Yoga Connectivity, Happy Summer Solstice :)

When I first came to yoga it was escapism, a time to be alone and disconnect, a solo and sometimes lonely activity (not that I minded the loneliness).  I was shy of mixing with my fellow yogis.  Perhaps they could read my thoughts, tell the dark places my mind wondered to in my practice, realise that for me yoga wasn’t just for fun but a necessity or realise I wasn’t the perfect yogi.  I was fearful of being judged and my inner truths being revealed.  

But in the couple of years I’ve experienced the power of yoga to connect to others on a deeper level, meeting wonderful like minded people and growing beautiful friendships.  I’ve realised we are all the same, even the most incredible, experienced yogis share the same fears we’re all on a journey (maybe different stages of it) and we’re in it together.  Through my teacher training course, my gurus, workshops, retreats and yoga holidays I have met amazing, inspirational people and immersing myself in the thriving, joyous yoga community.  This community is safe, supportive and loving and I have been lucky enough to experience satsang; the coming together in the search for truth.  There’s been tears, tears of release, tears of happiness and of laughter! Yes that’s the best bit this community knows how to laugh and have fun J