This quote is absolutely true. When I began yoga I suffered from a lot of anxiety, fear, stress, and I was a reactive person. I got defensive often, communication was difficult because I would immediately react to things before hearing a person out, and I worried a lot about what other people thought of me. It has been a year and seven months since I started practicing, and it's like I have done a 180 degree change.
When I am in class, I do not have any anxiety whatsoever. Not about whether I will be able to do a pose that day, or what others in class think of me. I have tried my hardest to live off my mat, as I do on my mat. I let things go easily that would have caused a reaction in my previous self. I am more open to trying new things, I care more about those who care more about me, and I have cut out a lot of the "fluff" in my life. My communication with others has improved a lot. I no longer automatically get defensive when someone calls me out on something...I take a breath and really think about what they are saying before I continue. If I see their point, I own up to it. The best part is that the anxiety I once had is no longer consuming my energy.
Today I practiced in the 8:30pm Moksha class. Great teacher guiding us through! Lots of abs which I love.
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