Yoga with Synthia

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Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, and I wanted to share this significant moment in my life that I am ever so grateful for. I taught my first yoga class amongst the Cavespring vines surrounded by my beautiful friends/yogis who’ve been with me on this journey. Yoga has taught me so many things, offered healing for my heart and body, and has led me to an amazing tribe of supportive, amazing and wonderful women.

This pose invokes the mythic bird; this is the practice of strength, flexibility, endurance. The difficultly of balance, the listing from side to side, teaches unwavering concentration, steady gaze, an eagle’s sight. That concentration, that steadiness, is an actual calming of the mind. A stimulant and sedative all at once: rush the awareness, steady the mind.

I haven’t posted in quite some time, but I thought I’d give a quick update on how things are going…

Two weeks shy of an entire year of long covid, I’m so grateful for the things my body is now allowing me to do. I’ve learned to pace myself and really listen to my body. Some days are better than others, but every day a new adventure. I don’t know that I will ever return to that version of myself pre covid, and I hope not to! I’m learning to enjoy the stillness and the silence, and letting go of the guilt.

Thank you to my beautiful yoga tribe, for your support and love on this journey back to wellness.

I love practicing with you and am happy to be back! ❤️

Looking forward to our first backyard yoga class of 2023! Then, our yogis are off the the Sip and Shop for May Court ❤️ Please note that all proceeds for tonight’s class will be donated to May Court. PM if you’re interested in joining the flow and festivities this evening!

Tomorrow marks six weeks from my positive covid test. Officially a “long hauler”. Some days are good, some days aren’t so great. Trying to practice gratitude for the days I manage a few tasks and feel somewhat normal, and patience to accept where I am at physically. Thank you yogis for your patience and support. 🙏 Missing you all ❤️

Morning practice. Just myself and chirping birds.

Learning to sit in discomfort offers many beautiful rewards. We learn things about ourselves we never imagined to be true, we exhale to let go of the things that don’t serve us, and we grow exponentially.

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that this weekend is going to be a good one! Happy Friday All! Bring your TGIF energy into everything you do 😎

The skies are gray, but there’s sunshine here in my heart ❤️