Myyogajoy

4 weeks ago

Yoga Off the Mat: during February, the month of love, the invitation is to focus on all the ingredients of self-love❤️. The #1 Self-care question is “What do I need right now?” Is it rest? Hydration? Activity? Nourishing food?? Ask and answer this question multiple times throughout the day, and notice what impact the practice has for you🥰. Wishing you a weekend of self-care😌 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

1 month ago

Yoga Off the Mat: Self-compassion has been defined as extending compassion to yourself in situations of perceived inadequacies, failure, or general suffering. This requires self-acceptance and is an important ingredient in self-love. This week I gave myself grace for not being able to accomplish everything I had intended to do. How do you show yourself compassion? 🤔❤️🥰 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

1 month ago

Yoga Off the Mat: It’s February, the month of LOVE❤️! And you can celebrate by practicing Self-Love all month long. It starts with Self-Awareness😌. Try this Sense Scan: sit, stand, or lie down comfortably. Soften your gaze or close your eyes if that’s comfortable for you. First notice anything you hear (sounds around you, your breath/heartbeat); notice anything you feel (sensations, temperatures, textures); focus on what you see (even with closed eyes! What colors, patterns, shapes do you notice? Or lack thereof?); taste your saliva—what are you aware of?; and breathe in the scents around you, or the smell of your own skin… When you’re back in your body, you have greater self-awareness, the first step towards self-love🥰 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

2 months ago

Yoga Off the Mat: As we roll through the first month of a new year, it’s not too late for self-reflection. What were your biggest accomplishments last year? Did you earn a degree or promotion? Run your first 5k/half marathon/marathon? Did you learn a new skill or make a new friend? Acknowledging our successes builds momentum for the future. You may know I published my first book last year. Looking back, what can you celebrate about 2024? I’d love to hear your thoughts! 🤗 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

3 months ago

Yoga Off the Mat: Grace and a gift on Thanksgiving, the reminder that there is always something to be thankful for 😌 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

4 months ago

Yoga Off the Mat: recently it was World Kindness Day, and truly everyday holds opportunities to share kindness. 🤗 What are your favorite ways to spread the love?🥰 ... See MoreSee Less

Myyogajoy

4 months ago

Yoga Off the Mat: What a week! There’s been a lot of Energy swirling around, and it’s not just the autumn leaves! In my daily work, I have seen people who are sad, angry, confused, despondent, fearful, triumphant, relieved, hopeful, and many other feelings. What saddens and concerns me the most is when we stop listening to each other. Friendships are being lost. In this “land of the free and home of the brave” we are each entitled to our own opinions and beliefs. Intelligent people voted for opposing candidates. Friends and family voted for opposing candidates. Instead of arguing and trying to change the way someone else thinks, how could it be different if we listened instead? When we’re talking, we’re not listening. What if we simply said,”I see where you’re coming from, and I also see things differently.” My guess is that we might find some common ground, clearer understanding/appreciation, and space to be able to collaborate and move forward. Abe Lincoln said “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Let’s argue less and listen more😌 ... See MoreSee Less