Hi Marelisa! I used to live in my head until I learned that our bodies remember everything. Whether it’s a physical injury or an emotional one. That was a big learning a-ha for me!

Hi Hilary! I hope you give yoga a chance. Your body will thank you

Hi Jen! We all find our way when we’re ready…The biggest thing that yoga helps me with is keeping my peace and poise of mind. Namaste!
.-= Peggy Nolan´s Last Fabulous Post ..FNLEHPY =-.

Yoga is something I’ve never done — being a squash, tennis player etc, not a runner either — but now I need to loosen my muscles and I’m considering yoga — your descriptions of your healing experiences with your mat encourage me.

I love that quote — impose yourself on life, or others’ lives will impose theirs ..

Thanks really interesting -
Hilary Melton-Butcher
Positive Letters Inspirational Stories
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Oh, and the photo, Hanalei Bay Pier. Amazing place. My wife and I got married on Kauai and spent most of our wedding day afternoon sitting on that Pier and watching the surfers and sun set.
.-= Jared | SpiritualZen.net´s Last Fabulous Post ..Racism and Spiritual Growth =-.

It’s been an honor to have you here, sharing your story with all of us. You give me continued faith, in those moments that challenge us — that “this too shall pass…” rings ever true. Thank you for sharing your beautiful gift of yourself, here with all of us.

Hi Juliet! Yoga truly is one of the best ways to connect your mind, body and spirit.

Hi Daphne! Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help your mom. You are an amazing daughter to want to help her!

Hi Angelia! Hugs hon! It is also a blessing to know you!

Hi Evelyn! Just when I think I’ve mastered patience, I have to learn it all over again! Or a new way to be when chaos swirls around me. Namaste!

Hi Cheryl! While I found my anchor in yoga, I found my warrior goddess in Thai Kickboxing…I just tested for and received my recommended black belt! I think we’re kindred spirits!!

Hi Stacey! I hope that I can be the kind of yoga teacher that teaches how much more yoga is than just the physical! Thank you for attesting to the power of yoga in times of struggle.

Namaste Erin! Finding the right yoga teacher for you is also important. There are many types of yoga and I have been fortunate to find two exceptional teachers along my journey. I hope you find the teacher that can show you how powerful yoga can be!

Hi Diantha! If my story helps one person, than YAY! Being able to focus my breath and my mind on my breath as I move through each posture is my way of gathering back the energy that belongs to me. Some of it is borrowed as I breathe in the energy around me, but with each exhale, I can only hope that I’m giving back!

Hi The Exception, Laura, Srinivas, Jannie, Lisa, Michelle, Tabitha, Keith, Lynn and Jay – thank you so much!

Hi SuZen! As I am always touched by your words also! Thank you ?

Hi Megan! You are a HERO! Never forget that!!

Hi Julie! My aged and very retired mat has mentored and welcomed in a new crew of mats…a pink one, a blue one and my very cool black one, which was a gift! Your compliments of my writing are very uplifting ~ thank you!

Hi Evita! Writing my journey has been incredibly healing! And seeing that it inspires and helps others is the icing on the cake. Thank you!

Hi Tess! Yes – I did keep a journal and most (if not all) of my essays are borne from my journal. Keeping my fingers crossed that my girls did learn a little something from my struggle!!

Hi Sharmila! You are very welcome! Namaste!

Hi Joy! Yoga is such an amazing teaching tool. I’ve learned so much about myself and how I deal with other people. Yoga is a come as you are practice, but when your daily practice is done, you leave your mat transformed. Others may not see the change right away, but the more you practice, the more pronounced the transformation. Cancer can not change who you are. Please let me know if there’s anything I can help with…

Hi Jodi! You inspire me to get that book finally written! Thank you for being one of my blog heros! ?

Hi Wilma! Do tell…did you find any hidden treasures in your pilates movements? As a teacher, I’ve learned how each yoga pose helps heals. What it’s good for, why it benefits you, how you benefit from it. And since everything is connected, it’s just wicked cool to see someone have their “a-ha” yoga moment!

Hi Daphne #2! Everytime I go within during my practice and have a decision looming, the inner focus really helps me tune into the answer. When I do this, it really is hard to make the wrong decision. When I get the ego out of the way and follow what my heart knows to be the truth, the decisions I make are made in peace and love. Not fear. That’s when I know they’re good decisions for me and those around me.

Hi Zeenat! Being grounded through adversity is tough! And some days are tougher than others. I am happy that you have found your yoga practice to be as every bit beneficial to you as mine is to me! Namaste!

Hi Laurie – secret: I kind of like that I can bend like Gumby. Although some twists aren’t as available to me as they were before I had surgery, I have very flexible hips and my forward folds leave my thai kickboxing friends rather speechless. (but then, they should be doing yoga with me…and they too would be a bit more flexible!)
.-= Peggy Nolan´s Last Fabulous Post ..Guest Blogging =-.

Thank you for formally introducing us to Peggy. Peggy — I really enjoyed learning about how yoga helped you get through this challenging time in your life. About 10 years ago, my grandmother passed away and it was at this time that I took my first yoga class. I was amazed how different (and at peace) I felt as a result of taking the class and it helped me get through that time. I still have my yoga mat, but today I do more stretching than yoga. I know I need to focus on my breath a little more. These days, as I hit another challenging time in my life, I know I need to get back to a class. Thanks again!

God bless your journey.

Peggy, what a beautiful story of inner strength and courage. I am blessed today by having read your story and I thank you for sharing it, for being so transparent and genuine.
.-= Keith´s Last Fabulous Post ..Overload Your Life! =-.

Blessings
Jeanne?
.-= Jeanne´s Last Fabulous Post ..Happy Sweetest Day =-.