Calmer, With More Energy?

I didn't know what I was in for when I started practicing yoga and later, meditation. I didn't know the effect it would have on my life outside the Ashram.

I didn't know I would get calmer overall, especially in potentially stressful situations.

I didn't know I'd be able to kick caffeine fairly easily when I replaced it with morning yoga and be able to still maintain good energy throughout the day.

I didn't know I'd become more mindful of my eating choices, and be able to calm the cravings and stay out of fast food drive-thrus.

I didn't know I could sleep so soundly.

I didn't know I would become more grateful overall.

I thought I was just getting in better shape and alleviating some back and shoulder pain that wouldn't seem to go away.

Turns out, that was just the beginning.