Have you ever felt that your energy has changed the entire atmosphere of a situation? I had this experience last Friday. I came in to teach my regular 6 a.m. yoga class at the studio, and I wasn’t in the best mood. The week had had its ups and downs, and I woke up focusing on the downs. I came into the studio feeling kind of low. I promised myself not to let that happen again. I promised to show up fully for each class I teach, in order to best serve the yogis coming to practice.

So the next day as I drove to the studio on my way to teach another morning class, I put on an uplifting podcast to boost my mood. By the time I got to the studio I felt happy and calm. And the effect of my state on the class was noticeable. It was such a powerful, connected class that I felt almost Zen-like afterward.

Following these experiences, I reflected on the change in my energy after listening to that podcast. It made me consider other ways that are available to us to change our energy.