Balancing act

I am settling in to my new routine and working on balance. Now that I am teaching more, I may get up at 5am one day and 7am the next so my body is a little out of whack. I also may not get home until 8:30 some nights. I've been jam packing a lot into my weeks and need to remember it's okay to take some time off and just be. I met with a nutritionist that works at the wellness center and she gave me some great recipes to try to keep my diet balanced. I also try to get 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

I've been subbing some yoga classes too and find that I like to sub as it is something new each time. I like to read the room and the students to find where to take the practice and not be set on a preconceived sequence. With one downward dog I can usually tell where to go next. I do need to remember to commit to my personal yoga practice to continuing learning and growing so I can continue to give to the students I teach.

I know a lot of us strive for balance and we all know the importance of carving out a little time for ourselves each day/week. To take care of others and give our time, we need to take care of ourselves first. Find 10 minutes in the morning when the house is quiet and enjoy a cup of coffee. Take a break at work by going for a walk or find a quiet space to read your favorite magazine or book. Put time on your calendar each week to attend your favorite yoga class or find 30 minutes to practice at home. What is your absolute favorite thing to do and when was the last time you did it? If you are wondering how to do this, stop and just do it.