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My Goddess Yoga Journey

Caregiving for others has always come naturally to me. I vividly recall the moment I realized I was ready to take on the adventure of parenthood. In a light-hearted manner, I jokingly told my husband, “I’m ready to start dealing with baby poop instead of my friend’s crap.” But when I eventually embraced the role of a mom, I found myself entirely consumed by the needs of my children. Amidst the chaos of my to-do list, I forgot how to have fun and feel free. Over time, I became overwhelmed and resentful, with few outlets to connect with others and nurture my own well-being.

I serendipitously discovered Goddess Yoga during a time when I was feeling depressed and fed up with everything. Initially skeptical, I mistook it for a cult when I saw a flyer of women in white dancing in a circle. After weeks of internal debate, I overcame my resistance and joined Isadora Spearwoman’s class at Sedonya. Leaving the class, I felt elated and realized this is the outlet I had been looking for all along. The transformation was remarkable, and I found myself attending class every week, relishing this sacred time for myself. Nine months into the practice, I shifted away from solely focusing on family drama and began prioritizing my own well-being. The turning point came when I enrolled in the goddess yoga teacher training, in preparation for the training I shed 20 pounds and underwent significant emotional healing. The Goddess Yoga teacher training weekend far exceeded my expectations, awakening my inner spark and reconnecting me with my ability to bring joy to any environment.

As a mom, I inadvertently took on the role of a household manager, relying heavily on my logical brain and unintentionally sidelining my feminine side. Goddess yoga emerged as a transformative force, reigniting not just my passion, but also tapping into the playful creativity of my inner child. This practice became a conduit for me to receive messages from my higher self and embrace my innate intuitive gifts. My confidence, once dormant in overlooked corners of my being, began to shine, inspiring me to share my gifts with the world.

Having reclaimed these aspects of myself, I now feel sexy and self-assured once more. My newfound mission is to share this transformative magic with other women and help unlock their sacred gifts. In my capacity as an instructor, I seamlessly blend playfulness, spirituality, and self-compassion into the practice. Recognizing that as our spirit emanates from our hearts and joy kindles creativity in our sacral, our innate feminine gifts manifest. May each woman undertake the odyssey of self-discovery and empowerment, reclaiming her divine feminine power. My desire is for women to experience the practice firsthand, allowing their hearts to lead them to their utmost excitement. Goddess Yoga encompasses the quintessential elements of an ideal feminine indulgence: spirituality, dance, yoga, and rest, fashioning a sublime spa day for both the body and soul.

 

All photos by Amber Kuhn Photography.