I had the amazing opportunity to teach some classes for the Transforming Center at one of their retreats. I haven't taught in over a year. And I miss it. Terribly.
I say that on my yoga mat is where I found Jesus. That's not entirely true. Jesus was a part of my life before yoga was. But on my mat is where I really got to know Jesus. Why? Because on my mat was the only space and time that I allowed myself to be still. To stop and just breathe. To stop and just pray. To stop and just listen. My mat was the signal for my brain and my body to shut out everything else and simply focus on the present moment.
And in that space - that's where Jesus speaks.
I've been off my mat for way too long - I can feel it in my body, but I can feel it more so in my spirit. My relationship with Jesus is off and I need to get back to my quiet place.
You may not want to get close to Jesus. That's ok, we can talk about that another day :) But I truly believe that in today's GO GO GO - fill up EVERY SECOND with some noise/screen - culture, EVERYONE needs to find a way to stop. Stop and breathe. Stop and simply be present.
Maybe yoga could be your thing too.
**If you want to try some Christian yoga, check out Yahweh Yoga. They have videos to purchase and also an option to stream online. It's where I got my teaching certification and they're AMAZING!
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