Raw And Real with Sakshi

“You’re allowed to say ‘No’ without guilt. ‘No’ is a complete sentence. And it doesn’t mean you love them any less — it means you’re choosing to love yourself too.”  

Yoga — the word itself feels so serene, right? You picture a peaceful morning, fresh air, a calm mind, and the perfect downward dog. Instagram is full of gorgeous shots of people gracefully flowing through poses like dancers. But then… reality hits. If you’ve ever tried yoga in your living room and found yourself tangled like a pretzel or falling flat during “Tree Pose,” you’re not alone. This blog post (and comic!) is a lighthearted look at what we expect yoga to be like versus what it’s actually like when we try it for ourselves. 😅 When Your Body Doesn’t Match the YouTube Video In the comic above, I captured one of the most relatable yoga moments — trying to mirror a calm, stable pose, and wobbling uncontrollably instead. You watch the instructor float into balance with their eyes closed, while you're blinking in confusion, wondering which leg goes where. That’s the funny part about self-growth practices like yoga. We think we’ll be perfect at it. But healing isn’t always ele...

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