The Day Hot Yoga (Almost) Broke Me—What I Learned 🧘‍♀️

Enjoying some time in one of my favorite places on Earth, Lake Powell!

The Day Hot Yoga (Almost) Broke Me

Shannon’s June update

I walked into my hot yoga class, just like every other day.

Except today, the heat almost crushed me.

It started out manageable, but shortly after our warmup ended, the teacher cranked up the dial, and the heat became unbearable and relentless. It tested everything I had—my body, my breath, my focus—but most of all, my mind. I practice yoga regularly. I like the heat. But today… today was something else. It took everything I had just to get to the finish line.

And if I’m being 100% honest with you—I did cry.

Not loud, not dramatic. Just a few quiet tears rolling down my cheeks as I stood there, staring at myself in the mirror, wondering if I could keep going.

In that moment, I started to reflect—how many times in life have I been here before? Standing in the middle of the metaphorical fire, feeling like I was about to break, but choosing to fight through.

I started thinking about my limits.

Why do I keep pushing through when I’m in this zone?
Why do I return to this place where everything burns and nothing feels possible?
What are my true limits and have I reached them?

Deep down I know this is where I find myself. At the limits. Not in the easy wins and not in the days when it all flows.

But in the moments that demand everything—and give me nothing but truth in return.

My 3 Takeaways From the Fire

You are stronger than the voice that tells you to quit.
That whisper that says, “Just sit this one out,” isn’t your limit—it’s your invitation. Can you stay with the discomfort a moment longer? There’s growth in that pause.
Hard doesn’t mean wrong.
We often mistake difficulty for misalignment. But sometimes, the hard thing is the right thing. Staying the course—especially when it’s tough—is a sign of purpose, not punishment.
The fire reveals who you already are.
We think challenge builds us—but more often, it just reveals us. Strength. Grit. Resilience. They’re already there. The heat just brings them to the surface.

So today, I cried.

And tomorrow, I’ll show up again.

Now I challenge you this week—ask yourself:

What fire am I standing in right now?
Can I stay just a little longer in the discomfort?
And what might I discover if I do?

You don’t have to love the fire, but you will be shaped by it. And if you’re directly in it, I see you. You’re not weak for struggling—you’re strong for standing in it.

Keep showing up.

You’re not alone in the fire.

Quote of the Month

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”

3 of My Favorite Things to Do in the Summer Heat

Jump on the trampoline with the sprinklers on! It’s the best to cool down AND double bounce your kiddos.
Eat ice-cold watermelon. Nothing tastes better in the heat of the day.
Jump into an alpine lake. The contrast between heat and cold is next level for your body and mind.

Enjoy the summer sun and I’ll see you back here soon in the next blog!