01/07/2026
January theme: Freedom through focus. Kaivalya through presence.
There’s something powerful about concentrated effort (dharana) and then allowing that effort to soften into flow (dhyana). This is where freedom lives. Not in forcing, but in showing up fully and letting the moment carry you.
These clips were filmed at , thanks to my wonderful BJJ friend .lovlina , who invited me to try a really fun boxing class there.
We had an amazing time together circulating strong and positive energy! Then before heading to the sauna and steam room, I couldn’t resist playing on the rope and rings.
Climbing. Hanging upside down. Core engaged. Breath steady.
Strong effort followed by ease.
What made this moment especially meaningful was simply being able to move. After last year’s back injury and fibroid surgery, there was a long stretch where movement felt limited and uncertain. We’ve all been there before in someway or another whether it’s through an illness, injury or big life change. That kind of experience changes your relationship to your body and deepens gratitude for what’s possible.
For January, I’m reflecting on and sitting with this:
Where can focused effort create more freedom in life?
And where is there room to soften, trust, and let things flow?
Much peace, love & gratitude always ☮️❤️🙏🏼
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