Well, I am so excited to be "blogging". This is my first time doing it but I thought that it would be a great way to start writing. Along with yoga, singing, playing with animals and walks in the forest, writing is one of those things that just calms me down. As a mother of three, I don't have all that much time to devote to writing ( in fact I haven't written anything since I was in University) or to any of the activities above but I try to fit them in here and there. So, combining two of my passions, here I sit, writing about yoga.......from a mothers perspective.
What is yoga? It is the union of body, mind and spirit. It has been practised for thousands of years as an avenue toward a peaceful heart. Personally I can tell you that when I practise yoga, I feel better, every time. For just a little while I can turn off my mind. I can be in the present moment, not years ago or years ahead, just right now. Many parents run around from morning till night, never taking a second to stop and take a breath. Yoga allows us that time. Life is unbelievably busy and stressful for most of us, especially in those years where our kids are small and they rely on us to do everything for them. Never getting a minute to think of ourselves, we tend to their every need. Years later we look back and wonder where we lost ourselves along the way. Practicing yoga every day gives you a break from the chaos of the family life. Even if you can only squeeze in 15 minutes, it's worth it. Yoga philosophy teaches us that we need to put ourselves first in order to give all that we can to our family and community. So, go to a yoga class or do some yoga at home, insisting on a few minutes of uninterrupted time by yourself without feeling guilty. You're not being selfish, you're taking care of yourself so that you are strong for your family physically, emotionally and spiritually. You are being a role model for a healthy lifestyle too which will set your children on the right path for life.
If you would like some help to create a yoga routine that would work for you in your family life, please visit my website at www.yogasolutions.ca or contact me.
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