Letter to my Unborn Child

Taken on August 28th, 2013 - Sweet Pea at 29 weeks, 4 days

Dear Sweet Pea,

We are getting closer and closer to our official meeting. Soon enough I get to hold you in my arms. I am in awe every single day when you kick and flutter, letting me know that you’re really there. As you prepare to enter the world, I will begin my journey into motherhood. I am filled with mixed emotions: excited, nervous, anxious, happy, scared, and sometimes overwhelmed. You give me butterflies in my stomach, literally and figuratively! Above all, I am filled with gratitude. I am grateful for your Dad, he is a wonderful partner and I guarantee he will be an amazing father. I am grateful for my family, they are a great support system and they will be there for you no matter what. I am grateful for my friends, they will shower you with lots of love and gifts. You will be surrounded by people who will love you unconditionally and keep you safe. Most of all, I am grateful to have you. You give my life a whole new meaning.

I can’t thank you enough for blessing me with your presence. My pregnancy has been pure bliss. Your Dad sure enjoyed your kicks to his face lol. You’ve been such a good little sweet pea in my belly, and I’m sure you’ll be just as great when you come out.

You had a good journey even before taking your first breath. You went to Hawaii to witness a beautiful beach wedding and meet our wonderful Ohana (by the way, sorry if I hit you with a boogie board, Mommy thought she was a pro). We will definitely go back. I know you enjoyed our off-key singing when we went to the Backstreet Boys concert. I bet you heard lots of crazy noises from people trying to talk to you over the past couple of months. Soon you will meet them and see the craziness for yourself. I hope your “womb service” was to your satisfaction. We ate lots of fruits and veggies for your nourishment, that way we won’t have any problem with you eating your veggies. Sorry for all the ice capps and caramel macchiatos, don’t worry they were decaf (most of the time). We practiced lots of yoga together. Maybe you’ll become a yogini like Mommy. We watched your Dad play softball, he is a superstar! If you want to become a pro athlete, go for it! I look forward to our family adventures! I hope you’ll enjoy traveling as much as your Dad and I do. I hope you get to see all of the world's beauty and the goodness it has to offer.

A lot will happen as you grow. You will meet people from all walks of life. I warn you, not everyone will be nice but you’ll know who to keep close. You will make mistakes. You will get hurt. You will cry. Don’t be afraid to fall down because I know you will learn get back up and overcome your adversities. You will fall in love, just like I did with your Dad. You will be inspired and YOU will inspire. You will live, laugh, and learn.

Always know that your Dad and I will be there for you no matter what. You deserve nothing but the best and I have no doubt that you will make us proud parents. The world is not perfect, but I know that you will grow up to make it a better place. We love you very much and we cannot wait to meet you.

I’m ready when you are, Baby.

Love,

Mommy

Nice to meet you!

I am very excited to launch my blog! I hope to bring you inspirations for your own practice on and off the mat. My journey has only begun and I cannot wait to find out where it will take me.

First and foremost, I want to introduce you to how I got into yoga. 
 
While in university back in 2009, a good friend invited me to attend a free class offered by Lululemon in Square One Mississauga. I am not a morning person, so waking up early on a Sunday morning to "work out" was not on top of my list. But boy, was I glad to wake up early that day and take my first plunge into the yoga world! Following the class I felt invigorated and took on the rest of the day full of feel-good energy! Over the years, I joined a several hot yoga studios, attended yoga classes offered at my local gym, and built a solid home practice thanks to YouTube. This exercise routine quickly turned into a passion. In 2010, I graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. I currently work at an office job that is unrelated to my studies and career path. Being stuck in an unfulfilling job, I continued my yoga practice to relieve stress. I felt at home on the mat.

After a year of pondering, I finally decided to enroll in yoga teacher training during the Fall of 2012. I wanted to take my own practice to the next level and learn the history and what it truly means to be a yogini. I completed my 250-hour yoga teacher training on December 2012 with Hot Yoga Wellness under the guidance of Sujun Chen. I am trained in Hatha Yoga both in a heated and non-heated room. I am also interested in teaching Kids Yoga and Pre-Natal Yoga. I plan to get certified in Pre/Post-natal yoga in the near future. As a personal practice, I'd love to practice more Bikram and Ashtanga. 

And of course, what's an intro without a photo? Here is a recent one of me taken during my amazing trip to the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. 

Aloha! From Waikiki, Hawaii. June 2013.

See you on the mat. Namaste!

Namaste!

Official launch coming soon.