Even teachers need rest
Lately, I went through a hard season.
After a strong sickness, my energy dropped, my mood followed, and my mind started telling heavy stories. Doubt crept in. I questioned my choices, my path, even myself as a yoga teacher.
Instead of pushing through, I chose something else: medicine that doesn’t come in pills. Simple, ancient, slow medicine. This is what supported me 🌿
Gentle movement (yoga & stretching)
Not to “achieve” anything — just to feel my body again. Soft movement helped release stagnation, calm my nervous system, and remind me that my body is not the enemy, but an ally.
Walking barefoot on the beach
Feet in the sand, ocean breeze on my skin. Grounding directly with the earth helped regulate my emotions, bring me back to the present moment, and quiet the mental noise.
Sun bathing (20–30 min, between 8–11am, without sunscreen)
Early sun gently supported my circadian rhythm, vitamin D levels, and mood. A reminder that light is medicine when we receive it with respect.
A warm cup of 100% cacao
Cacao opens the heart softly. Rich in magnesium and natural mood-supporting compounds, it helped me feel held, connected, and more compassionate with myself.
Cooking my own meals, from scratch
Chopping vegetables became meditation. Nourishing food — lots of veggies, warm meals — supported my gut, my energy, and gave me a sense of self-care and presence.
Herbal foot baths
A simple ritual, yet deeply calming. Warm water, herbs, slowing down. It helped me release tension, ground my energy, and prepare my body for rest.
20 minutes of meditation
Not to “empty my mind,” but to sit with whatever was there. Breath by breath, I learned to witness my thoughts instead of believing every single one.
Less social media
To stop comparing my behind-the-scenes with others’ highlights. Creating space from screens helped my nervous system reset and my self-trust grow back.
A lot of rest & slowing down
This might have been the hardest — and most important — medicine. Letting myself pause without guilt. Honoring the healing process instead of rushing it.
I’m sharing this because healing isn’t linear, and even teachers go through dark clouds.
This season reminded me that I don’t have to be “perfect” to be enough — just present, honest, and kind to myself.
If you’re going through something similar: you’re not broken. You might just need softer medicine ;
From my heart to yours,
Love, Flo
