Reflections on Full Leadership

I hold myself accountable for not stepping up into full leadership and bringing my team back to the Yoga Room in time to support other members. I understand how detrimental that was for the group and how

Playing inside the box

This week I became aware of how many lies I have created around my childhood and also how heavy the burden of carrying them is. One big lie that has influenced my life is the one that I can only play in the box. The box is the backyard of our house, and playing in it was lonely, not so much fun. I ultimately wanted to play outside with the other kids, but my Mom was concerned that the other kids where not safe, and trustworthy. In the box was safe, I got to play with myself or my sisters. That loyalty and fear keeps me in the box. However outside is a different world, and I so want to play out there. This is a serious tug of war. Interesting are the consequences of this lie. I am never ready to trust a new friend, the guards are always on. I can never sit still for too long, there seems to be always something more interesting out there.

Rising from Mud

Until this week, I did not have a clear understanding behind the symbolism of the lotus flower and yoga. The lotus flower is the new you, the strong you, who's able to rise above the mud of lies that our ego creates. Our personalities, our ego, starts to define itself really early on, in our childhood. It is at this time that we start to live our lies, inside of this circle our ego is protected. The ego holds on tight to this inner circle, and it's ultimate purpose is to avoid that our real-self succeeds. It holds onto these self created lies in order to protect itself. In my case I had a garbage can full of lies... Here is a sample: I don't need you, I am not good enough, I can't do this, I am a fake, I am not beautiful, I don't belong, I am too powerful, I am a cheater, I know everything, I don't speak clearly, and I could go on. The interesting thing is that most of us don't are not even aware of the works of the ego. Yoga helps us to become aware of this internal chatter and ultimately liberates us from it. Thus the Lotus Flower rising from the mud, which represents the new you liberated from these lies. When we are aware of the ego chat we become stronger, and able to be compassionate to all around us. We stand up tall, and powerful ready to take on new challenges and re-create our future.

About me...

I started practicing yoga in 2000, but it was not until 2005 that it became part of my life. I had hit the bottom line and needed a way out bad. Yoga was the light at the end of the tunnel. Yoga helped me to reconnect with my inner self; it brought peace, self-confidence and ultimately fun back into my life. When I signed up for Yoga Teacher Training, I really thought I was going to lear lots of anatomy, alignment, and injury prevention. Never, ever did I think I was going to dig deep into my heart to find who I really was. What a journey these last 2 yrs have been. Lots of changes, but still many to come, and although I am still searching, I think I am in the right path - Namaste!

Dancing Mind Yoga is the realization of a dream, born of love and passion for the transformations the Baptiste practice has brought to my own life. It is my intention to inspire others to live a healthier, less stressed, happier life, with compassion for others in need. I teach Baptiste Power Vinyasa, an empowering, strong practice, which will awaken your spirit. Through my teachings of yoga, I intend to inspire people to be kind and humble, go out and follow their dreams, seek and respect nature, explore, be adventurous, and find mindfulness.