Stress creeps into our lives unannounced. Sometimes it shows up as racing thoughts, tension in the shoulders, irritability, fatigue, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everything we think we need to do.

One of the most beautiful shifts we can make in meditation is moving from “I should do this” to “I want to be here.” Often, that transformation begins by creating a supportive practice space. "Set yourself up for success," one might say!

A couple of weeks ago, I was practicing a balancing pose—half chair twist. As we often remind ourselves in yoga, rooting and grounding through the feet is essential for our foundation.