My Mat Is My Gift

 

My mat is a gift. I continue to practice each day.

How I show up on my mat reflects how I show up in my relationships - for my family and my community.

I let out a big sigh as I move into ragdoll (Uttanasana)

I reach opposite hands to opposite elbows and pause here and allow gravity to pull my head closer to my knees.

As I shift my my gaze from the earth to my knees, the sand granules trigger more reflection of my character. Simultaneously, I let go of my thoughts and feel the release of my neck muscles,

I breathe in all that serves me and exhale all that doesn’t.

I prepare for halfway lift (Ardha Uttanasana).

I suddenly become more mindful of my practice, and deliberately engage in this posture.

I release any self-judgement, negative thoughts and regret as I fall into a forward fold (Uttanasana).

One breath, one movement...

What will my body, mind, heart and soul decide today?

The results are determined by just doing my best.

My thoughts create my feelings

My feelings dictate my actions.

My best changes from one moment to another.

How I show up on my mat is a reminder, and an incentive for how I choose to show up in my life.

My mat is my gift.

Follow me through my “One Breath, One Movement” journey as I continue my 200 hour yoga training certification and throughout my quest for Yoga Warrior, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization supporting recovery and resilience among our veterans, families, and communities.

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It’s not over until it’s over! I am a Yoga Warrior! Let’s go!

Link to vote: https://iamyogawarrior.com/2021/pam-wilson

My Mat is My Mirror

Today, the sand is my mat. The way I move on my mat directly correlates with how I move in this world. There are days I move freely without judgement nor resistance. There are others when I take my time and I’m a bit more deliberate and reflective.

I slowly move into child’s pose (Balasana) examining the granules of sand beneath my body and recognize that there are many granules within my character that deserve exploration, improvement, enhancement and others that need attention, acceptance and praise.

Regardless, I choose to move methodically, providing my body, mind, heart and soul with what they each need. I choose to find balance and stability in my core as I integrate gently into table top (Bharmanasana). As I hold this pose actively, I prepare for what my body and mind decide together -one breath, one movement.

With each inhale, I soak up all the good there is in this life. With my exhales, I release what doesn’t serve me. Today I choose the good and all the possibilities. My self-talk becomes more positive as I actively hold my table top. I am stronger as I integrate and I begin to prepare for the flow of my practice into the flow of this moment of this day in my life.

I move deliberately into downward dog (Adho Mukha Shvanasana) - yet again giving my entire being the opportunity to integrate into what’s next in my practice.

Move with me this week as I break down the sequences I am learning - three different poses each day. Today I am a student, learning from others in my yoga teacher training and learning to trust myself as my own teacher. When I commit myself to what’s uncomfortable and accept myself as I am today, I accept myself as I am and as I am not.

When I am able to let go of the control, I begin to believe in myself. I trust myself. A humble warrior emerges and I am filled with more strength than I could ever imagine.

I’ve made it to the quarter finals of @iamyogawarrior to benefit @veteransyogaproject. I am filled with gratitude for all who have supported me thus far!

Please continue to vote daily. It’s not over until it’s over! I am @iamyogawarrior

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