Dear Reader,
Here’s a little life update and some thoughts that have been swirling in my mind.
It has been a while since I last wrote a blog post, but just like spring follows winter, here I am again. Spring always feels like the perfect opportunity for renewal—a time to clean, refresh, and step into something new. Nature begins to bloom after a season of rest, and I find myself drawn to that same rhythm.
There’s an undeniable energy shift when the weather starts to improve. The warmth of the sun returns, gently kissing our skin, the trees burst into bloom, and birds sing their melodies, reminding us that brighter days are here. It’s easier to feel energized and creative when the world around us is awakening.
As for me, I feel like this winter was particularly long and heavy. I spent a lot of time cocooning with Benji, not feeling the urge to socialize much or venture out beyond what was necessary. But with the arrival of spring, I feel ready to step out again—to connect, explore, play, and simply enjoy life.
Even though I say winter was a season of stillness, in reality, transformation was always underway. I changed the way I work, adjusted the rhythm of my yoga studio, and redefined my priorities. But perhaps the biggest transformation was learning to trust my intuition more deeply. I started being completely honest with myself—reflecting on my path, my choices, and the way I was living.
One of the most challenging decisions was to teach less yoga and shift how I offer my practice to students. At first, I struggled with this choice, wondering how it would affect my students and if some might leave because I was evolving. But when I finally announced my decision, I felt a deep sense of alignment. It reminded me that life is about living in the present, not getting stuck in a routine that no longer feels right. Like nature, we are constantly changing, and what once felt aligned might not anymore—and that’s okay.
Letting go is often harder than creating something new. What are we really afraid of? I was afraid of change, of disappointing others, of losing what I had built. And maybe some people did move on, but that’s part of the process. Prioritizing our own alignment isn’t selfish; it’s necessary. When I follow my intuition, I can give more authentically and wholeheartedly.
So, what happened after I made that decision? Transformation. I felt lighter, more at ease. New opportunities arrived, and the energy within the studio flourished in unexpected ways. Change will always be part of life, and that’s the beauty of it.
I feel a calling to write more—to share my thoughts, feelings, and experiences. But this time, I want to do it on my own terms, without a rigid schedule, simply when it feels right. Just like nature follows its own rhythm, I want to honor mine.
Love,
Saara Alysa
