Approximately 15 hand written journal entries, a couple blog posts, and no less than half a dozen Instagram drafts since the beginning of March. Honestly, I struggled with what my message was, what conversations I wanted to begin and how I wanted to motivate and inspire those that see my posts... Then it hit me. I have been unable to articulate my intentions to the World Wide Web, because I had forgotten to focus on my own intentions and self motivation FIRST.
Change, for me, has never come from following certain Instagram influencers. Change has to be a desire that burns inside, and somehow that desire has become a wildfire inside me these days. I have been careful to alter anything with my diet and exercise, as I have been doing so well mentally and physically over the past two years, but when something happens naturally I allow my body to guide me where it wants to go.
The beginning of this wildfire must have been started when I came across #30DaysofYoga with @AdrieneLouise on Comcast of all places. I have attempted several workout videos and self guided routines since the #Coronavirus took off and closed gyms and all other nonessential businesses, but none of them made me roll out of bed and eager to begin the way Adriene did. I am not new to the practice of Yoga, although I would consider myself a #newbie. I started prenatal yoga when I was pregnant with Grayson 14 years ago, and that’s actually when I invested in my amazing @JadeYogaMats. I remember my husband Hooman encouraging me to buy the mat, and I’m pretty sure it’s only seen about 30 classes max! Bikram yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and stretching, I always love yoga classes, but have noticed I’m drawn more to the instructor. A good instructor makes all the difference, and that is exactly what happened for me. Adriene has a calm voice, a cute dog and occasionally likes to #KeepItWeird as she says... right up my alley! So far I am only 2 weeks in to my 30 days of #Yoga, but am confident that I will finish and can’t let another post opportunity pass me by. When I feel strongly about something, I like to share it. Not all things work for everyone, but sometimes a good referral or review can point one person in the direction they didn’t realize they needed. Perhaps that is you?
Along with the power of yoga, I have started other self healing steps to help connect the body and mind. Listening to my body and being intuitive to what it needs has escaped me for too long, and I am eager to see a new journey unfold. Slowly uncovering all the changes with everyone as I really get some time under my belt.
How has the epidemic and Stay-at-Home requirements changed you and your daily routines? Have you struggled with the lack of social interactions? The gyms not being available? Have you taken the unprecedented situation and turned it into opportunity? Are you waiting for your motivation and guidance still?
Whatever your current situation may be, remember self care should be priority before caring for others.
Happy Independence Day to everyone. Make it a great day!
Xo Shan
