Happy New Year with gratitude, in possibility, and kind focus.
January 1st, 2024
Happy New Year,
In closing out the previous year, warmth and appreciation are arising, alongside those tendrils of doubt that need permission to follow the season, be in the slowing down, to alleviate the creep of anxiety from societal messages to do more, be inspired, express with the strength of certainty. My 2023 word was Embrace- to embrace all the feels, the moments, and to really practice presence, to be a learner of yoga, and yoga therapy in my life. It has been a year of holding space, both for my own healing and for others. There has often been a tone of heaviness in this healing on this inside, and aliveness in expression on the outside. I’ve found that through the connection I receive and the authenticity I share, there is a strength in tenderness and the trust that the paths unfolds as it was meant for my learning.
As we head into the new year, what is resonating for me is how I can continue to practice living each day in gratitude, in possibility, and with kind focus. A focus that is gentle, a compassionate strength from heartfelt desire. What is resonating for you? And can you give yourself permission to be in the mystery as it unfolds? Year-end provides us both an opportunity and often a pressure: to make your statement, to know what you want, to possess strong determination/direction for what’s ahead for you. Can you allow next year’s goals, intentions, growth to come to you genuinely, without force or rigidity? Whether we are in the knowing, or the not knowing, we can return to breath as refuge. Letting life go on the exhale, bringing life in on the inhale.
As one of my mentors shared, I’ll extend to you the invitation to come back to your body’s wisdom- listen for how your nervous system responds, what feels alive, joyous, heavy or hurt- and get to know yourself better by listening from the inside. As we learn ourselves better, we can navigate the external with a bit more ease, more understanding, more homecoming to meet the challenges, our lessons, the journey of this life? This is a challenging practice, building a container to hold your experience and know yourself better is what yoga therapy is all about and an endeavor to be approached with grace, understanding, and support. If you are looking for this support, I’d love to be a part of this journey with you, or help you align with other resources as I continue my learning. Let’s connect 😊.
Nature’s wisdom today shines with a crisp, bright softening. My 2024 intention is to live daily in gratitude, in possibility, and with kind focus. Embrace from 2023 thrives. Navigating with you from the place of deep listening and heartfelt connection. Be well. I’m looking forward to what the year has to offer us 😊.
Stay tuned for public yoga offerings starting next week in 2024. If you’d like to work with me directly, please reach out.
With Love & Light,
– Maya