Myyogajoy

6 days ago

Yoga Off the Mat: there’s something about your mindstate—it’s dynamic, and it’s all about ownership of your personal power to choose your Perspective, your Attitude, and your Intention. In my professional life as a dentist, I found myself a bit short-handed recently with team members on vacation, etc. Initially, I felt frustrated that I had to pick up others’ responsibilities. Then I shifted my thoughts to “I get to spend extra time connecting with patients.” And I get to take care of myself by enjoying a walk with my dogs at sunset😌
Life is so much more enjoyable with positive Perspective, Attitude and Intention👍😁 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

2 weeks ago

Yoga Off the Mat:
Question: what happens when your fire burns too hot? 🔥
Answer: you either get burnt or you burn out! 😬
This week I found myself wearing many “hats”, at times feeling overwhelmed and with a short fuse. I woke up with adult acne and heartburn, both of which I haven’t experienced in ages, and both signs of my Fire Element burning too intensely.
Solution?: Using the opposite Elements of Earth and Space, I was able to feel better. That looked like spending time outdoors in nature (lots of grounding Earth and cooling Space out there!) as well as giving myself permission to “not do” and just “be” awhile.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, give yourself the gifts of space and grounding, and hopefully you’ll be feeling better quickly! 🤗😊😌 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

3 weeks ago

Yoga Off the Mat: Is this cloudy weather☁️, or a beautiful double rainbow?🌈🌈 I’ve been learning more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is basically restructuring your negative thoughts/self-talk into positive thoughts. For instance, instead of lying awake for hours and catastrophizing that you’re “going to feel miserable in the morning” and you’ll “never be able to function all day”, you can practice muscle relaxation, slow breathing, and substituting positive thoughts like “I’m probably getting more sleep/rest than I think I am” and “although I may not feel completely refreshed in the morning, I’ll still be able to go about my day, and I can rest or go to bed a bit earlier tomorrow.” While I’m not advocating denying your true feelings, replaying negativity is neither healthy nor helpful. Give it a try next time you catch yourself going down a dark spiral— cognitive restructuring can be useful in any aspect of life!😁👍🤗 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

1 month ago

Yoga Off the Mat: it’s never too late to reconnect! After some 25 years of not seeing my old roommate and dear friend Genevieve, we were able to meet each other recently when I traveled to Colorado. It was as if nothing had ever changed (okay, maybe we grew a couple wrinkles😉) and I was filled with joy to be with her again💗 Now we will keep in touch and plan to see each other sooner than later🥰
If you’ve ever thought of reaching out to that old friend or family member, it’s not too late. And if it’s not possible to do so physically, you can call or message or write. If they’re no longer on this earth, you can still write to them or talk to them in your own way😌
Humans are meant to connect and support each other. Wishing you a day of beautiful connections🤗 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

1 month ago

Yoga Off the Mat: More than ever, life is full of distractions. On a recent visit, my canine nephews did not get the memo that mat time is quiet time, and proceeded to play like Sumo wrestlers while I practiced yoga 🤷‍♀️😂. And yet, distractions are part of the practice, maintaining your focus and grounding🧘‍♀️. With each inhalation and exhalation, you can always come back to the anchor of your breath.⚓️ Wishing you a day of peace amidst distractions 😌 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy is feeling blissful.

2 months ago

Yoga Off the Mat: it occurred to me this morning that personal growth is kind of like peeling an onion—the more layers you peel, the more you see that there is to peel! One life challenge for me has been perfectionism, and I thought I understood it, until I learned where I am still being rigid. Since every quality has a spectrum, the positive of perfectionism has driven me to grow and learn and serve others greatly. On the other hand, it’s also stoked anxiety and irritability (self-induced, I might add!) and created distance in some relationships, because to be perfect in the extreme is to not need to ask for/accept help=to not need others. But I do! Of course, we all do. Which begs the question, “What do I do about it?” And the answer is simply to be aware of your tendencies and recognize when something is out of balance (for me, to soften demands on myself and others, to ask for help, to just be).
What are your tendencies? Where do they serve you and where do they harm you? How can you harness the positives and minimize the “negative”? Awareness➡️ Growth😌 ... See MoreSee Less