The practice of yoga was the great reminder of the importance of giving the body, mind, and soul - time and space on the mat.

It takes courage to step into the unknown, to be seen, to find one’s voice, this is a personal inner journey, with the asanas (yoga postures) representing the external framework. But it is an inside job.

Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, hard work or uncertainty; it means to be in the midst of all these things and still have a loving and calm heart.

We have all heard the instructions of an airline attendant reminding us to put on our own oxygen mask before we help anyone else with theirs. This advice is often cited as a metaphor for self-care because it seems to say, ironically, that if you can't take care of yourself for yourself, do it for others.

“Gratitude arises from paying attention, from being awake in the presence of everything that lives within and without us.” - David Whyte