How Yoga Changed My Life for the Better

By Jennifer Nguyen, Guest Contributor

Happy Feng Shui Friday!

I pride myself on being a vibrant, easy-going free spirit, but just a few years back I often found myself lacking patience, moody and at times judgmental. I speak of these heavier days in past tense not because I’m now immune to getting agitated, there will be plenty of these times but by turning to my yoga practice I’ve gained the tools to make a conscious change to ‘head towards the light” in times of darkness.

Yoga does have its physical benefits but it’s in the philosophy that the real flexibility happens. Consistency not only conditions our bodies to touch our toes to our head in scorpion but more importantly teaches us to soften our defenses and adjust our perspectives.

Here are a couple of ways making yoga part of my daily routine has neutralized my bitchiness and has helped promote balance and bliss:

Yoga has increased my health and wellness

The time devoted to Yoga over the past few years has lead to concentrating on nurturing myself through moderation, eating clean foods, adopting self love rituals and becoming more expansive in my thoughts. As a cause of these healthy shifts in life I find it easy to dwell in the light of my true being over the darkness of fears. Whether it’s on or off the mat finding my center and focusing on my breath to keep me present in the moment come naturally. Regardless of what frustrations present them selves throughout my day controlling my breath and becoming aware of my energy is something I can always return to.

Yoga has helped me check my ego

Let’s be real we’ve all experienced moments where our egos have wondered off from our shining place or said something that wasn’t true to who we really are. I tend to speak honestly and say things most would not. I haven’t become less expressive or truthful but rather choose to speak the truth that is kind, which means sometimes the most loving response is keeping my mouth shut!

Yoga has helped me find peace with my past

Yoga has helped me to release my childhood angers, ease the pain of loss, and heal from an unhealthy lifestyle in my adolescence. This spiritual growth has made me comfortable with letting others see my vulnerability and the very things that have broken my heart have brought profound shifts deep within myself, making it possible to help the world with empathy and experience.

Thanks for reading about how yoga changed my life.  Have you been inspired by yoga?  Share your story below in the comments!

Jennifer

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About Jennifer Nguyen: As a licensed stylist and wellness enthusiast of over a decade I’ve always had a passion for being physically active and exposing the light in others.

In 2010 I was chosen to attend the Michael Coles Step Up summit where my spirit was awoken to chase my dreams of becoming an educator and motivator! My successful career in the salon industry has lent itself to my most recent journey of earning a college degree; this fall I will graduate with an Associates of Arts degree from EFSC and have been accepted into my bachelors program at the University of Central Florida.

I have kept my deep love for movement alive over the years; In 2013 I was a performer for international DJ Chan Ji Kim in Sound and Space and more recently as a yoga guide at both Peace Place Counseling & Wellness and the Yoga Surf School.

These days when I’m not playing on my mat or balancing my duties as a domestic goddess I can be found in my back yard garden, and chasing the Florida sun.   

Follow me on Instagram @Zennylynn and check me out on Facebook! 

Andrea Schulman