YOGA - Bitter Sweet

Today I became a Certified Yoga Teacher. I didn't do this alone.  I did it with an incredible Teacher and a wonderful Group of very inspiring women who are as special as they are lovely. I have also met lots of other wonderful and interesting people along the way. It's been a sweet day because I've been looking forward to this day, now I have a chance to share a gift that has changed me. It's also been a bitter day because I will miss those hardworking weekends of learning and sharing time on the mat with those ladies.

Yoga has changed how I live and think about each day, and how I approach daily life problems. I have grown into a better and more aware person in my physical, mental, and spiritual life. I have become physically fit through the practice of yoga and more aware of how I feed my body. I am able to mentally zero my focus into a single breath, have fun, and not worry about the stuff in life that just happens. It has as well helped me to tune into my spiritual life and spend more time in meditation on my higher purpose in life. I have also learned how to let go of my ego and see the beauty in the change and personal growth in myself and others.

I have shared lots of sweat and even some tears during my practice on the mat. One of the most moving moments for me was after the loss of my sister. I cried that day on my mat. There was beauty and bitter sweetness in that moment because of the sting of death.  But you know I wasn't judged on how good I looked in a pose, I was allowed to just be me. No judgment, no expectations, no fuss.

So remember its just yoga y'all come as you are and don't worry if you don't think you can or can't do it. It really is just a union of breath and movement.