Taking it to the Mat…Carving out a Sacred Space
Thursday, April 15, 2010 by Lavonne
I was tired today when I went to my mat. Looking out the windows in the yoga studio brought refreshment and energy to my weariness. Seeing the “regulars” in class brought comfort and connection. We all come to our mats for an experience~to carve out a sacred space.
The music was like poetry~perfectly in tune with the postures. The flow was graceful but strong, and I felt grounded as I moved through the vinyasas.
Sometimes we bring a lot of “stuff” to the mat. Taking it to the edge, where pushing a little harder would be just enough, but any further would be too much. We work through it, wring it out, and then leave the rest behind. Walking away with new perspective, lighter hearts, and clearer minds…we are left feeling like the weight of the world has simply melted away.
I can’t wait to go to the mat tomorrow. This is my sacred space. In the midst of a room full of beautiful people, I carve out a place where I can just be.
Namaste,
Lavonne
