If I’m losing balance in a pose, I stretch higher and God reaches down to steady me.  It works every time, and not just in yoga.  ~Terri Guillemets

Balance is a tricky thing. I have to be so aware of myself–from my toes to my nose–to balance well. But once I am energized on all points, I feel like I could balance forever.

The key to balance for me is realizing the yin and yang. As I ground myself in my stance, I must also reach up so the energy has a place to flow. Once I feel really grounded in a pose like half moon, I can feel the lightness in my body, and at times I am able to lift my hand away from the ground and place it on my heart. I absolutely love doing this because I feel so blessed.

Mentally, balance is harmony with my thoughts. If I am trying to lift my leg to the sky, but I’m thinking about what’s for dinner, I usually wobble a bit. The more focused I am on balancing all parts of myself, the more centered and stable I feel.

I will continue to practice balancing, and the teachers at Inner Bliss we’ll see to it, too!