02/11/2025
Sometimes when we’re struggling, our focus turns so far inward that the world starts to feel smaller and smaller.
We get caught in our own thoughts and sadness, and it’s easy to spiral deeper into that space.
Yoga reminds us that self-awareness is healthy, but getting lost in ourselves can keep us stuck. There’s a difference between noticing how we feel and becoming what we feel.
In Irish there’s a phrase, Tá brón orm, which means “sadness is upon me.” Not “I am sad,” but “sadness is on me.”
It’s a simple reminder that emotions move through us, they aren’t who we are.
When you’re feeling low, try quietly saying to yourself, “sadness is on me” or “anxiety is on me.” You might even place a hand on your heart. It’s a gentle way of remembering that what you’re feeling is temporary and will pass.
And if you can, come to class. Being around others, breathing, moving, and resting together, has a powerful effect on the nervous system. This is called co-regulation, when our bodies naturally calm in response to the steady, grounded energy of those around us. It helps us remember we’re part of something bigger and that we’re not alone.
Yoga gives us space to breathe, to reconnect with what’s steady, and to feel supported by community. And slowly, the heaviness begins to lift. We remember that even when sadness is upon us, it’s not who we are, it’s just something we’re moving through.
Take a moment today to notice what’s steady around you. Breathe into it, let yourself soften, and remember you are never carrying it all alone.
Check out our class timetable via the link in bio or visit our website yogabayside.com.au. We are open seven days a week and would love to see you there 💗
