Yoga as a Path
I’ve been thinking about this quote lately by Rumi: “It’s your road, and yours alone, others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.” Yoga is a place to practice this concept of walking our own road, and also walking it with along with others.
What I wish I’d known before my first yoga class
After my first yoga class, I went to my car and cried. These weren’t tears of happiness or an emotional release. These were tears of embarrassment. I remember this day well, and I think of it when someone new comes to my classes. I never assume to know anyone’s story. I greet everyone with open mind and heart. There are a few things I wish I had known before I walked into my first studio. Whether you are returning to the practice after a break, or thinking about attending a yoga class for the first time, here are 5 of my helpful tips: (Photo by Ian Stauffer on Unsplash)
5 tips for a home yoga practice
Before the pandemic, I always had a home practice that was more of a supplement to my studio practice. Now that my home practice is my main practice, it has changed the way I do my yoga. I’m more introspective and in tune with my needs.