before doing anything else. 
 

why the breath?

it's always there, awaiting our attention.

since it is only from a place of absolute candor that
confidence and real love
can begin

[precisely the states you cultivate
in your practice, your body, your interactions, your life],

 

whenever you observe your breath,

observe honestly,
with a sense of humor, 

 without judging.

in this way you can see clearly

any tendency to resist your greatness

and fall into unnecessary patterns in any moment.

so observe what's happening with your breath

in your practice and your interactions.

see how that breath is reflecting your inner state

in your pose, your words, your gestures~
and

use your breath to cultivate
confidence and love within yourself, in any context.

 

with great respect and gratitude,

elena, lynn and the staff of virayoga