Being in the health industry can do a major number on your head when it comes to body image. Kathryn Budig More Quotes by Kathryn Budig More Quotes From Kathryn Budig There will always be people who can do it better than you, but that's a good thing! Start to see competition as inspiration — without envy. Kathryn Budig yoga inspirational people So acknowledge here to yourself, ‘I am unique, and while there may be someone who is better than me at this or that, it doesn’t matter because they’re not me. So no matter what, they’ll never do it like me because that’s impossible.’ So embrace the quirks, embrace your individuality, embrace where you are in life. No one else is like you, and that is special, and that is unique. Kathryn Budig individuality unique special So much magic lies beyond our fears. Kathryn Budig magic lying There is always room for change, but you have to be open to that change. Kathryn Budig yoga rooms Stand up for what you believe in even if it causes waves. Kathryn Budig wave causes believe My biggest struggles have been my biggest teachers. Kathryn Budig has-beens struggle teacher Never focus on what you can’t do - only imagine everything you could. Kathryn Budig imagine focus There is a “yoga body” aesthetic, which is long and sinewy. I am curvy. I get praised on a regular basis, with people telling me, “Wow, you're so brave,” simply for showing my curvy body. Being brave is going to war; being curvy is not brave. We need to be careful with how we use our words. Kathryn Budig yoga war long A new yogi doesn't handstand on their first try, and a new teacher doesn't start out as a headliner. Be patient, and trust it's all going to add up and unfold in due time. Kathryn Budig add trying teacher Happiness is a state a mind, not a dress size. Kathryn Budig size mind dresses Not everyone can or will love you. You could run a cotton candy and unicorn farm and someone's gonna think you're an asshole. Everyone's fighting their own battle and it often has nothing to do with you. Kathryn Budig fighting love-you running Just because someone disagrees with you doesn't mean you're wrong. Kathryn Budig disagree mean I hope to encourage people to take flight on their mats, in their lives, and in their hearts. Kathryn Budig flight heart people I don't define myself by my body's ability to execute gorgeous asana anymore. I'm all about taking care of my temple and understanding that its requirements change with age and time. Kathryn Budig understanding body age Take your time, teach what you love, be unabashedly you, and try not to compare yourself to someone who's been teaching longer than you. Kathryn Budig teaching trying love-is My motto in life is 'aim true'. It came from my love of Artemis, the goddess of the hunt. She inspired me to sport a gold arrow around my neck because it reminded me of her strength and that I can always hit my mark when I set intention, follow what makes my heart beat, and aim true. The arrow was a reminder that I can cut through any obstacles, that I have power, beauty, and the ability to choose love over fear every moment of my life. Kathryn Budig cutting heart sports I've been doing Isha Kriya meditation and love it. Don't get me wrong, it isn't easy or available everyday - but I'm making the effort to stop, sit, breath, and connect. Kathryn Budig effort everyday meditation There is plenty of room for us all to succeed and carve our own path. Kathryn Budig succeed path rooms Everyone needs to start somewhere. Kathryn Budig needs I encourage myself - and everyone - to focus on how you feel and take care of yourself as opposed to your waistline. Kathryn Budig how-you-feel care focus
