For those who never stepped on a yoga mat this might be hard to believe, but once you unroll your mat and accept the invitation to enter, a magic happens.
I see it happening over and over again in my classes when beginner yogis come in and experience that magical moment for the first time. Initially they might be a bit nervous and unsure of what experience awaits them. But how amazing to be able to facilitate and witness this beautiful beginning of a very special journey on their own magic carpet, taking them on an exploration of their inner world.
When you answer the calling and transport yourself into the fascinating world of yoga there is no turning back. As you lie back in Savasana and let all your worries melt away you feel as if you are entering your own personal sanctuary, your sacred place where you can be exactly who you are. Nobody needs anything from you as you almost create a bubble of protection around you and your mat. Time spent on your mat is time to reconnect with yourself, slow down, breathe, settle a busy mind, contemplate and reflect, to simply be.
When I first found yoga I was a busy mum to a new-born baby, struggling and feeling overwhelmed. I found a local mummy and baby class with an amazing teacher (Wenche Beard) and although the classes could sometimes be a challenge to get to due to my son’s sleeping patterns and life demands, I knew that time spent on my mat in the studio, with my baby by my side was absolutely essential and an unmissable part of my self-care.
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