Learn Forever...

Namaste xo

 

Not Feeling Very "Yoga" Sometimes...

In the beginning of my journey to really understand the entirety of Yoga, I periodically struggled with some identity issues.  I had this image in my head that true yogi's should be calm, cheerful, happy, non judgemental, and blissful all the time. That was the true state of yoga that you had to achieve in order to teach or live a yogic life.   On the surface, it sure seemed like my favourite yoga teachers had it all together. They had the illusion of never getting angry or upset, they never passed judgement or had ill feelings towards themselves or others.  All my yoga teachers had this mystery glow, that seemed to emanate from within. I just couldn't figure out how they got it. I figured the more I practiced the postures and shut out negativity, that I would get the same glow. 

I struggled with this quite a bit.  I live for sarcasm and can be a bit cynical at times for the sake of

Happy Mother's Day...

My Mom shared this quote with me a while back and I thought it so perfect for Mother's Day. 

"No figure looms larger in a girl's life than her mother. 

But if things go right and the girl gets the love she needs, her mother looms less large and 

the girl grows up strong and hardy...

the star of her own life."

Happy Mother's Day to my beautiful Mom.  Thanks for giving me all that you have. Thanks for letting me be the star of my own life and allowing me to grow up bright and unique against the night sky.  You make me feel like I am brightest and I couldn't be more proud to shine next to another bright star like you.

 To all the mothers out there, Happy Mother's Day...your job seems so overwhelming to me and I admire your courage on your journey.

Namaste xo.

   

Again, with the lessons from the Dog...

This is so cute!

Namaste xo.

I Love Teaching!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tonight was my first official class that I got to teach! Back in October, I subbed a class where only my friend Diane showed up. Read here if you want to know how that experience went down.  While that was an extremely valuable experience, I was left with a longing for more.  I wanted students I didn't know...who I could get to know.  Who I could share a piece of my stranger with their stranger.

I had the ability to prepare this time. I knew I had a great class planned with all the right stuff.  I had practiced. I knew my timing was good.  I kept telling myself that it was all going to be great. Exactly what you should tell yourself when opening a brand new door to a new journey in your life.  Let me tell you; even with all the kind words I was telling myself and the INCREDIBLE support from my insanely amazing friends and family, I was still scared SHIT-LESS!

I can't even pinpoint what I was so afraid of.  Even looking back at the last incredible hour I just

Happy Earth Day...

This makes me giggle!  Lets all be kind to the Earth today!  I am not here to preach on all the ways we can save the planet but all I ask is for you to think about some of the consumer choices you make today.  Consider the effect on the planet.

Mother Earth is not here to serve us...treat her as we would our own Moms....consideration, love and respect.

Namaste xo.

Thought...

Contraction is a necessary prerequisite to Great Expansion. This can be applied to your yoga practice but also many other areas of your life as well...

Namste xo.

Bird on a Branch...

Love this...thanks Wendy! xo

Namaste xo.

New Territory...

Monday is my favourite night for yoga! I think I am going to start going to Trish's 6:45 and 8:30 classes....double Trish Mondays!  I seem to not be able to make Wednesday's class so I think it’s best to start doubling up on Mondays when I am already for sure going!

 I hung out with Trish last night to chat and I asked her to show me how to do Side Crane Pose or Parsva Bakasana. 

I have always wanted to know how to do this pose.  I can manage regular Crane Pose but struggle with the side.  She showed me how and for the first time EVER I was able to get up! I held it for less than 1.5 seconds before crashing down but who cares right!?!? It's fun to experiment! Who cares if you fail or fall down, if you try you could succeed!   Even if you don't succeed, it is just fun to try and fail!

I am pretty excited! If I never tried, because of fear of failure, I would have never succeeded last night.  This is what I am excited about, not necessarily that I got into the pose. Trying is the real victory!!

Namaste xo.

Karma...

 

 

So Funny!

 

 

Namaste xo.