Up until yesterday, my yoga practice was something I’d done alone, learning from others who’ve taken classes and by watching videos online. But I finally attended my first organized class at Shoals Yoga, not too far from campus.
Learning yoga by yourself is nearly impossible. No matter how much you read about practicing, no matter how many tutorials you watch, it’s really hard to get the hang of both the mental and physical aspects without a trained teacher to guide you. I learned that yesterday as I followed the teacher’s relaxation instructions and guided poses. Read More »