Reflections
My Thoughts on Yoga, Wellness, Health and Lifestyle
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”― Carl Gustav Jung
We rise and thrive by lifting each other up
Our true friends are there for us no matter what. They lift us, support us, are happy for us, encourage us and understand us - whether we’ve had a proud achievement and are having a great day or equally when we’re feeling low, vulnerable or introverted….
Between stimulus and response there is a space
The magical space between stimulus (what happens) and how we respond, is our freedom to choose…..
Amazingly ordinary
Life is amazing, breath-taking, soul- healing but can also be sad, heart-breaking, ordinary, mundane, and routine…..
We have this…
Keep reminding yourself of all the things you cherished when the world slowed down - for Covid.
We’ve lost, we’ve grieved, there’s been heartache, frustration and sadness for sure but we have also become more conscious as well and some of us also healthier and fitter. Best best of all though, we’ve delved deep and learnt so much about ourselves and what bodes well with us for our future……
Exploring Possibility 2021
Possibility is such a poignant word right now, we can feel it right at the tip of our fingers, the possibility of conclusively getting some normality back in our lives….
Meditate – you’re worth it
Meditation unlocks personal energetic freedom and helps you to recognise your own self worth.
Know that your internal resistance holds less power than you think.
Approach your practice with kindness and curiosity, allow it to become a mirror of awareness that shows you the intricate working of your own mind. Watch your feelings and thoughts as they arise with non judgmental attention, so that you gain an intimate understanding of yourself. Ultimately this will begin to process whatever negativity is coming up for you right now……
Its ok not to be ok
It’s ok to feel vulnerable and have a melt down, it’s ok to grieve the loss of your freedom, it’s human nature.
Keep your loved ones close, talking, sharing and caring is healing. We are all cumulatively going through this together, let’s walk each other home with belief, hope and optimism of a brighter future.
Today I’m having a good day, I’m staying present and offering my raw-ness and darkness to shine the light for others by writing this…..
Supporting each other
I’m ashamed to say that about 5 weeks into lock-down, I had not only lost my sense of purpose and self-esteem, but my personal yoga practice had also begun to dwindle…
Being ok with Impermanence
Feelings of overwhelm both physical and emotional are often caused by underlying anxiety. It was only when I gave myself time to ’just be’ that these emotions presented themselves to me….
Intimacy
It is sharing absolutely everything with those you are close to without judgement or reproach
It is having people that support you fully and are there to catch you when you fall no matter what
It is being with friends or a partner whom understand you and mirror your thoughts and moods
Vulnerability is a strength not a weakness.
Vulnerability is the birthplace of belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. Vulnerability is a commanding act of strength and courage. vulnerability is the core, the heart, the centre of meaningful human experiences…..
Being in the pause
We are a culture of doers, even at a young age we are taught that doing is best. So much of our time is allocated to doing, that there is often a sense of urgency to get things done, we were brought up to achieve and most of us also have a daily to-do-list too.
Therefore non-doing is a valuable antidote to the effects of activation and over stimulation of the body/mind. The pause of not doing allows our nervous system to return to its own unique steady rhythm and form. It is in non-doing that the body’s innate intelligence can take over which can be immensely healing to both body and mind.…..
Live your Truth
Are you a people pleaser or perhaps a drifter who is stuck in a life of routine or regrets OR are you living your truth…..
Love and partnership
Love is doing things for each other, not because you have to but because you want to.
It’s about never taking each other for granted.
It is about showing gratitude in thoughtful ways without being asked.
Love is never being too old to hold hands and look into each other’s eyes…….
I will not die an unlived life
A dear friend and student of mine sadly passed away recently. I had so much love and respect for this special lady and feel so much for the loved ones she has left behind….
Conscious loving
Conscious love is not about having all your shit worked out or never getting angry, but observing it and becoming aware of it when it surfaces.
Conscious love is about being open and intimate with each other.
Conscious love is about listening to each other’s point of view and learning about each other.
Conscious love is about respecting each other no matter what.
Conscious love is being supportive to each other in any given situation.
Conscious love is about trying your best to be non-judgmental, to understand each other and be compassionate towards each other…
Just practice!
I am a stronger, more positive, more open-minded, more stable as well as a much more content person now, compared to the me of 25 years ago.
I’ve learnt to believe in myself and to trust that I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be right now.
Restorative yoga for jet lag
I began with meditation and lots of breath work, followed by several of the most basic restorative poses. Our practice ended with legs up the wall which is an invaluable pose that offers so many benefits. After 2 hours of gentle stretching and relaxing on bolsters, my body felt so amazing and revived afterwards.
Winter 2019 - incubating my future
Winter is a time for inner work and trusting that from a place of nourishment all things are possible. Long nights and cold, short days can definitely take their toll on our health and wellbeing but when we give ourselves permission to be more introverted, we can source our power and awareness from the inside.
You’re allowed to leave
Leaving allows you to change directions, to start over, to rediscover yourself and the world. Leaving sometimes saves you from staying stuck in the wrong place with the wrong people.
Leaving opens a new door for change, growth, opportunities and redemption.
You always have the choice to leave until you find where you belong and what makes you happy.