Have you ever looked at your computer and realized you have more tabs open than you thought?
That happened to me recently while I was setting up for an online yoga class. I usually have my Zoom screen open, but for some reason I hit a button and suddenly every tab that was open on my computer showed up on the screen.
And I was mortified.
There they were: all the tabs, all the reminders, all the things I had been moving between. But it also made me laugh, because it was such a clear picture of what my mind can feel like sometimes.
Busy. Full. Jumping from one thing to the next.
Just like a computer with too many tabs open.
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Have you ever noticed how rushing from one thing to the next leaves you feeling scattered and tired? Sometimes, the best tool for finding your center isn’t doing more—it’s simply pausing. There is a quiet, gentle power in the pause. It’s a chance to catch your breath, check in with yourself, and invite calm into the mess of the day.
Lying down doesn’t necessarily mean we’re relaxing.
Sometimes I look around the room during Savasana and see someone lying perfectly still, but their body is still working.
Their arms are held close against their sides. Their legs are pressed together. Their shoulders are slightly lifted. Maybe their hands are still holding tension.
They’ve stopped moving, but they haven’t necessarily stopped holding.
Are you giving your body room to relax?
Have you ever gone to a yoga class and thought, I’m really here for Savasana?
I get it.
There’s something wonderful about getting to the end of class, lying down, closing your eyes, and knowing that for the next few minutes, there is absolutely nothing you need to do.
But here’s the question I want you to think about:
Why do we wait for yoga class to give ourselves permission to rest?
If you've taken a class with me, you've probably heard me say that gratitude is the pathway to joy and abundance. At the end of every class, we spend a few moments acknowledging what we're grateful for.
Recently, while talking with a client, I heard myself say it a little differently. And it made me stop and think: Have I been talking about abundance as though it's something we're trying to get?
When I say, “Let's bring in joy and abundance,” does that sound as though abundance is something we earn? As though, if we practice gratitude well enough, we'll receive more of what we want?
That gave me pause. Because that's not what I mean, and I want to spend a little time with that distinction today.
I invited an old friend to a party after she moved to town. I was happy to welcome her, introduce her to my friends, and help her feel included. She thanked me and said she'd reach out now that she was back.
But I haven't heard from her since.
I've found myself wondering what happened. Did something happen at the party? Why hasn't she reached out? I felt hurt, and honestly, a little angry that the effort hadn't been reciprocated.
Have you ever said something with good intentions, then realized the timing was wrong? Or offered an opinion when the other person may have needed your presence more than your advice?
Mindfulness is not limited to meditation or gentle yoga. It can shape the way we communicate, too. A small pause before we speak can help us become more intentional about what we say, when we say it, and whether we are the right person to say it.
This is not about staying silent. It is about using your voice wisely.
What if you came to your yoga mat without needing to know the “right” way to do everything?
For today’s Mindful Monday, I want to invite you to approach your practice as an experiment. Think of yourself as a scientist or a researcher. Whether you are practicing chair yoga, moving on the floor, or exploring a standing posture, you are there to notice, test, and discover what works for you.
This is not about mastering yoga. It is about learning your body and learning more about yourself.
Is it hard to get up and go to yoga class? Of course it can be. It can be hard to set the alarm, leave the house, make your way to class, or deal with the technology that allows you to show up online. But it can also be hard to wake up feeling stiff, sore, tight, uncomfortable, or in pain. Both are hard. So sometimes we have to choose our hard.
Have you ever noticed how often the word "trying" shows up in everyday conversation?
"I'm trying to get healthy."
"I'm trying to go to yoga class."
"I'm trying to make changes in my life."
It sounds harmless. And most of the time, we say it because we are being honest. We are busy. We are human. We are balancing a lot. We want to make changes, and we may not feel like we are doing them perfectly yet.
But sometimes, that one little word can quietly take us out of the action.
Do you spend a lot of your time apologizing? It can become such a common habit that we barely notice we are doing it. We apologize when we are late. We apologize before asking a question. We apologize when we need a moment, when we do not understand something, when we cough, when we take up space, or when we simply show up as human. Of course, there are times when an apology is appropriate. A sincere apology can be meaningful and healing.
Who was right? The student who missed class because something important had to be handled at home? Or the student who told her husband, "I need the car today," and found a way to get herself to class? It sounds like a riddle, but the answer is simple: they were both right.
This week, I want to use these two student stories as a reminder that self-care does not always look the same from one person to the next. Sometimes honoring yourself means showing up for gentle yoga class. Sometimes honoring yourself means recognizing that life truly got in the way and choosing not to beat yourself up for it.
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Have you ever faced something that feels really tough but also really important? Maybe it’s starting a regular gentle yoga practice, adding meditation for stress relief, or simply making time for yourself each day. The kind of hard thing that you know will help you grow but also feels overwhelming to begin.
Here’s the truth: the hardest part is often just deciding to do it.
Have you ever felt stuck, holding onto something that no longer serves you—maybe a job, a relationship, a belief, or even a physical space like your home? Letting go can feel like standing on the edge of a cliff, looking out into the unknown and wondering if you’ll fall or fly. But here’s the truth: in every moment of holding on, you’re also holding back from the joy and freedom waiting on the other side.
