Adventure Will Call...

Everyday is an adventure. That doesn’t mean that a fun adventure is guaranteed, but it’s an adventure nonetheless. We wake up in the morning and strive towards something. Things we want to accomplish are high on our priority list. But sometimes the adventure your day takes you on seems completely off course or upside down from what you originally intended.

What do you do when your head is below your heart? In yoga these are called inversions. They are often shown as arm balances and handstands, but handstands are just one of the options. A lot of people aspire to do headstands. If you do any scrolling for yoga related images on social platforms you will see a lot of arm balances and somewhat contoursion-like poses. Check out a pic of a “successful” handstand and you will see a lot of likes and comments. In reality, these poses are some of the most difficult asanas that can take months or years to master. Some people may never have them in their practice due to injury, body range of motion, or even fear.

Simply put an inversion is the head over the heart. Think about all the yoga poses that are inversions that don’t require you to turn into a studio version of Simone Biles. One of my favorites is Humble Warrior. The name alone forces me to reevaluate my foundation and surrender. On the mat and in life. 

At some point in your life you will be upside down. The true test is how you can find your breath when you feel like you have no balance and are falling down. Can you take a moment and stop what’s going on in your head and listen to the beat of your heart? That beautiful beating drum inside your chest is telling you something. The key is to surrender to the vibration and let it guide you. This allows you to slow down the racing thoughts and work your way back right side up. Finding your foundation wherever you are. Making your way back to steady ground the best way you can in your own body and mind. The journey may not be easy, but it sure will be an adventure if you give in to the process. Learning and growing somewhere in between. The question is, are you ready?