September 17th, 2017.

I remember that day so very clearly. It was a beautiful not-a-cloud-in-the-sky day. Family, friends and neighbours had gathered to celebrate the opening of DOWNdog on the patio in my backyard at 8 Bedford Crescent. Not in a million years would I have imagined myself the owner of a yoga studio! It was a dream come true.

(The joy on that day was compounded tenfold by my son’s phone call announcing he was getting married! Married!!! Not in a million years had I imagined my free spirited son taking the leap! Lol!)

I had backed out of the idea of building my own studio in the spring of 2017 and hemmed and hawed till June…. Like the Iowa farmer, Ray Kinsella in A Field of Dreams who questioned whether or not he should pursue his dream of building a baseball field on his farm, I questioned myself. “Will students come?”

The day I let go of that fear, I could breathe. It was great not be afraid. I moved forward and never looked back. I knew I had to do this. They say the more you are afraid of doing something, the more you need to do it. This definitely was true in this situation.

Yoga is about so many things. It calms and restores the body, mind and heart. It helps us connect to our self and to others in a meaningful way. It helps us be more open and to let go of the stuff that is preventing us from moving forward. It is about finding balance in this crazy life that tosses us and gives us some surprising turns.

It also about conquering our fear. Having faith. Trust if you will. Faith changes everything.

Roxanne and Mike look very much forward to starting up again in September.

In closing, I am reminded of a quote in the book, “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy. “Imagine how we would be if we were less afraid.” If you have never tried yoga, perhaps it’s time to give it a try? DOWNdog is the perfect venue for your first experience.

On this final note, and on behalf of Roxanne and Mike, the amazing teachers at DOWNdog, I would like to wish everyone a healthy and happy end of summer. Until we meet in September.

Jocelyne

(September is Free Trial month. Text me if you have any questions or would like to register for a trial practice. The offer is based on availability. Thank you for choosing DOWNdog!)