Hello, fellow yogis and yoginis! I hope you are all having a great holiday weekend! With it being Memorial Day, it feels like an appropriate time to reflect upon and appreciate everyone who has helped us along our journey.

When I think back to when I was just a tiny, young pup, I remember being in a living situation that wasn’t ideal and dreaming that things would change. Before I knew it, certain people and certain doggies came into my life to guide me and help me make these changes. They all were a huge encouragement to me as I started my exciting journey. Each one of those people and every animal I talked to were brought into my life because they had some lesson to teach me; none of this was an accident. When I started to pay attention to the lessons they had for me, I felt guided and supported on my journey and things fell into place easily. As you can see, as I incorporated all they taught me, my journey became fun and joyous - I ended up finding my mommy and getting to be a yoga dog!

Even now as I continue my journey and continue to grow as a yoga dog, I have so many mentors and still so much to learn from each of them. Every one of you I see in yoga class teaches me something - whether it’s learning to be patient or to have courage when things get tough - and I appreciate each and every one of you.

We all have so many people that have helped us along the way. We should always remember how important it is to hold onto that feeling of gratitude for all the teachers, friends, and family who have shaped our lives and touched our hearts. These people have guided us and still help us become all that we are meant to become.

Have a great Memorial Day holiday, and while you’re getting some of that much-needed rest, take a little time to reflect and appreciate all those who have helped you along the way and made you the wonderful person you are today. And be sure to share this appreciation with these people in your life – it will give them that encouragement they need in their journey, too!

Namaste,
Tiki