I want to be a yogi.

It’s official.

I went to a yoga class for the first time in years over the past weekend and I am hooked. It wasn’t the first time I’ve ever attempted yoga, I actually took yoga for a grade in my undergraduate career. My mindset now is what made the difference.

I’m drawn to the mentality that surrounds yoga. The desire and drive to be healthy and well. Each pose is not only physically challenging but boasts internal benefits and mental improvements. The teacher was welcoming and encouraging. She made me feel strong and proud of what my body could do. I feel like that attitude surrounds the practice of yoga. It is more important to take care of yourself than it is to be perfect.

But, now I’m stuck. I’m not sure where to start. I’ve found myself looking for cheap yoga mats on Amazon and googling “how to get into yoga.” I want to be the person that can drop anything I’m doing and perform an incredible and beautiful “yoga flow.” I have to embrace the road to get there though, and first, I have to find it.

So, I’m setting out to do just that. I’m going to fall (probably quite literally) a few times. I’m going to be sore and there are times when I’ll be frustrated, but I’m embracing the yoga mindset, “practice makes progression.”

It’s so important in life to push ourselves and try new things even if they make us slightly uncomfortable. I want to push myself for the benefit of my health every day. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me!