Yoga con Kate

Have you tried this meditation video that's posted on my YouTube channel yet? I'd love to hear what you think! Make sure to hit subscribe there to stay in the loop 😊

Supported & Grounded Meditation with Kate Motto Join me as we get settled, shift our focus from the external world to our internal world, and spend a little time simply breathing together. This ~15 minute ...

Bedtime yoga helps young yogis get their ZZZs.

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𝕾𝖆𝖎𝖑𝖔𝖗 𝕸𝖔𝖔𝖓

Confession: I haven't been on a yoga mat in over a month.

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BUT even with the absence of a daily asana practice, I am still living my yoga every day.

I bet you know this, but there is so much more to this beautiful and transformative practice than simply asana (poses / postures).

I'm living my yoga practice when...

💖 I focus on my breath, and practice pranayama ("breath control")
💖 I stay mindful of what I'm doing in the present moment
💖 I take care of others
💖 I choose to speak / act with honesty and kindness
💖 I work to accept my body as it is today
💖 I'm walking and focus on my gait (usually with cues from Melissa Montilla of Sanctuary Yoga and Wellness rattling around in my brain 🙏)
💖 I remember what I can, and cannot, control
💖 I let myself feel my feelings
💖 I practice non-attachment (it's definitely a challenging practice for me)
💖 I let myself rest
💖 I remember the big picture-- that we're all connected

Honestly I could keep adding more and more... and just like me, my practice changes as I go through different seasons.

Regardless of how much I adore the physical practice, the internal lessons and growth on my yoga journey is what really continues to light the path.

✨ There's so much more to yoga than what we do physically on a rubber mat ✨

What does your yoga practice look like in your daily life off of your mat? I'd love to hear about it! ⬇️

What your best looks like today is enough
Be gentle on yourself
and don't give up
You are so loved
You are so valuable
Keep going 💙

A few neutral sayings that help my busy mind 💙

I am
I am inhaling
I am exhaling

What else would you add to this list?

If it feels hard for you to get on your mat lately, you're not alone. ❤️

This is a something I do when I can't wrap my mind around doing hardly anything on my yoga mat...

❤️ Put on a song that makes you feel good, or inspired, or like moving.
❤️ Roll out your mat, towel, etc (optional)
❤️ Wiggle / move / breathe however the heck you want to, try not to overthink it
❤️ That's it! Keep it grooving when the next song comes on, or check it off your list for the day- it's your choice!

Sometimes I end up dancing a lot, or doing sun salutations, or sitting and watching my breath... But letting go of my expectations for practice and instead focusing on just *getting there* makes all of the difference. It may not look at all like a classic asana practice some days, but if I notice my breath and check-in with my body, I'm going to call it a win.

I hope you're taking sweet care of yourselves, friends. ❤️

Do you ever have trouble resting? Slate, my sweet cat in the photo, is absolutely a rest professional.

For me, rest is a practice. A practice of slowing down, of listening to my body, of surrendering, of prioritizing my well-being, of offering myself comfort and support.

It's not always "easy," and of course life "gets in the way" sometimes. But it's about practice... not perfection. 💕

How are you resting these days? 😴

Invitation to share, let's talk about rest~

Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone. ❤️ This quote has always resonated with me. Because of the people that I love who have passed on, I'm striving to be more...

Determined
Passionate
Light-hearted
Caring
Joyful
Honest
Mindful
Curious
Bold
Patient
Understanding
Resilient
&
Authentically, unapologetically me

Is there anything you'd like to share about someone who has moved on from this world? I would love to hear something you loved about them. ❤️ I know that death is hard; please know that you are never alone. ❤️

Community over competition! 💯 The world only gets brighter when we all shine our light 💖

On this  I'm feeling extra grateful for all of the amazing women who have lifted me up and supported me. 💗 I wouldn't be where I am without the communities of women I have around me, cheering for me, and inspiring me. We can get further together~ let's root for each other!

(Super cool sticker from The Pulp Girls ✌️)