This Way To Kevala

Life has taken a turn for my family. We have a new home, new address, new climate and new job! Like anything new, it takes getting used to. Your feelings range from euphoria and anxiety for leaving behind old ways, redundant routines to nostalgia, longing for what was!

I was a nanny in Seattle. It worked out great. I have a 15 month old daughter and the idea of putting her in child-care did not appeal to my husband and I . We then decided that the best alternative was to take care of her whilst caring for others! It was perfect! That was one month and 15 days ago. One month and 15 days of me not earning an income, and thus not adding to the economy!

I have been home and have been spending much needed quality time with my daughter. From birth, she had been accustomed to sharing my attention with other children. Now she has me all to herself. I know she misses her buddies and has taken some time to adjust to me daily, in the new setting. All this can be very weird for a toddler. We have managed to keep smiling though. We have explored San Jose, inside out and all around. I have to add: San Jose Libraries are awesome for kids! Maia and I have definitely grown closer and in tune.

I am also Yogi.

I love Yoga and am passionate about spreading the benefits of yoga to all who will give me a listening ear! My passion started with a my Yoga instructor, who was completely inspirational! A yoga muse, guru... Goddess! I am sad to not have her class here in San Jose! I miss it! I have been doing Yoga on my own, though. Building my home practice and quiet time which has been a great benefit to my focus. I have been spreading the benefits of Yoga for Children wherever possible. I would love to formally teach children's yoga. The earlier we introduce and practice Yoga with our children, The better this planet will be. Yoga advocates compassion, love for the self and others and universal acceptance. We are all unique. Every living thing on the planet has a purpose. It is up to us to spread this and be one with the world we live in!

Children are natural yogis and yoginis. Watching them fall into poses, stretch their limbs and bend into down dog, then reading and playing in cobra. All truly awe inspiring. It comes so easily to them. It came this easily to us, until we grew up! We have to make sure our kids do not forget and keep spreading the yoga vibe!

Yoga is beneficial to everyone. It is accessible to everyone. There is a great program geared with runner's and athletes in mind. After reading about it, I found that it is also for everyday people, who have little or no time to practice Yoga but would love to add the well-being of Yoga to their lives. The sessions are 10 to 30 minutes short. So, yes, very accessible. You can download the audio visual content. It walks you through the the routine step-by-step, breath-by-breath. Revolutionary! Runner's Yoga focuses on breath which is the most important part of Yoga.
The breath is the flow of life. Breath takes you through each pose. Breathe slowly and deeply, through the nose from the core. This allows for focus, improved lung capacity and an ability to handle stress easier.

I truly believe that anyone can do Yoga. Anyone who has breath is able o access the multiplicity of the physical and mental benefits that Yoga offers. All you has to do is start! You are able to make that change in your life. Have the mindset to start a new routine. Start doing Yoga. Breathe, focus and fill your body and mind with goodness! This is the road to Kevala. This is the journey that we are all on. Kevala means 'absolute, perfect, whole, pure'. Yoga means union. For me, everyday, with all its blessings is a Kevala Yoga experience. A perfect union. Be in the present and appreciate life and the this world!