CHANNELING YOUR INNER WISDOM

BY ALLISSA OBLER (SHE/HER)

be. Learning to channel your inner wisdom and chart your own path feels like a special kind of magic. So, what’s the secret? Well … if you are reading this magazine, you are already on the right track.

1. Tune in to yourself.

Yoga teaches us to become more aware. When you tune in to your inner voice, body sensations, and emotions, you begin to notice who you are on a deeper level. By increasing your awareness, you can better recognize your triggers and patterns, and can then adjust your dialogue and actions accordingly.

2. Follow your gut.

By being aware, you also learn how to follow your gut. You know things. You feel them in your body, in your heart, and in your gut. But recognizing those things and believing in them are two different things! Sometimes we question ourselves, which can be a helpful way to tell the difference between ego or fearbased thoughts and those that are really us. To access your inner wisdom you must learn to make those distinctions.

Questions to Consider

• Will this bring me joy?

• Would I do this if I could set fear aside?

• Would I choose this if there were no barriers?

• Who am I doing this for?

• What keeps me from moving forward?

3. Take action.

Channeling your inner wisdom requires action. And no one can do it for you! You’ll often know when something is for you. Have you ever been on the cusp of making a purchase but instead waited to see if the item kept calling to you? It’s the same with your inner wisdom. If it is for you, the idea or notion will stick with you. It will keep you awake at night. It will distract you in the middle of your favorite show. It will consume your thoughts no matter how much it scares you. So take action! Even if it’s just one small step.

Fear is excitement without breath.

4. Practice, practice, practice.

Practice may not make perfect, but it will create consistency and build confidence. The more you practice tuning in and taking action, the easier it will become to follow your gut. You’ll begin to recognize your patterns easier and readjust quicker. You’ll become masterful at quieting your inner critic, ego, and fear. You will also be better able to stand in your own truth, tuning out the voice of your external critics or those who don’t align with your way of thinking.

When you step into your true self and channel your inner wisdom, you’ll light up your life in new and exciting ways — ways that inspire you toward continued growth and invite others to do the same. +