Everything is Energy

"Everything is energy, and that is all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be no other way. This is not philosophy, this is physics." - Albert Einstein 

This past Sunday, I was deep in thought about how everything is energy. I've always been sensitive to the energy of places and people. Whether it's neighborhoods, rooms, stores, buildings, homes, schools, or individuals, I pick up on these energies. I used this skill often in my sales career before WSY, by matching the energy of the person I was selling to build trust. As a child, I adapted my energy to the adults around me, almost as if trying to make life more comfortable for them. It might sound strange, but maybe you can relate?

Did you know we absorb energy that isn't ours? We store energy in our body when we experience trauma, pain, sadness, and indecision. We also connect and store good energy through connections with loved ones, happy moments, nature, and whatever brings us peace and serenity. The difference is, we want to release trauma, sadness, and indecision, and hold on to the latter.

Last week, I was strength training at Fearless Physical Therapy and Fitness, and at the end of class, the discussion turned to strength training. Anna, the owner, said she would preach about the importance of strength training until her last day. I fully agree, but my ego chimed in, thinking I'd preach about yoga instead. My ego mind was competitive. Then I reminded myself, this isn't a competition; both are important. For me, yoga is more than a physical practice; it's about reconnecting with yourself, the sweetest and purest part—your soul.

When we quiet the mind and move in a way that releases stored energy, we begin to find balance in our bodies, minds, and hearts. Connecting with yourself on this level can also bring challenges and disruption. When I started my regular yoga and chiropractic journey, my life turned upside down. The energy I was releasing forced me to confront everything, and I couldn't ignore the need for change any longer.

As a yoga teacher, I see this in people. I witness the softening after a yoga class, the tears, and the release. I often hear people say, "Why don't I come to class more often? I feel so much better." As a teacher, I also wonder about this. The answer is, we often prioritize other things over ourselves. Or if we only make time for more challenging workouts, it’s because we're conditioned to feel the burn.

What's my point in all of this?

Our bodies require nourishment and balance. My job has become experimenting with healing modalities. I can't preach about it without doing the work, so I do. I know when I feel rigid, stressed, heartbroken, or angry. I witness, acknowledge, and then process through walking, yoga, reading, meditating, breathwork, listening, lifting, writing, and contemplating. It's work, but without it, who are we? We let life's layers pile on top and shove everything down. Our health, wellbeing, and energy aren't a checkbox; they're a priority.

Releasing and replenishing our energy comes back to our connection with ourselves, and we find balance. I opened WSY because I'm passionate about yoga only because I've seen what it has done for me. If you're neglecting your practice, I encourage you to find balance and make time for yourself. Don't give up on the sacred space between you and your mat.

Come to yoga! You'll feel better.