You are already Whole + Perfect

Here’s what I’m contemplating lately… “The sweet pea just is.”

She doesn’t think, “Oh, I’m going to make it rain today, because I’m thirsty,” or, “Gosh, I need more blooms so I look as good as my neighbor.”

She’s just herself! She’s unapologetically exactly who she’s here to become. 

Which makes me think… what would it be like if I started to UNAPOLOGETICALLY be myself? How would my life feel different if I started to live in greater alignment with the pure, exquisite part of me that’s already Whole + Perfect? 

(And what if that doesn’t require as much “efforting” as I think it should?)

According to Tantric yoga teachings, the Right View is when we stand in the Truth that we are already Whole, Perfect expressions of the Divine… which means, our whole purpose with yoga practice is to remember that!

When I’m more aligned with my worldly self (the one I’m more used to embodying), there’s often this sense of comparison, frustration, self-doubt… which can feel like a tightening in my chest and in my stomach. 

And, living from my “worldly self” also tends to thwart my Creativity - which is maybe the most frustrating part for me, because CREATIVITY is the place from which I want to live and teach!

But, when I do the deeper practices of yoga (like meditation, deep breathing, nature walks, contemplation, journaling), I connect with the part of myself that feels Full, Bright, and Creative. 

That’s what I want more of! And that’s the practice… 

Yes, it’s normal to boomerang from one experience of Self to the other… but the purpose of yoga practice is to REMEMBER + COME BACK to the truth that we are already Whole + Perfect as we are right now!

If you’re ready to explore this idea further + dive into personal practice, head over here to check out my latest offerings (or dive into the archives of this blog for more!)

Love, Kathie

Compassionate Yoga for Chronic Pain [WORKSHOP]

About a year ago, I experienced debilitating pain in my left knee - the kind that prevented me from walking across the room. The kind that made me feel old. 

And here’s the thing about pain… it’s persistent. 

It feels heavy and like too much to hold sometimes, because it’s always (or often) there.

The good news is… there’s possibility inside pain (if you can get the necessary support from your healthcare providers AND yourself).

Here’s what I mean:According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, with a dedicated practice of Tapas (i.e. having COMPASSION for everything in your life, especially your challenges)...  

You can return to balance and lightness and ease! (And I can attest to that.)

My pain was an invitation to SLOW DOWN and actually BEFRIEND my body in ways I hadn’t before… even as a dedicated student + teacher of yoga.

That’s what I want to offer to you now, as a yoga student and/or teacher.

THE WORKSHOP:

“Compassionate Yoga for Chronic Aches + Pains” was created within my experience with debilitating chronic pain. It’s my offering to help you (and/or your students) through something similar. 

Because the reality is, more and more people are suffering in pain. AND WE CAN HELP THEM!

This workshop is designed specifically to support you in co-creating a yoga practice that heals mind, body, and spirit. (For yoga teachers, this is an opportunity to gain 4 hours of “continuing education credit” while learning how to support your students through pain.)

We’ll play with important modifications to asana practice for someone in pain… and more importantly, we’ll talk about the mind-body-spirit philosophy of yoga that helped me move from immobility to youthful vitality!

SIGN UP right here. 

Love, Kathie