Peace of Self: My Journey from Yoga to Healing

Why do I show up? Why do I write? I do it to express my journey of self-reflection and healing.

It all started with yoga. I came to the mat to move my body, but what happened changed me on a fundamental level. For the first time, I began to truly feel my body and connect with it. I felt my breath, my nervous system slowed, and my anxiety lessened. Feelings I had long suppressed started to surface, and I began to understand the deep connection between my body, my mind, and my emotions.

Years ago, my body had shut down. But now, it could breathe again. This new awareness allowed me to bring compassion toward myself, creating a space to unfold and feel what I had not felt in years. Mindfulness began, and with it, clear thinking. I felt less scattered and could finally focus. I started to have intention, even if I didn't know yet what it was.

Mindfulness began, and with it, clear thinking.

The feelings flowed, and I learned to trust myself. In this space, I began to know love—both for myself and for my story. I started to reconnect with the parts of myself that had been forgotten. I realized I was not my past, my pain, or my failures. They were my lessons. They were my experiences.

I finally arrived at a place where I could love myself with compassion. This allowed me to love others on my path. I am still learning, growing, and redefining what I always believed myself to be.

Self-acceptance is the gateway to healing.

Self-acceptance is the gateway to healing. It found me, and yoga supported me as I allowed myself to fully experience this transformation. As I healed, I started to connect more with myself and with others, breaking out of a long period of hiding and self-protection.

This is why I show up for "Peace of Self" and why I am vulnerable with my story. Social media can be a beautiful platform for sharing and connecting. I show up not for likes or numbers, but to bring hope. I want to reach someone who needs to hear this—someone who may see a piece of themselves in my words. Healing takes time. My hope is that my story can bring a space of connection, and that you will give yourself the time to connect with all the pieces of who you are.