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that's not very yogi of you

"That's not very yogi of you," Blake commented as we were walking our dog one night. There was no malice in his voice, just observation.  I had gotten upset and my quick rise to anger surprised Blake. We were catching each other up on our days and an off the cuff comment bothered me. I explained to my husband why it bothered me, in which he understood why. He then questioned and asked "Why are you getting angry? Being a yogi is being calm all the time." His words reflected a grander perception many have of yoga, and of life. This glorified ideal that having it all together equates to financial success, calm demeanor, materialistic accumulation, and effortlessly happy relationships.  It's not all 'light and love'. It's not all 'release to receive'. It's not all instagrammable moments. It's not all perfect or easy. What yoga is to me and does for me changes, as frequently as the tides, seasons, and the moon change. Some days

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