During a recent trip to Vancouver, I dropped in at the YYoga Studio for a class. I felt immersed in Yoga culture the moment I walked in. This is the metropolis of Yoga, much like Robson Street is to Vancouver. I pranced in along with all the lovely urbanites in their fancy boots, Lululemon jackets and Yoga mats in tote. I walked down the long hallway, peeking into the classroom windows to find full classes of students focused on the same pose. In the change room I was greeted by stacks of yoga mats proudly sporting their owners names. I was moved and inspired to be part of this great practice.
What is the big deal with Yoga? What do people really get out of it? Yoga has become a part of my life and who I am. I started when it was gaining popularity about twelve years ago. I was training for a marathon and wanted a cure to the muscle tension I was experiencing. Well, little did I know, it would become much more then that. Yoga does for me what nothing else can. It allows me to free my mind of all its' daily clutter and focus on one specific intention. As I breathe in and out, I fall deeper into every pose and let go of all the tension. There is always room to get better at yoga, to achieve a certain difficult pose and its' physical benefits are immeasurable.
This month I am taking on the challenge of doing yoga every day for thirty days. I think if nothing else this will prove to me how I can fit it into my daily routine if I make the conscious effort. I am lucky to have a supportive husband who is also enthused about the idea and is willing to downward dog with me instead of cracking open a beer and watching the hockey game. In fact our four year old son and 19 month old daughter already do yoga as well. Now if I can just find a mini-yoga mat....
I would like to challenge anyone interested in joining me. You will be amazingly pleased with the benefits and results. If nothing else, if you have never done yoga, sign up for some beginner classes at a local studio!
Namaste
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