Quarentine
Here we are 2 months into a strict quarantine, what an emotional rollercoaster it has been. The struggles of not knowing what is next, not having the normal outlets, to get IT out of my system. Then the struggle of having to listen to someone else telling me where I can go and what I can do. Did I mention no surfing? No surfing, no beach, no bike, no walk. NO NO NO.
So what do you do? First own how you’re feeling and let it be okay. Then let it be okay that everyone around you has a different perspective and therefore a different response to it all.
“Your emotions make you human.
Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose.
Don’t lock them away.
If you ignore them they just get louder and angrier”
—Sabaa Tahir
Then
Start teaching…. on the Internet. Stepping into the unknown of live classes and Youtube has been my saving grace. Technology has never been my forte, undeniably, this is due to the fact that I never thought I was good at it. Well what are you good at? The things you always do? So here I am doing, we shall see what happens. The first newsletter, the first zoom class, the first YouTube yoga. Lord have mercy! At least I am not alone. From my favourite teachers back home to Sean Corn, I have see us all trying to navigate this new reality. The sounds, the angle, the internet connection, “can you hear me?” This all left me feeling little vulnerable perhaps, especially at the beginning, but what a great BLESSING.
From Zoom Classes, to the You Tube channel, to Instagram live, to You Tube. Here we are trying to embrace the changes and be grateful for the ability to connect. I have had people from all corners of the states joining me and while it is different, there is some connection to be had via the Internet ethers. I have family that haven’t seen each other in years all doing yoga on the Zoom. It’s pretty cool! I am grateful to have something to be excited about. Grateful for having a challenge presented to me that connects me to my loved ones, and that offers up the lesson of letting go at the same time.
I think that these are some the lessons from the quarantine. The ability to still connect despite distance. Along with the ability to let go, taking each day as it presents itself. Then last but not least ride the rollercoaster of emotions, of knowns and unknowns. It”s an opportunity to grown and develop a new skill set, and some grace. One must remember struggle isn’t a sign of failure. More likely it means you’re doing something right.
So you wanna connect? My Youtube classes are up on the web page satyayogaworks.comYou want to connect live via Zoom? I post regularly about upcoming live classes on my Instagram @dandilion_yogi.Whatever you choose I hope you are finding a way to connect. To yourself, to the earth, to loved ones, to the breath, and the body, and the mind. Finding spaciousness in this time is freedom. Creating spaciousness for new habits, new routines, a new you.
"Quiet friend who has come so far,
feel how your breathing makes more space around you.
Let this darkness be a bell tower and you the bell.
As you ring, what batters you becomes your strength.”
— Rainer Maria Rilke
We are going to be fine.
BREATHE
Be good to yourself.
DANIELLE