Monday, April 11, 2011

Release


Yoga assistant teacher training far exceeded my expectations. In the space that was created through practicing and learning with thirty incredible people, I reconnected with my own breath. It was deep, wholesome and calm.  I felt pure joy to be alive.

I let myself get out of my own way just a little bit these past two weekends and realized that yoga is about understanding the art of self-compassion. By practicing yoga, I am honoring the power of who I am - and who I can be.  Yoga is releasing myself from self-doubt and embracing how much I have to offer the world.

I started yoga back in college but I feel as though it has taken me ten hard years to truly arrive on my own mat.  My journey has finally begun and it feels great.

2 comments:

  1. I recognized a few of our "words" in your post - space, connection, joy, compassion... You are an amazing person Jamie; thank you for sharing your experience.

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  2. Alecia...YOU are an amazing person. And you're right: we need to give ourselves a break. You said it so beautifully the other day...

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