There Has to Be Something More…

I came to Greenville Yoga because I took yoga at the gym and knew there had to be something more. I wanted to know what that other piece was. Before I came to yoga I was a bit reactive. I would lay in bed at night and have trouble falling asleep. I just couldn’t settle my mind down.

I have been practicing here for almost two years. In that time I have found that I feel less reactive and can consciously clear my mind and fall asleep with ease. I feel more content with everything and little things don’t bother me as much. I found I was able to take that experience in class of breathing through something really difficult and now I can apply it to my life.

The nice thing is that the changes that occurred in me trickled into my family. Our family dynamics have changed. I have better relationships and am more conscious in dealing with problems instead of running away. Now when things happen, my feet are planted in the ground. I still sway, but am able to deal without going into a tail spin. My swings are not so dramatic any more.

I have given up on trying to be something I am not. I no longer wish I had a different body or do things that I don’t like to do. I feel like I am less critical of myself now. The nice thing about Greenville Yoga is that from the beginning I never felt like I was doing anything wrong. I started growing in the knowledge of the poses, but also got better at listening to myself and my body.

When you walk into your school it is so serene, simple and calming. Everything is there that you need. Classes feel like they are truly centered around each individual versus the whole group.

June 2012