Looking for a little encouragement
Hi all!
I could just use some gentle encouragement or your "been there" stories. I would love to know I'm not alone and that the place I'm at now isn't set in stone!
I am completely brand new to acroyoga. I've started coming out to a local jam and everyone is so kind and welcoming. The issue is me. I am finding myself shy and standoffish and struggling to break through that. I know it's no one's job but mine, I'm not waiting for people to approach me or upset that they aren't (especially when I'm likely giving off "leave me alone vibes"). I'm just frustrated with myself, but also learning about myself. Next jam I'm going to approach someone and ask them if they want to try something together. Asking is my only goal, regardless of their answer. I'm not afraid of rejection, its just crossing that threshold of putting myself out there that's hard.
I'm worried that the folks around me won't be open to me in the future, because *I* have been closed off. I hope that's not the case.
Has anyone else gone through this? This is totally something I can work on and get past, right?
edited to add: I did join in some today! I didn't just sit off to the side the whole time. I flew, based, and spotted. I just found myself off to the side - of my own doing! - more often than I would like.