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Read the first post about my Yoga practice, ‘Fourth day of Yoga’
Because of some schedule changes, I wasn’t able to go to the studio today for Yin practice as planned. Instead of sulking, I decided to make the most out of the extra time I had at home and practice in our bedroom instead.
I tried looking for a free 90-minute practice on YouTube because I wanted it to be as close to what I’m used to while in the studio. I came across several videos and even started one that I didn’t like before I discovered Free Yoga. I don’t know what made me choose a video tackling depression but I saw 90+ minutes in the duration, Hatha Yoga and Intermediate, so I went for it.
My husband was in the room with me while I was practicing. I also locked the door to make sure that I minimize distractions as much as I can. Of course there were several interruptions throughout my practice. I think it took me an extra 20 minutes to finish the video because I had to answer the door a couple of times, adjust my mat, and attend to Haile a few times as well.
I thought the poses were going to be easy. I thought when it indicated ‘Intermediate’ that a few sessions of practice could have qualified me to go through the entire sequence with ease. I wasn’t prepared to do more than one inversion during this practice but I tried my best to hold the pose that was suggested for people who cannot do the full inversions yet. The entire session was challenging but energizing. What I also liked about this session was how the instructor, Stephen Beitler, was able to lead us to transform the pain we felt in some of the positions we tried into energy that helped us go deeper in these poses.
I will probably look up Stephen’s classes again next time I practice at home.
For today’s practice, I appreciated how my tiny family has supported and encouraged me so far in everything I do, on and off the mat. I hope to open my heart a little more each day to supporting and encouraging them in their passions as well.
Namaste.
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