low and depressed. It feels fantastic to be at
the top, but it hurts hard to fall down. And, in
the absence of a so-called ‘center,’ we can slip
into depressive states for days, weeks, and
months. We need something stable, something
we can rely on, something we can come back
to find inner strength, inspiration, and
balance.
Once we have a consistent yoga practice - not
long, not difficult - just regular, we can use it
as a core, as a central point of our day. When
emotions arise and take me over, I tell to
myself that it’s okay, tomorrow I’ll start my
day with some yoga, release the tension,
reload my system, get centered and strong
again to face whatever comes.
The feeling of a center allows me to go
sideways without having a fear of falling. And
as time passes, I notice that my life also levels
out and becomes more of a ‘golden middle’
way: there aren’t so many positive/negative
peaks. I just feel peaceful with myself.