YOGA WITH MEGAN

For many of us, the first month of 2017 has been one of great challenge. At for many more, the past week or so has been a time of grief, anger, hurt and dispair. It is an incredibly challenging time to navigate and can leave us feeling depressed, depleted and exhausted. 

While it may seem that there are so many things outside of ourselves calling for our attention, our action and our energy, we also must recognize the importance of maintaining self care routines. If we push ourselves to the bring of exhaustion or worry, we have very little to give and may find that moving forward becomes increasingly difficult. I encourage you to take time to set practices and space for self care. Now is the time to lean into your yoga and meditation practices and to ensure that you are doing things that nourish you in both body and spirit.

Sixteen beautiful yogis came to share in a heartfelt and heart opening practices this New Year's Day at Aditi Yoga. We spent two hours together letting go of this past year and welcoming in all that 2017 has to offer. Over the cours of the workshop I offered several poems by one of my favorite poets, Dana Fualds. Here there are to insprire you for the coming year: