Our Internal Experience

Temperatures Rising

Maybe it’s the super warm and muggy temperatures right now in West Michigan?! Perhaps it’s the back to school transition that, for some reason, seems to impact us all?

For me, our town feels both quieter and more on edge. 

Regardless, I know as things heat up and/or get a little prickly, it’s time to truly focus on my self-care routines . . . and maybe freshen them up a bit. ♥️

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“We’re not here to manage the outside world.
We’re here to manage our response to the outside world.”
~ Caroline Myss

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Hello friends!

This week has been a big one of transition in our house. Mike has officially started school with students, and the SCREAMS emanating from the Elementary school playground next door have returned to FULL decibel levels. 😃

Even though the start of the school year marks a significant shift, my summer teaching schedule is still in full swing. Outdoor classes continue on lawns, decks, and beaches and the Portugal tour is just around the corner. 

Of course, there’s also  the barrage of political asks and advertisements that have only increased in both tempo and intensity. 

It’s in these moments of transition and busyness that I’m tempted to let go of some of my self care. I’m busy. I’m depleted. I’ve been teaching seven days a week since May. 

However, I KNOW these are the moments when it’s essential to stay committed to my well-being. Thanks GOODNESS for my own daily yoga practices. 

It’s something I talk about while teaching Asana classes, but it’s difficult to cover in depth between poses. Sure, yoga can be a series of flow and postures, but all that movement? It’s a tiny aspect of what yoga is. 

Yoga is the practice of optimizing ourselves in every way 

Our physical bodies? Yes! Stronger. More flexible. Better balance. 

But beyond that, it’s about tuning up our awareness so that we can self-regulate more easily. That may not sound like much, but really? It’s everything. 

Life is complex. And complicated. It asks a lot from ALL of us. 

And through it all, I want to thrive. I don’t want to be pushed and pulled all the time by external forces. I want to know how to remain in a place of calm. I want to know how to release things when needed. I want to know ways that truly help me be renewed. 

This is what emerges through daily practice. This is the gift of yoga. 

Happy holiday weekend, everyone! I’d love to see you on the mat. 

Saturday | Saugatuck Yacht Club | 8:30 - 9:30 A | Bring friends! ALL are welcome
Monday | Satya Yoga  | 8:30 - 9:30 | Mats and props included

♥️ m

P.S. Later this fall, I’ll be opening up my customized daily practice program that can help YOU flow through life as your highest, best self. Stay tuned!