I started on Sunday but only practiced 3 times.
the first day was strange. I tried to record that but that was very hard for me because it brought to light what I tried to hide from myself for so long: the appearance of my body. it was so hard to see that I was worried about that, I felt so shallow. but that's what happened.
I practiced again only on the day 3. I think I was afraid to face that thoughts and worries. I was not ok with that. but during the practice I started to accept the thoughts and let them go a few times. and I could pay attention to the movements of my body, to my strength, to the process instead of the result. and I started to write about it that day.
later I couldn't find the time when I was alone to do that. because handstand for me was like something so intimate.
the next day was today. I was almost skipping today's practice, but I looked in the mirror and decided not to record, but to see my practice in the mirror. my daughter and my son was around so I couldn't really pay so much attention to my thoughts, but I felt like something changed within me, cause I was ok with them seen my practice. and when that ended we had an amazing time together. ❤️
the practice is taking me to what I tried not to face: the surface of my body, the lines that bring it to material life, what I can see of my body. to face my body's appearance and to look at it with resting eyes is my challenge for now I guess.
Hi Pollyanna ✨
What a journey. ❤️
I love practicing with you . 🫂
How old are your children? I wouldn't be surprised if they start copying your yoga poses 😂
Sharing a note like this is beautiful...yoga is an internal practice and I'm grateful you're sharing this transformative experience.
For me, the video ( and posting ) holds me accountable ...and helps me troubleshoot the pose.
Taking videos are time intensive tho ....and, like you, I am also self conscious.....I find myself spending too much time looking for an outfit that doesn't make my belly look fat 😂.
Post again when you feel inspired. I enjoy hearing from you 🫂🙏
Hi, Lois! you're so nice to me! I felt like you were giving me a warm hug.
my son is almost 3 and my daughter is 6! hahaha they were doing other poses but I don't really know the yoga poses 😬 so they could be doing one of them hahaha
thank you for telling me that! haha it made me remember that is totally normal to worry about those things. when I saw you photography for the first time I was like wow, what a nice body ahahaha 😬 you're beautiful, and not just because of the picture, you know.
thank you so much for all that! for reading what I wrote with so loving eyes, for doing this you're doing! ❤️
I am a mirror of you. Reflecting back your brightness.
You are a mirror of me. Removing layers of thoughts that no longer serve.
Yoga is play. You are blessed to have your children practicing with you. Children are the best teachers. Tell them I say hi 😘
Have a wonderful weekend.
🫂🙏✨
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