Live better, do yoga.

      In the past 4 years I have had my fair share of struggle as most people do in their early twenties. From dealing with a sick daughter that was hospitalized for 8 months at birth and nursing school, to relationship break ups and make ups. One thing that I started in an effort to find balance at the time of all this life change was yoga and I am so thankful for that. Even with all the stressors and constant brain activity that was the one thing that forced me to slow down, listen to my body and learn to breathe. In the beginning I was more concerned with whether or not I was doing the posters right, and very much so preoccupied with the discomfort that certain poses brought. Through that however, I was always amazed at the calm and clarity I felt after even a half an hours practice. Now, after four years of fairly regular yoga, I am able to relax all the way through a session, breathe through the pain and realize in the moment that the pressure is good for me. I have gained so much insight to my body, and how to deal with everyday anxietys. It took a while but I find so much comfort in knowing all I have to is breate, and realize everything will work itself out, and the lesson was worth the wait. I recommend yoga to everyone, those who are going through a rough patch and those who think they have it figured out. My hope for you all is that you remeber how to soften your eyes and heart to the world, and find L͝I͘g͢h͝T in the darkness.