I hate to admit it, but over the past week I’ve been stressed out by yoga. Not actual yoga, mind you, but the lack of yoga practice coupled with the pressures of organizing our debut Vino & Vinyasa event. From sending press releases to confirming reservations, I felt like I was spending every waking moment in front of my computer.
I knew this wasn’t the way things should be, so I forced myself to take a 20 minute break; time just for myself. I grabbed my yoga mat and headed for the backyard. Somewhere between the Downward Dog and Warrior asanas I became acutely aware of bird songs and the sound of the gentle breeze rustling the fir trees. I took another deep breath and let the sunshine wash over me.
Suddenly, my mat transformed into a magic carpet of solitude and peace, and I remembered exactly why Nichole and I began this endeavor. I hope everyone who attends one of our yoga classes can experience that same moment of zen.
thank you ivy for your inspiration! for me this too is what yoga is all about. slowing down enough to “notice” and be observent and aware. it can truly be that easy.