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I woke up this morning surprisingly early after a few too many glasses of wine last night, feeling better than I had expected but with the sick sense that it could all go down hill quickly.  Not wanting to waste this beautiful summer’s day paying for last night’s fun, I dipped into my go to resource to restore my mind and body; that resource is Yoga. 

To me, Yoga has become a gift that I treasure and hold dear to my heart.  It has helped me control the physical injuries and issues that have plagued me for most of my adult life; find a sense of peace and contentment within myself and given me much needed balance - mentally, emotionally and physically.

After 45 minutes of restorative Yoga, I sit here in a state of pure contentment and clarity, feeling physically quite remarkable and am thankful for this gift.  My journey into Yoga has been a guided trip by my trusted and dear friend Eliana.  She has brought me a gift that is over 4000 years old and something that has become so personal and profound that I am overwhelmed by the experience.  Every day I utilize Yoga to keep me grounded, focused and balanced and to behave in a responsible, thoughtful and caring manner in the world around me. 

Admittedly, I have many character flaws - rage, insensitivity and quick-tempered reactions, to name only a few.  As someone who is all too aware of these flaws, I experience a sense of guilt and frustration each time one of these imperfections takes me over.  I reached a point in my life where I figured if I can’t beat them, I may as well embrace them which only compounded my defects and made me feel even worse. 

I have always wanted to be a good person - someone who other people feel comfortable around, who is described as fun, a lovely human being, caring, compassionate and someone who shines with life.  Instead, people who have developed a closeness to me often say that initially I come across as intimidating, intense, focused, direct and even harsh.  These descriptions have always saddened me and I tried and tried again to be the reflection in the world I had always wanted to see; but it wasn’t until Eliana brought Yoga into my life and became my Teacher, that I knew I could change. 

I’m not saying that through the use of Yoga and careful, guided direction by Eliana that I’ve suddenly become Mother Teresa, but I am saying that she has helped me to discover my own constitution.  Eliana has taught me to utilize my strengths and work with challenges and guides me on a journey of self-enlightenment and internal balance.

Two days ago, my cheesy husband sat staring at me and when I asked him why, he told me I was adorable, beautiful and looked great with a tan.  A few hours later Eliana came for a visit and while sitting and talking she told me she couldn’t stop staring at me, that I had a Yoga glow and that she was so jealous; I took her comments and my husband’s as a great compliment, knowing that through Yoga, I have begun to shine…from the inside out.

Keep smiling~

Mac