Self-love is a crucial aspect of our well-being, and yet it is often something that we neglect or struggle with. It's easy to get caught up in the demands of daily life and focus on meeting the needs of others, while neglecting our own needs and desires. But the truth is, self-love is essential for our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. When we love and value ourselves, we are more likely to have a positive outlook on life, strong self-esteem, and healthy relationships. We are also more likely to take care of our physical health and pursue our passions and goals.
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Advanced practitioners recognize the importance of releasing their tight grip over an expected outcome (also known as non-attachment or aparigraha), achieving an advanced shape (straight handstand or pincha mayurasana), or over-exerting themselves during the vinyasa flow portion of a yoga class. But what surrendering into child’s pose really means for the more experienced yogis is letting go of their ego-driven mentality.
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What do you notice about yourself while on your mat today? What we witness on the mat about ourselves transfers off the mat and out into the world. Grab your journal and take a few moments to answer these questions.
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‘Root down to rise up’ is a commonly used phrase in yoga. You might hear this expression in class but not understand what it means or how to apply it throughout your practice. That is until you experience how the physical practice impacts you on and off of the mat.
In this blog post, we’ll go over the difference between feeling grounded and ungrounded. In addition, I offer a handful of questions to ask yourself regularly. And I’ll give you a few yoga poses to explore.
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