Get Your Eagle On

Imagine you’re standing on one leg holding a 20lb weight on the shoulders. Arms sticking together like glitter on glue. Weight of the world upon you. Unable to free yourself. Afraid if you let go you  will fall into an abyss. For me, this is how I feel on a regular.

Some days beat me up that bad. On the mat, the extra weight is no longer there. My arms aren’t stuck together; they're beautifully twisted together in eagle arms. I’m not standing on one leg afraid to fall; I’m standing strong on one foot rooting into the Earth. Finding balance. 

Living at work. Surrounded by our housemates 24/7. Away from family. Barely taking time for ourselves. So busy doing the work we’re unable to focus on the work within. It’s challenging. You're not alone because I’m struggling too. Juggling all the hats. Responsibilities. Tasks. Goals. Fears. Wants. Needs. Anxieties. Guilt. We’re carrying it all and expected to keep reaching for the stars.

What keeps me showing up to yoga is knowing I can let go. It’s a space where I can fall. I can play. I can try anything. Most importantly I can keep moving. The calm confidence I gather within lights me up inside. Feeling strong and brave I’m able to surrender. To everything and anything. It’s a safe space. When you’re on the mat what makes you feel safe?