not to go, that this is just what Magic wanted. To humiliate her, berate her, to kiss her-
She barely had time to react, as Magic closed the remaining gap between them. Yoga was just hoping that be in her face would be enough, but this turn of events was too much. Willing her arms to move, she shoved Magic away. Disgust on her face, she was ready to scream.
“I wouldn’t scream if I were you.” Magic snickered as if reading her mind. She motioning towards the backroom. Yoga immediately paled at the idea of waking the sleeping beast on the other side of that door. “Now, you can either be a good girl and forget that ever happened. Or stay right here and let me do it again. I’ll give you three seconds to pick, before I decide for you. Not that you’ll disagree with whichever one I would pick for you.”
Much to surprise of both of them, Yoga took another step forward. Her aura flaring once again, this time strong enough to match Magic’s, the look of amusement on her face only made Yoga want to wipe it clean off her face.
It’s nice to be reminded on a regular basis what it’s like to just be starting a yoga practice. I seem to have a brand new student in one of my classes at least a couple times a month. I am referring to someone that has never even heard of downdog and hasn’t experienced the bliss of savasana after a practice.
It’s easy to forget how intimidating it is to walk into a yoga studio for the first time.
The lights are down low, soft music playing, the other students quietly stretching or talking in low tones to one another. I have seen countless individuals sneak one look in the yoga room and you can practically see them bolting for the nearest exit.
That fear of the unknown, the unexpected, afraid of looking foolish, or ‘not being able to do it’.
As a teacher I always try and spot the newbie as they enter, welcome them on this new quest, and get them set up (usually they run for the far back corner).
Some are more fearful than others, some welcome the encouragement and adjustments wanting to get it ‘just right’, others cringe as you get near them, hoping they can fade into the background and you’ll walk right by.
You can see some new students just blossom in front of your eyes, taking it all in and loving every minute of it. Yet I see other new students with the deer in the headlights look. They have a look of abject misery throughout class, and I catch them looking at the clock or watch every few minutes. But I’ve learned you can’t always tell by the signs for these first time yogi’s. Often the ones that you swear you will never see again, become your most faithful students. Sometimes the magic doesn’t happen at that moment on the mat, but later after they realize they just drove home without one incident of road rage, they slept soundly through the night for the first time in months, or woke up the next morning feeling refreshed and renewed.
The magic happens, but it doesn’t usually happen suddenly, but instead sneaks up and surprises you…Trust the Yoga.
first time trying this with my arms😸 (straightening them flat on the ground) 😌 lovin chin stands lately 😁💚💚💚 -also lovin the weather too 🌊👌🏻💕 #gandabherundasana #yoga #torontoyoga #yogamagic #chinstand #backbend #outdooryoga #underarmourwomen #adidaswomen #lululemon #makingshapes #fromwhereisweat
Happy International Mother Earth Day 🙏🏻💚😌 get outside and appreciate our magical & enchanting world 🌎💕 as for my day, i'll be at the lake -relaxing by my element 🙏🏻🌊 #internationalearthday #appreciationpost #earthappreciation #motherearthday #bmat #byoganow #pycoshawa #torontoyoga #yoga #yogamagic #inversion #gandabherundasana #chinstand #formidablefacepose #backbends
