I just love that quote!!! So true…when we are on our yoga mats we are thinking positive, healing, profound thoughts that we hope will follow us off the mat and into our everyday life. Since starting my yoga journey, I have definitely benefitted from my practice. I do feel calmer and more centered, but I also have had the summer off so I’m sure that is part of it too. Here are some thoughts that I try to carry off the mat.
*ALWAYS MAKE TIME FOR SELF-CARE…YOU CANNOT POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP.
*JUST BECAUSE OTHERS ARE COMPLAINING OR SEEING EVERYTHING WITH A NEGATIVE MINDSET DOESN’T MEAN YOU HAVE TO FOLLOW THEIR LEAD. IF YOU ARE AT PEACE, GO WITH IT AND SEE JOY IN ALL SITUATIONS.
*I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THIS ONE ALL SUMMER. WHENEVER I WOULD SEE SOMETHING THAT ANGERED ME OR BOTHERED ME, INSTEAD OF THINKING OR SAYING A JUDGMENTAL THOUGHT, I TRIED TO SEE THE GOOD IN THE SITUATION OR HAVE EMPATHY FOR THE PERSON OR PEOPLE.
*THIS HAS BEEN PHRASED IN DIFFERENT WAYS…ANOTHER QUOTE THAT IS SIMILAR TO THIS IS ENERGY FLOWS WHERE YOUR ATTENTION GOES. IF YOU THINK POSITIVE, JOYFUL THOUGHTS… THAT IS WHAT YOU’LL MANIFEST. IF YOU THINK NEGATIVE, JUDGMENTAL THOUGHTS, THAT IS WHAT YOU’LL MANIFEST.
When I’m at my yoga classes, this is the beautiful mat that I use. I just got it and I LOVE It. It is a Yohola cork mat. Talk about no slipping!!! I sweat a lot even though it’s not hot yoga and my hands DO NOT SLIP!!! It is so great. This company is in South Carolina and they have a green, sustainable business with great products. This is the design that I got on my mat, but there are others to choose from. There are also mats with no design and there are different thicknesses and types to choose from. I got an Aura mat, but I emailed them because I wasn’t sure if it was the right one for me because my hands sweat so much. They got back to me with a recommendation. If these seem like the mats for you, click here (affiliate link) to explore the wonderful world of Yohola Yoga. You receive a 10% discount with this link:)
If you order a mat, have a mat you love, practice on the grass…no matter how you yoga, I hope that you live your life off the mat with all the joy, calm, love and focus that you have on your mat.
I’ll have to check out that mat, I need a new one! Mine is pretty slippery and it’s so annoying! Love these quotes. Always a good pick me up!
If you love yoga and slip a lot, it is the BEST mat:)
I have never done yoga before, but it’s on my list of things to try. I will be sure to get a good mat when I do 🙂
Definitely give yoga a try.
I used to really enjoy doing yoga there is something very calming and soothing about it and all it stands for.
I absolutely love it.
I’ve never heard of a cork mat, but I’m totally check them out! I am in need of a new yoga mat. I also love all the quotes! that you shared!
They are handmade in SC…gotta love it.
LOVE my cork mat.
Cute post. This is the first I’ve seen of a cork mat. I LOVE IT! My mats are the typical, thin, silicone-ish / rubber mats in bold, bright colors. I may have to search online and snag me one of those cork mats. Thanks for sharing.
I really believe in self-care. How can we take care of everyone else around us if we aren’t the best we can be. Yoga is wonderful place to begin.
Yoga is awesome:)
This is such a good thought. I will remind myself of this whenever I am getting stressed or tensed.
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Yes! Self-care has been something I’ve really come to realize I need to work on because I don’t get much of a break and I think sometimes it shows. Thank you for reminding me 🙂
Thanks for the reminder to actually use my yoga mat :-). I prefer walking but with the heat, it would be nice to do some yoga instead. I want the mat to think well of me :-).
These are all great quotes. I love these. And I really want to be what my yoga mat thinks I am!
Love the quotes! I just began my yoga journey this last spring. It has been an amazing process and I love how it makes me feel!
Me too!!! LOVE my yoga.
This is a nice post! I wish I could do Yoga. I tend to just get the giggles whenever I try. I love these quotes.
I love all of your quotes here, especially the title of your post and *ALWAYS MAKE TIME FOR SELF-CARE…YOU CANNOT POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP. It’s so true. I’ve never heard of a cork mat before – I need to look into that., especially since it helps with slipping!
NO slipping at all:)
These are all great inspirational quotes. I love the one about looking for the good in every situation. I need to be better about that.
I haven’t heard that yoga quote before but that is so true. We always practice self love and positivity so it’s important to carry it off the mat too
Absolutely:)
I have been working really hard this year to try to train my mind to look at things and situations presented in my life differently, and it is been hard. But… so worth it! For example, there are days when people cut me off when I am driving and I don’t make it through a light. I used to throw my hands up or say something out loud (that isn’t so nice). But, now I think to myself, “Ok, maybe I wasn’t supposed to make it through that light and I was just saved from an accident.” A little extreme, but keeps me centered and not acting like a crazy person lol
I know exactly what you are saying…I have been trying to do the same thing. When someone cuts me off or drives on my tail and I just let them go by, I say I guess they had somewhere important to go or an emergency to get to.
I’ve never done yoga because I’m just not very flexible though I guess that doing it would improve on that. If you are doing it I’m sure a quality mat is important to have to maximize the experience so this is good info to know.
I am not flexible, but have gotten more flexible through my yoga practice.
I love your point about self care. I had to learnt he hard way that self care is just as important as caring for others.
Absolutely!!
“Train your mind to see the good in every situation” is SO important. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your physical body.
Sometimes the mind is even MORE important than the body.
Those are some great quotes! I don’t do much yoga, but I know it can leave you really peaceful.
Thank you.
I’ve heard great things about these yoga mats. I definitely need to look into them!
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You remind me to do some yoga again. MY mat is calling me and probably collecting dust . It’s been a while since I did yoga.
Literally love every single one of these quotes! Such a good inspiration/motivation to do better at your next workout!
Glad they spoke to you:)
My eldest niece is into yoga and I would love to get her a new yoga mat for Christmas. I’m going to check on this and get her one. It is never too early to start shopping for Christmas gifts.
They are awesome mats:)
I have a standard yoga mat that I use for working out. It gets slippery after a few minutes of working out and I catch myself struggle to maintain my grip. The cork mat sounds like a great alternative.
No slip at all:)
Yes love that quote! Being that positive, calm and motivated individual on my yoga mat is definitely what I aspire to be on a daily basis.
Absolutely!!
Love this quote! Thanks for sharing. I do need a new yoga mat too 🙂
If you need non-slip, they are the best.
I’ve never tried yoga but it is definitely on my list of things to do before ending this year, so I will remember this post when I start. By the way love all these motivating quotes.
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Thank you
Sometimes it’s so hard to stay positive in situations that get you down. Thank you for the reminder to stay positive and to look for the good in all areas of life.
Yesssss!!!!
Such a good point that we do all this work on the yoga mat, but it isn’t any good if we don’t live those intentions once we’re done with our practice. Great advice.
Thanks Beth
These quotes are all amazing–and I love the one about the yoga mat (as well as pouring from an empty cup… that one especially sits from me because sometimes we need to take care of our needs first). Thanks so much for sharing <3
Yoga is the best.
Yes it is!! Charlotte was going to be my son’s name if he had been a girl:)
I love all of the quotes especially “Train your mind to see the good in every situation”.
YES!!! You literally have to train your mind…it’s hard work.
Those are awesome quotes!
Thank you:)
Love these quotes. It’s been awhile since I’ve practiced yoga and my body is telling me I need to. Thanks for the inspiration.
I can feel it when I don’t get on the mat for a few days.
I am going to print off all these mantras and post them on my mirror. Such great reminders!! Thank you.
That’s awesome Jessica
This post had some amazing quotes that are so inspiring to your self-care. Great read.
Thank you Crystal