Love Notes
Welcome to the TSY journal. Letters, thoughts and notes on yoga and life in general, yoga philosophy, practice, and even a little ranting here and there. It’s all just grist for the mill, but most of all know that we love you!
In Defense of Discomfort
What is wrong with being uncomfortable?
Maybe it’s because The Good is often depicted as a life of ease and comfort. We tend to conflate difficult or uncomfortable things as negative, and therefore something to avoid. But difficult things aren’t good or bad, they just are. How we feel about difficulty gives it the quality of “good” or “bad.” If I enjoy the work, the challenge can be gratifying, enjoyable. If I don’t, then it won’t.
How Yoga Taught Me to Respect My Body
Unlike that first experience at 27, nowadays, at 41, each time I roll out my mat I focus not on how I’d like my body to change but on how my body is. Sometimes my lower back asks me to skip upward facing dog and I respect that. Sometimes my body craves going upside down and I respect that too. I am constantly humbled by the poses I want to do but cannot. More often, though, I take pride in my newfound ability to overcome the “shoulds” and just let things be.
A Heartfelt Thank-You
This is a letter of gratitude and admiration for every single member of the Three Sisters Yoga community. I feel so warmly embraced and so deeply valued whenever I arrive at our cozy studio. My evolving roles within this space over the past few years have given my life richness and meaning. As a student, an asana teacher, a YTT teacher, and the voice behind much of TSY’s social media and marketing content, this community has helped me grow into a version of myself I’m truly proud to be.
Alumni Spotlight: Justin Randolph, Owner of Sol Seek Yoga
We recently sat down with Justin Randolph, owner of Sol Seek Yoga, to speak to him about how his teacher training with Three Sisters created a strong foundation for his career. Read on to hear his thoughts on diversity in yoga spaces, his personal practice, and the business of yoga.
It's OK to Be Injured
Do not try to achieve perfect health, bodily perfection (whatever that means) or performative/perfected asana. They don't exist and it will make you feel bad.
Common Ground v. Compromise
True conflict resolution is relationship building. It is a compromise. Compromise means we find a balance between my wants and yours; each party accepts loss and gain.