Yoga & Meditation - Really?
What do you associate with yoga and meditation? I used to roll my eyes and thought “I have no time for that stretchy flexi thing”, and I certainly could not quiet my mind. I juggled motherhood, family life, career, sports, and told myself I was fine with my busy lifestyle, fine with my aches and pains, and feeling stressed and tired. Then Covid hit, the gyms closed, kids were at home, and work became even more stressful – something had to change.
One day my inner voice whispered: Yoga and Meditation. My initial response was No, I don’t have time, and I ignored that voice as I had tried yoga years ago and never maintained a regular practice, so why should it work now? In theory I knew the potential benefits and I also knew that it would take 21 days to change a habit. So, why was I so resistant? I have nothing to lose and signed up for a 30-day online trial. At first, I felt impatient, wanting to do the poses faster, with my mind fighting my body. After 21 days I broke through, I was hooked. I learned to slow down, to quiet my mind, my aches and pains became less, and I was more present with others. Whether I practiced for 5 minutes or 2 hours I could feel the benefits. I have continued every day since, sometimes more and sometimes less, but every day a little bit, and sharing my practice with others is the most rewarding for me.
To start and do yoga or meditation you do not have to be flexible or a certain body type, you do not have to have any experience. It is my job to guide you and to support you. Yoga or meditation is a practice, not a religion, and most importantly it is Your practice, and Your time. This is what I associate with yoga and meditation now: time for me, connecting with me, being present.
