Finding Peace and Acceptance Through Yoga

I have always lived my life with low self esteem, never really feeling like I fit in our belonged in one special group.  Lately, I have begun to understand life a little more, which I believe is from yoga.  Yoga has made me slow down, breathe, and take notice of my mind and body.  And while practicing yoga, it came to me, none of us belong completely to one thing. We are such complex creatures, and all have our own battles we face daily.  It is by understanding this concept that will lead us to higher self-awareness and acceptance.  To understand that I am not just this one thing, I am so complex and so is everyone else.   We all could use yoga and meditation to help notice, understand, accept and find peace throughout our lives.   

Whether you practice at home or at a studio, next time you practice, start to focus on the way you feel in the present moment.  Find yourself noticing any stresses, sadness, anger, etc. Make it your intention to not feel that way by the end of your practice.  With each inhale focus on your inner self repeating "I take notice" and with each exhale repeat "I let it go".  Try to continue this through your entire practice, but if your mind wanders do not get discouraged, just come back to your breath.  Once you have completed your practice make sure to take savasana.  This resting pose is the most crucial pose in yoga, it not only finalizes your practice, but it helps your body rest to balance your energy and revitalize the body and mind.  Finish off your practice with a short meditation, ending your practice with that inner self speaking out, "I find peace."

Find your peace today!

Namaste,

Jesse