20/03/2022
Day 12 of Yoga Teacher Training … and I’m flying.
Spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
I began my yoga journey almost 5 years ago. Yoga became an escape for me & got me through my last year of my marriage and my divorce. It was a safe place where I could lay on my mat in savasana the entire time if needed, or move my body, stretch, build strength, think, and cry.
I knew early on in my journey that I’d love to teach yoga eventually. So I decided to take the plunge this year & signed up for an intensive training course in Costa Rica. 24 days. I figured since my divorce took over 3 years to finalize, I could take 3 weeks to myself.
To say it’s been amazing so far is an understatement. This country is beautiful. The women in my group - we’re from 7 different countries - are literally some of the strongest & smartest I’ve ever met. I’m completely inspired by them, their stories, and the love they have for others.
I chose to post these pictures because when I tried to “fly” the other day in bird pose - I couldn’t do it. My trust issues quickly surfaced & hit me hard. I sat on my mat & cried. I didn’t realize just how deeply rooted my trust issues - with others & myself - were or how profoundly they’ve impacted my decision making for decades.
This training has brought up a massive amount of emotion for me. I’ve described it as feeling like I’m being cracked open & put back together again in the best way possible. What’s so amazing is how the process - and all those that have supported me, encouraged me, & surrounded me with love - is proving to me just how strong & resilient I am. And how much love I have for myself & others. And that I can fully trust again.
And so, I took flight.
It felt incredible. 🧘🏻♀️❤️