I went to an Iyengar class on Saturday morning. Iyengar is a form of yoga that focuses on form, perfecting each pose individually rather than a flow of breath and movement like Vinyasa. (or so I understand it to be). I find this style to be obtrusive and over-explained. The instructor kept talking about how to open the backs of the knees, but her example just didn’t resonate with me. Instead, ...
First week down…
Last night I attended my 3rd yoga class in one week. I’m so proud of myself for keeping this up!! So far, the only gain I’ve realized is that I have so much to learn including the art of balancing on my arms while my legs are draped over my shoulders – don’t even try to imagine what I’m describing, as I could barely comprehend what was happening, and I was there! The class was challenging ...
The Hopes + Goals for my Yoga Practice.
To dispel the mysticism surrounding yoga, meditation and other spiritual practices through a detailed documentation of my own spiritual journey. The journey starts with a set of objectives, a goal, and some criteria for measurement. The path involves an engaged yoga practice, daily (where possible) meditation, and the enlistment of gurus where necessary, coupled with a self-help read per month. ...
The Skeptic Yogi is Born
I lost my mother earlier this year. She was a big part of my life, and although this happened over 4 months ago now, it’s only now starting to really sink in that she’s gone. Being the proactive type-A that I am, I’ve decided to strategically embrace and co-exist with my grief in the most efficient and effective way possible. Does this sound as though I’m managing my grief as I might a new work ...
