the moment I booked that flight and booked a spot for my ytt I knew I was committing to something big, to something life-changing. But I didn’t think it through.
my gut was screaming so I just had to do it. I knew I had to do it.
it is so hard to put into words what this experience has been like. Every time I get asked this question only emotions arise and I just don’t know how or what to reply.
words just can’t capture it all.
these past three weeks have been a big bumpy ride; a big mental, emotional, and physical rollercoaster in so many ways.
it has been exhausting and overwhelming and incredibly inspiring too.
the beginning of something bigger, yet undefined.
some days felt heavier and harder to get through, others were smooth and light. Gratitude, calm, and love prevailed among all the chaturangas and long hours of class attempting to keep our spine tall while sitting on a bolster. Early mornings to catch the sunrise on the mat daily, did indeed add up and so did the tiredness as days went by.
these days were all about becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable and sitting still with all our thoughts and emotions.
they were about letting out all that was needed and about letting go.
days to reconnect and disconnect. To take a step back from the day-to-day life and see things from a different perspective,
with clear new eyes.
days to allow ourselves to just feel heavy on the mat
and be still.
as I wrote in this post, yoga is a place to come back to, no matter where. Yoga holds you if you let yourself be held.
furthermore, yoga is all about the people you meet along the way who truly see you and accept you as you are, with no judgment; a safe space.
being surrounded by so many people from all around the world, different ages and completely different backgrounds was an absolute gift. Yoga is all about connection and unity, and this is how these weeks have felt like. Each of us enrolled on the ytt for a different reason; either to deepen our practice, to take the first step into teaching, as part of a healing journey, or simply out of curiosity to see where all this could lead to. But we all knew we had to be there. We were there for a reason, and most importantly, we were there for ourselves.
from being complete strangers to being extremely close in just a couple of days, to then having to part ways to different sides of the world and keep walking together on this journey. Whenever you travel, the best and worst thing is all the people you meet and have to say goodbye to in the end.
these days were also packed with new learnings from all the knowledgeable teachers and people met along the way; from the practice to the discipline, to showing up every day. Here are some of them:
if there is something you want to do, do it! don’t wait until tomorrow, next month, or next year… life goes by fast. & do it for you!!
you can do whatever you set your mind to. You are capable of doing more than you think.
surround yourself with people who inspire you, allow you to grow, and make you feel heard and understood. Don’t settle for less, there are so many people out there.
identify what brings you peace and prioritize it, daily!
early, silent, and completely off-screen mornings do make a big difference.
no matter what, always trust your gut!
what comes easy won’t last, what lasts won’t come easy. Similarly, choosing the right over the pleasant is a sign of power.
live a lifestyle that matches your vision. Things will slowly start falling into place.
be honest and gentle with yourself. Always listen to your body, don’t be trapped by your ego!
embrace the small steps and trust and enjoy the journey. It is not about the destination but about how you get there.
“True yoga is not about the shape of your body,
but the shape of your life.
Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived.
Yoga doesn’t care about what you have been;
yoga cares about the person you are becoming.
Yoga is designed for a vast and profound purpose,
and for it to be truly called yoga, its essence must be embodied.”
~Aadil Palkhivala, Fire of Love
see you on the mat,
<3
Sigue a tu instinto y hazlo.
Sólo te pido q me lo vayas contando.
Dad.