19/06/2021
This is my friend, Paris. She and I started her yoga journey back in February on Zoom. Paris is shy and if took several classes for her to get comfortable with me and Zoom. Her mom, Stephanie, would stay with her but we slowly worked towards Steph leaving for a few minutes at a time. Often, Paris would just watch as I introduced poses, games, Breathe work and stories. Slowly with each class she got more interested and would do a little each time. It’s so amazing to think back to those early days because this little girl is one amazing yogi now! Often I will come to her house and she has her own poses she has made up or has questions for me about how we could do a certain pose. She is inquisitive, loves to ask questions, and learn new elements of yoga.
This is why I do what I do. To give even the most timid, uncertain child the opportunity to shine their light. To have a moment to just be in their own space and to go at their own pace. Yoga does that. While sports, dance and gymnastics are all so important, it can be busy and intimidating for the child who needs to slow down. ENTER YOGA and MINDFULNESS! Summer is here but fall is going to bring some new opportunities so stay tuned 😉🧘♀️❤️
