The most important part of yoga is showing up on your mat and being present. It doesn’t matter what size or shape your body is. It doesn’t matter what weight or age you are. It doesn’t matter what outfit you wear, or whether you can stick your leg behind your head. Yoga is not so much about the poses or what we can do with our bodies, but more about just taking the time for ourselves. Yoga encourages self-awareness, and in that, a practice of finding self-acceptance and more comfort within yourself. We discover not only our limits, but also our strengths. We learn how to challenge our bodies and how to listen to and take care of our bodies. Your body is the teacher and there is no one right way, so be kind to yourself and celebrate what your body can do. Your body IS a yoga body!

Susan Turner, Yoga Connections

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