I don’t do the super unhealthy things anymore, and I really try to enhance my own self-care practices to nourish my whole body, but it’s hard. And sometimes I fall back into my old patterns of negative self image and beating myself up about food choices. And I feel bad about it. Just like I would if I treated someone else like I treat my body sometimes.

Within the 8 limbs of yoga, the physical yoga practice is actually meant to help you prepare for meditation. Movement makes meditation practice more accessible (think of it like getting your wiggles out first), and if you’re not into yoga, any kind of movement can work. It also helps to drop any expectations. Loudly. And with a thud if you can.

A thoughtful meditation for the beginning of Spring (or any new beginning) to connect with your body and discover where you're yearning to bloom. Feel free to listen on a walk around your neighborhood, as you make your bed and do some morning chores, or simply while sitting in stillness with yourself.

what's your relationship with your body like?

Our relationships with our bodies can feel intimate and vulnerable and scary; there’s no other relationship like it.

can't seem to quiet your mind during yoga or meditation? me either.

wtf is a quiet mind anyway?

celebrate this. — i sat down 💫