So many people say to me, "I can't do yoga because I'm not flexible".
But would you also say, "I can't run because I can't do a marathon"?
Or, "I can't start a business because I don't have all the answers"?
So what is really behind that statement? Why would you quit before you even gave yourself a chance to start?
What I see beyond those words is...I'm SCARED to try something new. I'm not sure how it will make me feel. I'm afraid that people will look at me and I will feel embarrassed or ashamed. If I step outside of my comfort zone, I might feel UNCOMFORTABLE.
When you get to the root of resistance in starting anything new, what you find is FEAR. And fear is uncomfortable until you learn ways of coping and managing and even overcoming your fear. Guess What?! That's what Yoga is all about.
I met a student at the yoga studio this week who just finished her first class, EVER. Another teacher and I told her how proud we were of her accomplishment. She was smiling from ear to ear! You could see that she felt proud and she was signing up to get MORE!
When you can make that first big step into discomfort with some fear, the other side, feels so good! Because you have achieved, created, stretched and grown in ways you may not have expected.
Now, if you have pain, you might want a few guidelines to get you started. Surprise! I put together a video that gives you Seven Tips for starting a yoga practice. Maybe you would feel more comfortable starting at home all alone. That's OK too! Start with my Video Blogs to learn and get started.
And stay tuned for more training from me that you can do at home and your own P.A.C.E..
Namaste,
Stephanie
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