5 Life Questions with Zoë Grace
We asked Zoë Grace - (@zoe6race) an Ayurvedic Yoga & Reiki Practitioner, based in Hawaii, five questions about practice, presence, and perspective. Here's what she shared.
1. What advice would you give to someone looking to create a daily practice of yoga? Where does one start?
“You start in the here and now. Yoga is not about the physical practice, but to yolk. Yolk yourself to yourself, yourself to God. Anything can be a practice, similar to how anything can be a prayer. Invite gratitude and intention, and your practice has already begun.”
2. What do you love most about living in Hawaii, and how has it shaped your perspective on life?
“The Kingdom saved me. I have nothing but gratitude for this sacred place and the blessings it has brought me. The people, the teachings, the ‘Āina have all made me who I am and who I am becoming. Moving here was my reintroduction to God, and to myself. It was the beginning of my yoga practice, and the beginning of my faith. God is potent—but God is especially felt on these islands. I thank God every day for allowing me to be a visitor to a place of such reverence. It is one of my greatest blessings.”
3. How do you love to spend a perfect day off, and what brings you the most joy in those moments?
“In nature, either ‘alone’ (with God and my womb), or with a dear sister. Creating a sacred space with all of our rituals—preferably on the beach or next to a river with the sun shining. Spending the day filled with intention and prayer brings me the most joy. Perhaps on a microdose, to be extra receptive to God’s signs.”
4. When do you feel the deepest sense of connection to God?
“In God’s creation. Nature truly is so healing, and I feel God most when I’m outside—especially somewhere green, or with the ocean. Also, when I’m connecting to my womb.”
5. What is one thing you wish to experience before the end of this life?
“I try to leave it up to God’s plan and release expectation, but I would love to experience motherhood. In my perspective, I can’t imagine anything more sacred than creating, growing, birthing, and raising life with intention and love.”
