What came up during my first yoga practice of 2026

You might know by now that flow is my jam! If there is one thing that I love, it's when inspiration strikes while I am in flow and that is exactly what I experienced this morning.

As a reminder, the term “flow state” describes a mental state in which a person is completely focused on a single task or activity. Yoga or walks are typically the easiest ways for me to get into flow.

On this new years day, I had the privilege to get my first yoga practice in for 2026! Yoga, more specifically hot yoga, has been a huge part of my life for the last 17+ years.

My relationship with yoga has evolved over the years and I really cherish where it is at this point in time. The shapes, the hot room, the teachers, the community.. all play a role in making my practice a special moment. A moment for me to connect mind+body, to release what no longer serves me and to fill my cup.

Once in a while, I experience this unreal class where everything seems in perfect alignment.. my mind is clear, the beat of the music is in perfect synchronicity with the movements of my body, my breath is seamless, I find myself not being able to hide my smile.. I am totally immersed in the best possible way.

That happened again this morning on this first day of the year. I found myself in flow.. while the sun was shining, surrounded by beautiful yogis, a full heart and a big smile.

What better time, then & there, to pick words to focus on for my yoga practice in 2026.. especially when they just came to me during the class.

My 2026 words for my yoga practice are:

• DEPTH - an invitation to explore my limits with curiosity

• SOFTNESS - an invitation to move with ease and explore more fluidity, less straight lines

• STRENGTH - an invitation to challenge myself with arm balances and get uncomfortable

What are your words for 2026?

How do they inspire you? How will you embrace them?