Beginnings..Bare Bones of Beauty

One thing I have discovered in my year of yoga teacher training is the bare bones of beauty.

The simplicity that is me showing up to life, no filters, no touchups; with only my armor of joy and hope. Joy is the spice and hope is the light. My favorite word and concept is “cozy” and my apparatus is the body.

I am learning to segment my life very loosely and welcome pieces of one activity falling into another, and many times blending beautifully. New creations always emerge from the hook ups of unimaginable combos.

Before a yoga practice, at morning coffee, at the beginning of a new season or project; we learn from yoga the sacred necessity of setting an intention. There is bare beauty here. And it can change with life's tide; but let in be basic, bare, only that which is needed.

My life work is moving the body, feeding, healing through touch, telling stories.

My teachers are a handful of down to earth, honest women; and being a mom to animal babies.

My understanding of God extends from the creative discourse I have with my “take God out of a box” husband and the sweetness of Christmas.

My therapy is yoga and water. Beautiful movement and splashes of refreshment.

A smile, pearl earrings, my wedding band, a spritz of White Shoulders fragrance, and a string of necklaces are my makeup.

Prayer is my hope weapon.

And my confidence extends from sitting, walking, and holding my body in a way that radiates happiness and health.

Any time I start being bored and begin to exhibit my nemesis impatience; at a red light, standing in line, waiting for an appointment, waiting for anything, I can practice yoga.

Yoga enhances my activities. When we’re chatting in the pool, I can practice aqua yoga. When we’re watching a movie, I can practice yoga. Even now as I write, I have my body is a yummy reclined mermaid twist.

I’ve wished for so long that I could move my body like the stunning dancer my baby sister is. Last year, she taught me some dance and was my cheerleader the whole time!

I know the magic that yoga has been for me this year was jumpstarted by those who cheer me on daily: people, animals, and the Creator of this whole rigmarole! I bow gratefully and with a huge smile!!!

Comment below breezy, bright, and roomy activities that are uniquely you!

Illustration by Rebecca Green

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