Rooted Nomad Mobile Yoga

08/04/2024

08/09/2023

I remember a while back seeing a hand written message covering the back window of a car. It read, “Please be patient….driver is learning to drive a stick shift.” Seeing that sign, I immediately felt compassion and kindness for a driver whose driving skills (or lack thereof) might have evoked frustration from me on a normal day.
This made me think of a time when I was honked at on the road. I don’t remember what I did wrong, but I’m sure my driving deserved it. The problem was, I was overcome with a deep grief the depths of which I had never before known, and I was just a mess….living on auto pilot. I’m pretty confident that if the other driver knew, the horn would not have been honked.
What would life be like if we wore signs with even a glimmer or hint at the types of things we were dealing with? Would the world be a more gentle, kind, and compassionate place? The truth is that even though there are no “signs” and rarely any details, we can always guarantee that everyone is carrying something that is heavy and kindness is always in order.
This week’s intention is all about kindness…..kindness toward others and kindness toward ourselves.
As you go through this next week, you will likely be tempted to say an unkind word about someone, snap back at friends or family, or maybe even give another driver a little horn cussing. This tendency is normal and is part of our human nature. When this temptation hits, I encourage you to replace it with a kind word or deed.
When you are starting to be tough on yourself for the flaws and shortcomings that you can’t seem to “fix,” try instead to realize that these shortcomings are a part of what makes you the complex and beautiful person you are. The darkness of your flaws gives depth, beauty, and balance to the many gifts and talents you live out and share with others.
Have an awesome week!

08/04/2023

I have realized that I tend to choose the weekly intention in relation to what I am dealing with in my inner world.
This time of year is busy and can be challenging for many of us. Work sheldules shift, you teachers are prepping for a new school year, kids’ schedules are filling up….
For me, it has been traveling to my old home in Branson where I raised my kids and getting it emptied out and ready to sell. While I have a lot of tender, special memories there, I also left a ton of emotional baggage there in the Ozarks. I found many times last week as the rooms began to empty, my emotions felt crowded. I found that I needed to stop and just BREATHE as I leaned into every emotion.
In our asana practice on the mat, it is so important to connect with the breath, to harness it and allow it to create change in our physical and mental state.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and don’t forget to
B R E A T H E

08/03/2023

Sending out an update email this afternoon on the new studio space. If you want to be included, please DM me your email!

07/31/2023

If you are not taking Becky’s 7am slow flow, you are missing out! Her slow flows are the perfect mix of effort and ease (but emphasis on effort lol)
Her intention this morning was just what I needed…..the practice of S L O W I N G.
She offered some fun practical suggestions on how to practice slowing off of the mat too:
-drive the speed limit
-focus on art
-listen to an entire album and really pay attention (don’t just let it be background music while you multi task)

07/20/2023

✨Reflection Questions:
In what ways have you had to exercise patience in your personal practice?What would it look like to meet yourself exactly where you are and for that to be more than enough?
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