Hi everyone!
After unpacking why I want to be able to a handstand in the first place and sharing my experience in India training to become a yoga teacher, I think it’s time we discuss my yoga practice and how this has influenced my obsession with hand stands.
When I got back home from India, I was so inspired to continue my yoga practice, but I felt that I was having difficulty doing it on my own. In India, I had a very strict schedule and was surrounded by the same thirty people every day. I became accustomed to practicing yoga in large groups and having a teacher direct me through the postures. I found that when I returned home, I was struggling with committing to my practice and I found it difficult to carve out a piece of my day and dedicate it to yoga. So, to help motivate me to get back into my practice, I decided to take yoga classes at my local studio. It ended up being one of the best decisions I have ever made. The studio is called Sukha Yoga and they offer an array of heated yoga classes ranging from beginner to advanced. I was at first apprehensive to take a hot yoga class as it was not something I practiced in India, but after taking my first class, I was instantly hooked. I loved the way I felt after doing the hot yoga class as my face was glistening and I felt extremely relaxed yet strong. I loved how much I sweat during the class, and I found myself constantly thinking about yoga and taking classes throughout the week. See here for a video that demonstrates how to register for a class on the website. This studio really helped me to find the joy in my practice again and I loved it so much, I joined the Energy Exchange program. The program allows you to practice yoga free of charge, however you are required to volunteer three hours of your time every week to cleaning the studio. While this was definitely not a glamourous job, I found it very fulfilling, and I loved that I was giving back to my yoga community while also being able to enjoy yoga free of cost.
Love how you are getting back into yoga again! It is so good for the body, mind and soul. If you ever want to join me in my yoga practice, I started going to LAB here in Victoria. Here’s a link to register for classes! https://victoria.labstudios.ca/
Hey Sophia, I actually attempted doing yoga last week and was super surprised in my abilities. Of course I didn’t specify if I was pleasantly surprised… as I was the exact opposite, I never realized how stiff I was in certain areas and found it tough to do some positions. It was very relaxing though and I felt amazing after trying it!