When I arrived at my yoga teacher training, my herniated disc & spinal nerve was so painful that I could barely sit, stand, or sleep. I was frustrated. 

Why now? Looking back, I can see that the injury challenged exactly what I needed to learn. I wanted to perform. I wanted to keep up. I wanted to prove that I was strong, capable, and good enough. But every time I pushed, my body pushed back. I was forced to choose differently: to slow down, modify, rest. Actually, to care for my body instead of proving myself. & honestly, that was a bigger challenge than any physical practice. During a sharing circle, a wonderful soulmate (you know who you are ♥️) looked at me and said: ‚Watching how you listened to your body inspired me & gave me permission to listen to mine.‘ In that moment, I realized that the part of me I was struggling with most, was the part that empowered someone else. Strength is not pushing through. Strength is honoring your limits. 📸 @mariosimonde @urbanharbor @jadeyogamats @bornlivingyoga @lotuscrafts @houseofom.thailand