Yoga retreats offer the perfect excuse to step away from daily responsibilities to unwind and recharge. A few months ago, my friends and I set out to find the best retreat experience the universe had to offer. After endless searches we settled on Sattva Samui, which offered an irresistible package at an unbeatable price. Read more
Category: Yoga
FIVE THINGS YOGA HAS TAUGHT ME.
1. To appreciate and love my body
Thanks to our Anatomy class during Yoga Teacher Training, I became more enlightened, and thus in-tune with my body and its functionality. I am fascinated by how our bodies move, the different muscles and joints manipulated to get into different positions and how to avoid injuries. Because of this, I have become kinder to my body that allows me to move.
2. To Breathe
Breathe away turbulent thoughts and anxiety to achieve relaxation. Only a relaxed mind can deal with all of life’s slings and arrows.
3. To be open to new things
We tend to stay in our comfort zones practicing things we are familiar with, surrounding ourselves with people who share mutual interests. We are controlled by our beliefs and deny ourselves the freedom to try new things, meet new people, and learn new things.
Yoga training was definitely something out of my comfort zone. And as scary as it was, the experience introduced “me” to “myself”.
4. To be mindful
On or off the mat, being mindful is a skill that I am practicing now more than ever, while listening, talking, walking, eating, practicing yoga, doing house chores, or playing with my son.
When we are mindful, we are consciously present. We are more aware of our thoughts; we are living in the present. We are not missing out on life’s little pleasures thinking about the future or the past. We are here, and we feel alive.
5. Practice makes perfect
When we practice something regularly, we can only get better at it, whether it is a yoga pose, a skill, or a new language.
