Yoga

http://www.sevayoga.net/

For the last two fridays I have partcipated in a yoga class at Seva Yoga Studio in East Grand Rapids.  It is a beginner class and let me tell you; the space is beautiful, the instructor - peaceful, great facilitator & teacher, and the experience both weeks has been mindful and stress-less.  What a beautiful practice of inner strength and balance.  Believe me, this is a beginner class, gentle yoga as they say.  For the beginner or maybe someone coming off an injury.  I haven't mastered several of the poses but the process and setting is worth the attmepts.

Last night during the final relaxation part of the class my mind kept wandering to work woes and home responsibilities but I let my mind gently push those thoughts away and focused on the music, the words of the narrator, I can't even tell you what he was saying, my mind was blank.  It was a wonderful feeling knowing that my mind was restful and that by practicing mindfulness I am getting better at pushing those nagging and anxious thoughts away.  

Afterwards, I feel lighter, walk taller, and speak softly.  What a great way to take care of yourself.  As I continue to prepare for my 60 mile journey for the Susan G. Komen foundation I believe yoga will be a regular self care activity for me.

Please try it if you haven't.  If you are an avid yoga-er, let me know what your favorite pose or place of practice is.  I am really hoping as my body gets physically more healthy I will be able to do more!  :)

Namaste!

~Jen
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