Friends, I am in love with yoga. So in love, that I am willing to do the kid swap thing just so I can go to yoga. Yes, I can practice at home. Yes, I am now a subscriber of Yoga Today. Yes, I am still riding my bike in the garage to get some cardio. But, no, I can’t really do yoga unless I go to a class. When I’m at home there is something called distractions- the ones on the computer table that resemble bills, the unread books piled on my desk, the toys in the other room…When you are trying to find your “drishti”, it would be nice if it didn’t fall on a “unfinished project!!”
We now have three yoga studios in my town and I’ve tried all three. And, although, there are good things about all of them, NONE compare to the yoga I was taking at Yoga Works. NONE. It makes it hard for me to be a student cause now I am always thinking about the way my teachers taught me- shoulder stand should never be done without blankets and firm instructions, for example. Yes, I’d like to teach yoga in a studio. I’ve always wanted to do that. Just haven’t figured out the “how” yet.
Anyway, so what is so great about a Yoga Works sequence that is different from other kinds of yoga?
1. Theme/plan/peak pose. Each class will generally have a sequence based on one pose- such as headstand. And all the poses will lead up to that one pose.
2. General warm-up period- this will usually resemble Sun Salutes with modifications.
3. Targeted warm-up. If you are working towards loosening up the hip flexors for a full backbend, then Crescent and Vira 1′s will be addressed.
4. A YW sequence will include a warm-up, to standing poses, to inversions, to backbends, to seated poses, to relaxation/mediation.
5. Finally, it makes sense. Your body will feel good after a good class. When one pose flows from one thing to the next.
Do you have any questions about yoga? Any particular poses you have questions about? If you are new to yoga, I suggest looking for classes labeled beginner or level 1. And, try LOTS of teachers before you completely blow it off!
5 responses so far ↓
1 Jen // Jul 3, 2009 at 5:17 am
Try Anahata Yoga, formerly Inland Yoga in Riverside- Shannon, Jessa, and others have amazing classes- for you, a level 2/3 class. Go with me!
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2 Black Knight // Jul 3, 2009 at 7:57 am
I never tried yoga but it sounds interesting. The problem is the time, the life is too hectic: family, work, running, biking, swimming…..
3 RunToFinish // Jul 3, 2009 at 2:34 pm
so true about trying a lot of different types and teachers, that’s how i finally learned to enjoy it. i think if i try easing in to poses more often it would help ensure I don’t over extend. any other tips for protecting the knees?
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4 Andrea@WellnessNotes // Jul 3, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I used to take a yoga class that I loved. But then I moved, and life got really hectic. I do some poses at home, but it’s not the same as taking a class. I have to look for a yoga class that works for me!
Have a great weekend!
5 Dave // Jul 7, 2009 at 4:25 am
Glad all those trips to your house for babysitting have paid off, and wanted to say hey!
Talk to you soon
your brother
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