Well, duh, you might say. As a former dancer and someone who knows many people who love the practice, embracing yoga seems like a no brainer. But it has taken quite some time to do so. My first memory of trying it out was a yoga on the beach class led by Janey. It was perfect in a way I knew I'd never find again. Subsequent attempts proved incredibly painful and I grew impatient with myself in classes. It hurt, I was too inflexible to even get close to the poses, everyone already seemed to know what they were doing, and exploring the various styles felt overwhelming. Plus, with the commute and limited "me" time, how was I going to fit it in?
Now there are no time constraint excuses and I decided to give it another try. My sister in law pointed me to Yoga Anytime, an online community of teachers and classes of all varieties and levels. I found a coupon code for a free month-long trial and took the plunge. The website has a seemingly endless supply of video led instruction and a handy search tool to find exactly what you're in the mood for. I'm sure I'm missing things by not having fellow students and a teacher alongside me, but being able to explore yoga comfortably at home has been amazing. I found an instructor I really like (thanks Linda!) and have been completing "flows" almost daily. It has been exciting for the poses to become easier and to slowly start to feel better. Less inflexible, less creaky, and little by little a bit stronger. I feel more centered and grounded after each session. Plus with the last couple days of beautiful weather, I've dragged the mat onto the deck and downward dogged with a fantastic view out over the lake. I only wish I had embraced it earlier!
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