Finding Balance

Tonight during my yoga practice I had a hard time keeping my balance on one of the sequences. It was a series in which you put basically all of your body weight on one leg and try to move smoothly through the cycle. Of course the instructor seemed to have no problem moving through and making it look easy, but I had to keep in mind that I hadn’t practiced yoga in quite a few weeks.

During my time on the mat, I contemplated how moments in yoga can relate to obstacles or success in life. I think this is one of the reasons I love incorporating yoga in my workout routine. When I couldn’t keep my balance, I thought about how it’s a constant challenge to find balance in our lives—dividing time between work, family, friends, obligations, hobbies, etc. can be a job all in itself! There is never enough time in the day to get everything accomplished, so we must prioritize.

However, in other poses, like crow pose—where you stack your knees on the back of your arms—I feel empowered and strong. It makes me feel capable and ready to take on the world! We all have strengths and weaknesses, and I see this in both yoga and everyday life.

No matter the thoughts or feelings I go through during my practice, I always end it feeling refreshed and invigorated. It can help keep clear one’s mind and be ready for the day ahead or be a perfect end to the day.

And, just for fun, here is a photo of our puppy, Roxy, who wanted to join in the practice tonight!