A heart-centered look at the deeper meaning of yoga

Every morning, I set a gentle date with myself on my mat. I rise with, or often before, the birds, beginning my day in a sacred ritual of stillness.

In a world filled with noise, finding moments of calm can feel like an impossible task. Yet, the pathway to peace is within us, ready to be accessed with a single breath.

Sometimes, we need a gentle reminder that we entered this world whole, pure, and perfect. Over time, life experiences shape us, and we may begin to lose sight of the truth of who we truly are.

When I am stressed, stepping into new territory, preparing to say something important, or feeling anxious, I take a moment to pause.

Rather than focusing on what our bodies look like, yoga invites us to experience our bodies in a completely different way: as vessels of wisdom, strength, and transformation.

Love is not something we must seek outside ourselves; it is the very essence of who we are.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we pause to honor the wisdom, resilience, and beauty of Native cultures and their sacred connection to the earth.

When was the last time you felt true rest, not just physically, but mentally? What would it take to reclaim that kind of rest in your life?

Being BIPOC, queer, financially unstable, etc. are all stressful forms of existence in our current society which lead to inflaming the nervous system.