a return.

Good morning all!

I have missed you! The last 2 weeks I was committed to writing for The 30th Experience!

Our mighty group went through the process of entering a deep conversation with our bodies and simultaneously, backing out of habits and trying some new practices over the course of 14 days.

Each time I lead an Experience, I commit along with the group, to re-immersing myself into the 7 practices of The Experience. Each time, something different rises up for me in the form of some new discovery, some remembrance, some insight.

This time, in the midst of holding space for others to tune into their bodily sensations as a means of entering the most sacred conversation - the one with your own being, I remembered this:

A gazillion years ago when I was healing from my 15 year eating disorder and looking for a way to love my body, I stumbled upon the realization that if I could get so in touch with how my body feels moment to moment, my body would guide me to the best decisions. My yoga mat became the place where I could hear my body. My practice became the conversation to listen with the intent to understand.

Initially it started with listening to know what to eat and drink. And from there, returning to my breath and bodily sensations, I learned to trust my body in making decisions and gaining information about all kinds of situations.

That trust in my bodily intuition has lead me day in and day out all of these years since. What I eat is inextricably bound to how I want to feel. How I move my body is directly inspired by how I want to feel. Who I surround myself with is guided by how I feel in their presence. Are there exceptions? Yes. Do I sometimes get confused because my thoughts get in the way of listening? Yes. Does my ego run interference with my bodily intelligence? Yes. But day after day, listening to my body is my true north. It is the path I return to over and over. It is the guiding force I believe in. And yoga is my way, the way, I am able to clear the clutter and listen. My mat is the place I can hear my body whisper softly, the answers I need most.

Just a note to remind you to trust your own body and to listen to it with the intent to understand.

Biggest love,
Tammy