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A bunch of us got together and did yoga in the park the other day. It was good times and in the heat was pretty much hot yoga in the park! Did I ever get burnt…
Oh, and on the topic of yoga - we did yoga to Michael Jackson this past Wednesday in the studio. “That sounds a little weird” you might say, but how many people can honestly say they’ve yoga’d to MJ? Not many but I’m now one of ‘em! And all of you who haven’t don’t know what you’re missing! :P But yeah, it was good…hard to keep from giggling every once in a while but it was a lot of fun. Definitely one of the highlights of my week. :)
I started to do yoga oh…about 2 months ago now and I’ve really been getting into it. I’ve latched onto a local studio (my Moksha) really well. They’re one of the larger studios in Winnipeg and I thought I wouldn’t like that, but it really has been such a positive thing. Their size allows them to offer all sorts of classes for all different levels of people. I’ve already grown so much in my practice there and I can’t wait until I’m able to participate in the more difficult classes. I crave inversions.
In our western society it’s also really nice to see some instructors place an emphasis on the spiritual, meditative side of yoga. A lot of other studios have westernized the yoga practice and treat it as a workout akin to pilates or the such. Had Moksha been like this the first time I went, I probably would never have gone back for a second class. I’m so thankful to have a place like this nearby. The mantras that go along with the yoga practice are such good roots in which to live your life daily. When I grow up I hope to be a wise old yogi.
If you have never tried yoga, throw out any stereotypes you have about it and give it a shot. Worst case scenario you just won’t go back, but it just might become a big part of your life. I think it’s worth the shot.
I am finally healthy again, finally! I think I just thought up another resolution: don’t take your health for granted!
