Pivot. Shift. Recalibrate. Now do that again.

The Covid pandemic seems to have that down. We are left again, fidgeting with the emotions of it all. Can we learn we are still ok even when the winds are relentless, remembering we always have a choice in our response. We can choose to be angry, frustrated and even hostile. There's plenty of that to go around but that choice will always leave us feeling even more angry, fearful and ultimately sad. In yoga philosophy is the concept of Ahimsa (non-violence). Not only does this apply to our actions toward others, but also to how we treat ourselves. What happens when I react from anger? My body, my breath, my thoughts become tight and jagged. I've lost my center and am harming myself. Can I instead sit for a moment when fear finds me? Can I restore my heart? Can I choose a loving response to myself? Feel the feels, but find self care in them over self harm. When I am more loving and accepting to myself, I can draw from a place of favor and kindness to those around me. Within each one of us, we have the capacity to begin to shift our environments at work, at home and in our communities. This is a process, and what a practice in the process we've been given in these days! Your yoga practice was truly meant for a time as this.