Fitting yoga into our already maxed out schedule meant moving things around a lot, it meant early mornings, late evenings, ordering out dinner, the house got messier, and we were extra tired.
Why would anyone do that to themselves?
I did it because I'm worth it. I teach 10 classes of yoga a week, but this 30 day challenge was just for me. It was some much needed self care and self love, it was just me and my mat sweating it out and becoming more whole in the process.
Raising a child with cerebral palsy is full-on. It is doctors appointments, weekly therapies, I put on many different hats. I'm his physio, feeding therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, and caregiver.
After each yoga practice I felt energized, happy, and I could be the most important person that he needs me to be. His mama. I can be his mum with a head on straight, with a happy heart, and even though this journey is a roller coaster I can see the positives that push out the darkness.
I encourage all of you who are also raising kids with special needs to take time to do whatever it is that makes your heart sing, so that you don't lose yourself in this journey because it's so easy to get lost and believe me i've been there.
Carving out space for myself was hard, it really really was but I knew that I was worth it and you are too.
Xo
* A massive thanks to all who made it happen behind the scenes, my hubby who took on way more responsibilities this month, my best friend who was a constant motivator, employers who gave space, and all who cheered us a long. Thank you from the bottom of my heart *
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| Bri and I with the 30 day sticker board :) |
