My Fitness First ritual was never really about fitness. Or at least not only about that. Some insights from 7 years of daily practice.
Listen to Your Body
Listen to your body” often gets misunderstood used as an excuse for skipping a workout or practice when our bodies feel tired or tight. That’s not listening to the body. That’s listening to the mind.
The Long Journey of Coming Home to My Body
Despite heavily promoted myths of instant transformation, coming home to the body is a long process that requires patience, trust, and compassion.
The Paradox of Growth
We can’t build strength if we don’t push our edge. But we also need to feel safe to grow. Where’s the line?
If You’re “Good at Yoga” Then You’re Doing It Wrong
Yoga isn’t something you can be “good” at or “bad” at. It’s something everyone can do, regardless of flexibility or strength levels.
Why Yoga is Not a Workout
Many people come to yoga expecting a workout. What they discover, if they stay long enough, is that yoga is a work-in.
The Surprising Danger of Persistence
Generally, we think of persistence as an admirable character trait. Can you ever have too much? It turns out, yes.
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