Journalling My Yogic Journey

On September 23, I will begin a 250-hour yoga teaching certification program. The program will last until the beginning of May. This might be my biggest endeavor since college. And so, I am starting a blog.

I would like this blog to be more than merely the trials and tribulations of yoga teacher in-training. I would like it to be an exploration of my inner landscape, as I expect it will change and evolve over the next 8 months. So much about who I am has changed significantly since I began practicing yoga, and I’m continually amazed by the ongoing transformations. I can only expect these to continue once I deepen my commitment to yoga.

In addition to the increased practice, I am also hoping to follow a nearly vegan diet. I know – BORING! But in the past few years, I’ve had a range of physical problems that might have been avoided, if I had been caring for myself in a more holistic manner. And lately, my body is practically screaming at me to live a meat-free, dairy-free, and probably even sugar-free existence. Despite this, I don’t expect to be completely rigid. Indulging will be unavoidable at times – due to either social circumstances or a strong need for plain-old comfort eating. But I will definitely adhere to a rule system I haven’t figured out yet. That being said, as much as I love making rules for myself, I love breaking them equally. We’ll see how it goes.

Another topic I hope to explore: The connection between mind, body, and spirit and how it relates to health and psychological well-being. I mull over this topic endlessly, and I would like to express my thoughts in writing here. I used to spend a lot of time writing fiction, but for various reasons, I lost inspiration and stopped writing altogether. As a result, I seem to have lost the ability to think and write in a linear, compelling fashion. So I expect the clarity of my writing to degrade as my thoughts increase in complexity. Hopefully with sustained practice, I will reclaim my lost craft and expand beyond it. I have been bursting at the seams for some time now, and I’m ready to actively pursue a means to elucidate my thoughts. And that means is this silly little blog.

Stay tuned.