I used to take Yoga a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Back then, I was a vegetarian and really enjoyed the healthy nutritional side of yoga in addition to the actual positions. I've been wanting to resume classes but really haven't found a good place here to take it. I was spoiled by a wonderful teacher in the Washington, D.C. area who had actually been to India several times and studied under wonderful teachers. Here, it's hard to find someone who really lives the lifestyle. I checked out a few places, but they just seemed different for some reason. I learned more from my teacher than just yoga positions. I learned to appreciate candles and new age music, as well as the benefits of meditation. My teacher even made me an eye pillow out of beautiful fabric from a sari she brought back from India. I also became more interested in organic food. I now eat some meat, but you don't have to be a vegetarian to appreciate the benefits of yoga. :-)
At Bath & Body Works' semi-annual sale, I picked up a yoga DVD and pretty blue yoga mat. This will be a good way for me to get back into it and then I think I will try again to find a yoga teacher.
Posted by Hannah at June 10, 2004 03:10 PMhannah, been meaning to tell you about this: Rankin Arts Yoga. I wanted to try it but it starts when I'm away in Singapore. maybe you can try this?
Posted by: stef at June 10, 2004 04:59 PMthe link didn't work: http://www.rankinarts.colstate.edu/healthExtraInfo.asp?pkC=9#361
Posted by: stef at June 10, 2004 04:59 PMI need to get back into Yoga too. I get to be a slacker once in awhile.
Posted by: bethanie at June 11, 2004 12:41 PMOh, I've been considering taking yoga classes for a long time now. Never have had enough money or time for it, either I had a job and money, but no time or place to go practice yoga, or I was unemployed, and then had no money. I hope to find a job soon and now that I'm in a big town, find classes I could go to :)
Hope you'll find a good teacher! Have a good week end!
Posted by: Lulu at June 12, 2004 06:10 AM