Tuesday, December 30, 2008

A Compass to Live By

There are so many physical benefits of yoga whether you practice daily or just a couple of times a week. But there are benefits to the subtle nature of ourselves as well, particularly if you have ever felt anxiety or stress. Yoga has a way of helping to balance our emotional lives, calming our nevous systems, even improving depression.

Often times when things are not making sense in my life and I'm not sure of some of the things I'm doing on my personal path, it's my yoga practice that centers me. I've done lots of different things with my life in regards to personal and professional pursuits, but yoga is really the only common denominator that has stayed present in my life. When things are off kilter and I'm feeling that fight or flight angst inside, yoga becomes the compass that steers me back on course. It lets me know that I need to take time for myself to practice or even "up" my practice even more.

No matter where you are on the path, I hope you let 2009 be the year you dip your big toe into the great cosmic pool of yoga and allow it to bring about whatever transformation you need.

Blessings,

Susan

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