PRACTICE AS MEDICINE

Each time I step onto my mat and practice, the message is always the same:
This is it.

It’s where all the answers lie.

THIS IS MEDICINE.

It’s a feeling of coming HOME.

Always.

Yet most mornings the body feels rigid and tight. Sometimes I do everything to procrastinate and NOT do the practice.

Why that is, I don’t know.

Because carving out time in my day for practice always makes the rest of the day so much better.

I’ll be clear in my mind, kinder to myself AND to others.

I’ll feel purposeful, calmer about life—and all “obstacles” feel a little softer.

Today, as I stepped onto my mat, was such a potent reminder of why I fell in love with this practice.

It simply makes me feel better about EVERYTHING.

It gives me feelings of hope.

Of more love towards myself and my body.

Today was also the first time I could again almost 100% comfortably step my foot forward between my hands from downward-facing dog.

Something that used to be such a piece of cake. So easy.

But for the past two months, my body has been more limited than EVER.

Something popped in my back early this summer, and I’ve felt like a walking stiff fridge.

I’ve had to put my practice aside.

Gentle walks, cobra pose, and sphinx have been pretty much all I’ve been able to do.

That’s it.

Today’s practice gave me a glimpse of HOPE.

I feel like I'm one tiny little step closer to what my practice used to feel like.

BIG TIME GRATITUDE.

Damn it feels good.

The feeling of re-connection.

Another insight I’ve had over the past few months is how grateful I am for one particular skill as a teacher: the ability to guide and give clear cues to my students— without demonstrating myself.

I’ve led two retreats this summer and taught many regular classes — some mornings struggling just to get out of bed to teach. But I've kept at it.

To some degree, I could demonstrate when needed, but most of the time I relied on my cueing — guiding only through my voice.

I’m so thankful that I have that skill.

Hallelujah for the wisdom yoga brings—on and off the mat.

Physical. Philosophical. Emotional.

Life is so much better with yoga in it.

What insights are yoga brining to you lately?

I'd love to hear <3

Whether you're a yoga teacher or not…

Stay with your practice. Even when it feels hard. Even when it’s “just” cobra and sphinx.

Especially then.

And to all the yoga teachers reading this: Don’t underestimate the power of your words.

The ability to guide with clarity and presence, without needing to demonstrate every pose — is such a valuable skill.

One I’m especially grateful for right now.

It’s something (among other empowering tools) we explore in our La Práctica 50 hour Advanced Teacher Trainings.

The word of this training speaks for itself. It’s a chance to reconnect with your own practice, refine how you teach, and come back to what truly matters. You’ll leave with practical tools — and a renewed sense of confidence and clarity.

If this speaks to you, I’d love to practice and grow together.

Much love,

Lisa