Yoga Is Healing

Before yoga, there was no choice but to be hectic.  My self-worth came from being busy and working at a hectic pace.  My mantra was ‘stay busy’ and I always felt stressed, tensed and uncomfortable.  I felt like I had no other choice.  

After practicing yoga for five years, I see that I have options and I realize when I am getting overwhelmed.  I have learned to live in the present moment and realize I have choices as to how to react.  I am more proactive and more aware.  I learned to stop and slow down and to make more realistic choices in my life.  

Through yoga I learned about self-care and its importance.  I have stayed with yoga the longest of any physical activity.  I realized from the very first time that I can do this the rest of my life.  Physically, I feel better all around.   

For my first few months in class, as I rested in [final relaxation posture], I was able to slow down, feel my emotions and release them through crying in this safe environment.  Through the group experience I was able to find my true individuality.  Yoga is healing.

June 2012