Unconditional Love for Ourselves

joey-down-dog-with-fall-leaves-2 joey-down-dog-with-fall-leaves joey-helping-with-leavesEvery year we see it:  “Turkey Burn Yoga Class” for the day after Thanksgiving.  Please don’t get me wrong or misunderstand.  After eating a heavy meal of foods we might not usually eat, moving our bodies feels heavenly. However, unfortunately sometimes the idea of a tough workout after a holiday celebration takes on a tone of guilt and punishment.  You ate and drank too much?  Better rush to the gym or push yourself in your yoga class the next day to burn it off.  This year I propose having a different perspective post- holiday celebration.  Rather than punishing ourselves for celebrating perhaps we can bring to mind how incredibly lucky we are to have an abundance of nourishment when so many we share this Earth with do not.  Let’s celebrate that we were able to spend some time with our loved ones or in quiet self reflection.  Let’s celebrate that we have more than enough food to keep us healthy.  And yes, maybe we can even celebrate that second piece of pie. Let’s live our lives, celebrate the holidays, and practice yoga with unconditional love for ourselves. I’ll see you on the mat this Friday from 2-3pm at Towson Yoga Works!

 

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