In one of my previous blog posts I mentioned that I had realized the
importance of a good quality yoga mat. Similar to this realization, I have learnt
about the importance of good Yoga attire. I never knew that leggings had a
purpose other than fashion! Really, it is yoga gear rather than attire and it can
really help make your practice more comfortable!
Today, we started our morning with the usual meditation and Pranayama
practice. On previous days we would practice drills to strengthen our bodies,
drills to improve flexibility or learn about new yoga poses. However, today,
Jessica led us in a Yin Yoga sequence. My favorite!
During the Yin Yoga session, we were asked to stretch our neck and our
shoulders. This is when I noticed an intense pain on the right side of my neck
and it ran all the way up to the right side of my face and forehead. As Jessica
talked us through the session, she mentioned to breathe through any
discomfort we felt. Well, I definitely felt discomfort and took the time to breathe
through the pain that I was feeling in my neck and face. With each inhalation I
experienced almost like an ‘unblocking’ or ‘releasing’ sensation and with each
exhalation I experienced relief and relaxation in those areas. It was so
refreshing to take the time to stretch, breathe and feel with our bodies.
As I continue with the YTT, I am gaining more clarity of the direction that I
would like to take this practice. I look forward to improving my personal
practice in the area of Hatha and Vinyasa flow. I would love to learn more
about Yin/Restorative Yoga and I would be honored to eventually teach this to
share the experience with family and friends all over the world. As I have
worked with children for over 10 years, I would love to teach Yoga to children
as well. Sharing the love for yoga in a fun and interactive way would really
make my day. That rhymes.
Tiara
200HR YTT May’21 Weekday
