the fact that these words coming out of my mouth is so surprising. i always liked the idea of going to a yoga studio but i think i was so caught up in my own thoughts that i projected a lot of insecurities i had about myself onto the studio as well as the fellow participants, that it really left a negative taste in my mouth.
practicing in the privacy of my own bedroom, listening to my own music while learning the sun salutations has been amazing, and freeing and life changing.
it's been roughly 4 weeks since I've started doing the Sun Salutations, I'm up to a 7 (I add 1 full set every week) and today I was able to go from Plank down into the floor position (not sure what it's called but I always feel like it's the down portion of push-up) without plopping/falling into the ground. It was graceful. It was beautiful and I felt amazingly strong!
I'm looking to expand my routine, any tips? thoughts?
I signed up for the Yoga Journals 21 Day Challenge and been doing each day in sequence when I have the additional time in the morning. It's nice because they supply videos and I can just turn them on after my Sun Salutations are done, and continue on with them.
I've even been thinking of a yoga retreat... even if it were just for a few days I think that would be fun to learn some of the moves, flows whatever it's called.
Have you ever been on a yoga retreat? Would you recommend it?
I'm intrigued by doing yoga at home. Where did you get the info to learn the sun salutations?
ReplyDeleteWay back when I bought my first yoga mat, it was a Reebok one and it came with a poster depicting them. I'd gladly scan a copy and forward it to you if you are my interested!
Deletenice! I've yet to try yoga but I am intrigued by it. We are actually getting a Bikram Yoga Centre in the city I live in so I'm really, really excited and definitely want to check it out when it's open. Ron even said he wanted to try it!!! I think a yoga retreat would be awesome, and that's coming from a person who doesn't even know what it's like!
ReplyDeletei read that on your blog last week! how exciting! I only went once and it was intense.. but that will be awesome if you and ron would do it together!
DeleteYay for a home yoga practice! Good for you! The "push-up" position is called Chaturanga dandasana (four-limped staff pose). And isn't it an awesome feeling when you finally have the strength to hover there??? I've always wanted to try a retreat, but it looks like it might be a little while before I make it to one. I say go for it, though! And as for more moves you can add on, I think the yoga journal videos are perfect. They also have podcast (audio and some video) that you can use. I'd recommend the audio ones only once you're more familiar with the poses, though. Let me know if you have any questions and I'd be happy to help in any way I can!
ReplyDeleteYay for a home yoga practice! Good for you! The "push-up" position is called Chaturanga dandasana (four-limped staff pose). And isn't it an awesome feeling when you finally have the strength to hover there??? I've always wanted to try a retreat, but it looks like it might be a little while before I make it to one. I say go for it, though! And as for more moves you can add on, I think the yoga journal videos are perfect. They also have podcast (audio and some video) that you can use. I'd recommend the audio ones only once you're more familiar with the poses, though. Let me know if you have any questions and I'd be happy to help in any way I can!
ReplyDeleteYoga Centre in the city I live in so I'm really, really excited and definitely want to check it out when it's open. Ron even said he wanted to try it!!! I think a yoga retreat would be awesome.
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