Asana: A Gentle Path Back to Yourself
In the quiet spaces of my day, I return again and again to my mat—not to perfect a pose or chase a goal, but to remember who I am beneath the noise.
Asana, the physical postures of yoga, are more than shapes we create. They are invitations. Each one offers a chance to come home—to breathe more deeply, to feel more fully, to soften what’s been hardened.
For me, asana is not about flexibility or strength in the way the world often defines them. It’s about tenderness, curiosity, listening. Ultimately, asana is what helps me see where my mind goes and how to turn it into a gentle awareness, rather than negative comparison.
A Practice of Presence
I teach and practice asana with softness at the center. Whether I’m guiding someone recovering from injury, living with chronic pain, or simply overwhelmed by life, my intention is always the same: to offer a practice that feels like a sanctuary.
There’s something sacred about moving gently. In a world of push and hustle, slow becomes a form of resistance. In asana, we don’t force—we feel. We don’t perform—we arrive.
How I Hold Asana
When I guide others (and myself), I bring these intentions:
- Let the breath lead. Movement follows breath—not the other way around.
- Honor how it feels, not how it looks. Your body is wise. You can trust it.
- Make space for stillness. Sometimes the real yoga happens in the quiet moments between shapes.
- Adapt with love. Use the wall, a chair, or your breath. There’s no one way—only your way.
A Few of My Favorite Gentle Postures
- Seated Cat/Cow – Soft waves of the spine to awaken and release.
- Supported Child’s Pose – A place to rest and reconnect with the breath.
- Reclined Bound Angle – A heart-opening posture that invites deep surrender.
- Chair Warrior II – Empowering and accessible, meeting you where you are.
- Constructive Rest – A simple shape that brings deep relief to body and mind.
Each of these poses holds space for you to explore—not to push, but to be.
Coming Home
Asana, at its core, is a conversation with your own body and spirit. When practiced with gentleness, it becomes a form of devotion. A practice of remembering that your body is not a problem to be fixed—it’s a home to be cared for.
Wherever you are on your journey—whether lying down, seated, standing, or simply breathing—your practice is enough. You are enough.
May your mat always feel like an invitation back to yourself.
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