January 2026 Cohort,
I am so grateful to be here. I was sick and lost my voice for the month of January, so I am so happy to be back. Looking forward to making it to a live session!
1.What stood out to you from our opening session?
What stood out to me was how not alone I am in our shared safe space. I got to hear how everyone was so open and willing to be vulnerable about their lived experience and it served as a sincere reminder of how I am at the right place to be and to share from my and all of our collective lived experience. I also felt a bit exposed, and a need to see where my feelings of vulnerability or judgement were triggered. A call to keep doing the work.
2.What are you noticing as you enter this learning space?
I notice how out of practice I am in some ways to not speaking all the time. I notice how much emotional work this work does require and similarly, I also see how diverse this space is. It makes me happy, and also it invites me to examine my preconceived ideas of what yoga is or who it attracts, etc. I must remember to keep an open mind and to be kind with myself and others, because I'm sure there will be roadblocks.
3.What intentions are you holding for yourself and for this community over the coming months?
I want to be honest, and present. This is a gift and you've, and everyone pour so much into it. I must do it justice, by doing the same. To "demand" of myself my own presence, remember why I did/do yoga to begin with which is to be in my body.