Stop Waiting for Perfect

There’s this idea that floats around that you need to be good at something before you’re allowed to enjoy it. 

That you need to be strong, or coordinated, or flexible before you go to a workout class designed to build those skills. That it’ll be embarrassing if you don’t know what to do. Guess what? The idea isn’t real. 

The only thing you need to be “good” at to start anything is showing up. Not perfectly, not in the exact same way each time, not gracefully. Just show up. 

It’s only embarrassing if you’re embarrassed

We spend so much time worrying about how we look, how we move, what other people might think — especially in spaces like group classes. 

But here’s the thing: no one’s watching you as closely as you are. And if they were, who says looking a bit wobbly or unsure is embarrassing?

There’s nothing cringey about trying. There’s nothing awkward about learning. 

We’re not here to perform. We’re here to connect – with our breath, our bodies and ourselves. 

Movement is an act of self-love, not self-correction 

When you show up for yourself -  whether it’s on the mat, in a studio or out for a walk - you’re telling yourself: I’m worth this time. 

It’s a commitment to being present with yourself, for however long you’ve carved out. It means choosing to move because your body deserves care, not punishment. 

Movement is where we get to explore the in-between. Between pushing ourselves and giving ourselves a break. Between stretch and strength. Challenge and rest. 

Some days you’ll leave class feeling powerful. Other days, you’ll just feel like you showed up – and that’s powerful too. 

It’s normal to feel unsure - do it anyway

The first time I went to a group class in LA, I wasn’t sure I would belong. I didn’t think I’d be very good (I wasn’t) and I thought that would be embarrassing (it wasn’t). 

I went, regardless of any hesitations. And I found a kind of movement that clicked with my body. That made me feel a bit more balanced. That eventually became the seed of what I’m now building. Imagine if I hadn’t gone. 

We hear it all the time – great things happen outside your comfort zone. But sometimes we forget that it might just be a small step outside. One moment of saying “I’ll try.”

This is your life – you get to decide what’s for you 

We’re living in our own lives and we are responsible for filling them with the things that bring us joy. Not with what looks right or what other people expect – what actually feels good to you.