
Staring at the screen here, part of me could write an entire soliliquey about turning 40- the lessons learned, the things I might change if offered the chance for a “do-over,” and ways in which my face and body are changing that I have no control.

Staring at the screen here, part of me could write an entire soliliquey about turning 40- the lessons learned, the things I might change if offered the chance for a “do-over,” and ways in which my face and body are changing that I have no control.
This morning I taught a vinyasa class and one of my favorite students asked me to teach an intense arm balance. Immediately the room became uncomfortable- some sighing in annoyance, and others saying “Oh Crap” under their breath.
It’s interesting how people have ingrained feelings toward things they think they can’t achieve- yet how facing the reality of what their body is actually capable of on the mat is a huge gateway for them to challenge themselves outside the studio.
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