In Gratitude | Yoga Intensive Program

I leave you with things from my shelf
You both gave so much of your self!!
I will apologize in advance…as Im not giving you wealth

The gratitude I feel I want you to know…
Your love for us you did show
You shared your great wisdom which will help me to grow
So many wonderful seeds you did sew
Beautiful things to reflect on as home I go

Your skill on the mat was such a great aid
For other teachers, you, I would not trade.
Kindness, gentleness, comfort you displayed

So what did I leave you may ask?
The answer to this, in it I bask..
The first thing I leave you is my mask

Space in my brain, self doubt doesn’t fit
The wall of insecurities i will not hit
I will breathe and meditate until these thoughts quit.
As I listened and studied, to myself I had to admit.
Negative thoughts about me, I do permit…
To the mask I will work hard not to submit

My anxiety on the shelf will be
Myself I’m still learning to see
You ladies and mentors have helped set me free
Set myself free, from Me!

I leave one more thing behind…
A piece of my heart, this I did find
I’m leaving these words for your mind
It was because of you combined
I am not feeling so confined…

I send a hug
For allowing me to completely unplug
On my heart your love does tug
It will help me to continue to negativity shrug

I will be back
That is a fact
This is not our final act
Your training, you heart..Exact!!!

By Brenda Nicholson,

Participant, Yoga Intensive Program 2025
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