Take a pause.

Say “no” to distractions.

Say “yes” to the extracurriculars that feed my soul.

Evaluate my personal needs – and the needs of KQ Writing Studio.

Not completely tense up when I’m stretched by the experience of entrepreneurship…because I know that the work will be balanced with plenty of rest and nourishment.

Yoga is one of those “yes” items for me.

There’s so much more to be said of this practice – from sacred roots to emotional work – but this is just a quick breakdown of why yoga works for someone who lives on the computer.

1. 90% of my time is spent typing on the computer. Carpal tunnel is no friend of mind. Yoga reminds me to stretch out my tight wrists and fingers.
2. Sitting at the computer can be rough on my neck and hips. Yoga helps me loosen my hip flexors and realign my posture.
3. My work requires me to be mentally “on” 100% of the time. Yoga reconnects me with my body, without demanding complex thinking.
4. As I’m learning how to grow my business, I sometimes unconsciously tense up my body as a response to the responsibility on my shoulders. Reconnecting with my breath during yoga sessions eases that tension.
5. Being present and content in the now keeps me well-resourced, both creatively and energetically, as I support fellow business owners through my online services.

What’s one “yes item” you can reconnect with this weekend? Your body and soul deserve some downtime.

Further Reading on KatQuintana.com: If you’d like to learn more about my approach to entrepreneurship, check out these other blog posts.

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