approaching yoga as a self care necessity instead of how society views āexerciseā as an obligation or way to achieve body image standards has changed my life. Not in drastic ways, but in a meaningful way that I think has spilled over into other spaces like journaling, drawing and being more aware of how I spend my time. I do it at home so itās free. Taking 75-90 minutes on a weekend just for myself, with no texts to answer or things to do always feels so good. But even a 10 minute stretch session makes me more way aware of my body, releases tension in my neck, back, shoulders, hips, and gives me space to take care of myself. Moving the body how it wants to move
Mar 11, 2024
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Iām not the most active yogi but I do find it to be really restorative ā physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Iāve also had a sore shoulder lately, in large part due to stress, and yoga has felt incredible to stretch it out and help me move my body in positive ways. Itās a great indoor activity on these days when leaving the house feels unpleasant.
Jan 2, 2025
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Literally just finished doing a flow outside, itās nice to take at least 30 minutes a day to move slowly with myself. Itās helped my climbing a lot too, Iāve always been sort of flexibleā but now Iām way more comfortable and intentional with it. I can only recommend:)
Jun 10, 2025
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learning how to breathe in yoga has seriously carried over in my every day life (have you read the articles on email apnea?)! it is sooo good for you bc it stretches and works muscles that other workouts donāt do for you.
that ākeep your eyes on your own yoga matā shit is real too like you are on your own journey!! comparison will kill you!! also I am trying to be mobile when Iām an old personā¦
May 23, 2024
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some people go their whole lives without experiencing something they want to do or allowing themselves to try something. the rules are made up. you are not too old for anything
Jun 12, 2025
a study issued last month found that dancing is the most effective way of treating and mitigating depression. Walking, therapy, and yoga also outpaced SSRIs. and if you're saying 'oh this was probably funded by Big Dance', there's no evidence of that and if you're saying 'that's just what a Big Dance shill would say', well honey you're right
Mar 4, 2024