What does yoga and birthdays have in common?
Do you know the longest relationship we have…
is the one with ourselves!
We learn about what makes a good friend
And how to be a good friend, but
there’s a missing piece to the puzzle…
How to be a friend to ourselves.
Quite often, the way we speak to a friend in times of struggle or stress,
Is different to how we speak to ourselves.
Research expert, Dr Kristen Neff defines self-compassion as
‘Acting the same way towards yourself as you would a friend when you...
Are having a difficult time
When you fail
When you don’t like something about yourself.'
Instead of ignoring our pain or being critical of ourselves,
We can stop and acknowledge...
"This is really difficulty right now."
"I am doing my best."
and in the same tone of voice we use with friends.
Having compassion and kindness towards ourselves
Means we accept our humanness
Which means it is ok …
To make mistakes
To feel frustrated
To have struggles
To not get what we always want.
When children are their own best friend first;
They …
Bounce back from challenges
Develop more resilience
Regulate emotions
Are kinder
Make more friends
And…
Are happier for life!
After all, in an emergency we are told to put our oxygen mask on first
before we can help others.
This week marks my 38th birthday. Yay!
And my best gift yet,
has been the gift of yoga
Yoga is not just about stretching…
It is the ultimate practice of
Self love
Self care
Kindness
Give your child the gift of yoga and see how it provides endless gifts in return. Book yourself a class via our website.