I have only taken classes from Christiana with the exception of Janette, the owner of Spark Hot Yoga in Snohomish. Christiana had told me I needed to try other instructor's because I each one has a little bit variation and I would learn something new from each one of them. I was a little nervous because Christiana knew me and my needs and variations for the classes, and I have a lot of them. :) She told me she would take the class with me as a student which made me feel a bit more at ease. We took a class led by Brandy. Once I met her I felt at ease with her as well. I have met more yoga instructor's at both locations and they all have the same thing in common. They are always smiling, super nice, and glow with enthusiasm and happiness. Brandy was no exception and after class I talked to her a bit more and she really has a beautiful soul.
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Brandy and I
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During class and I got all stretched out I got up and started working on my balance and core. I have really been concentrating on these two things during Hatha. This class is perfect for this. I know my left leg is getting stronger and my core and balance have improved so much since my adventure started. I just want to continue my improvement and want to take class everyday. I don't of course because as much as I love hot yoga a break every now and then is needed. The last twenty minutes of class is on the mat. She added a routine I have never done before which really works your abs, which I really liked. Yes Christiana you were right. There were many other things Brandy did which I have learned from.
I went into a pose where my left leg is bent back behind and to my side. I put a pillow they have under my residual stump and then bend forward as far as I can. Well I thought I have never been able to touch my nose to the ground before and wondered if I could do it? Well the answer is yes and I hit it so hard I thought I gave myself a bloody nose. I am such a dork. ha ha. It just proves that I have made great improvements to my flexibility. I am still constantly losing weight each week, even thought it is slow but hey it is working.
Brandy is substituting for Christiana on Friday at Hatha and I am looking forward to working with her again. There is also a sub for Hatha Sunday morning and I am looking forward to trying a new yoga instructor. I am stepping even more outside my comfort zone and it is feeling really good and all because of taking hot yoga classes. YOGA ROCKS!!!
Have an amazing day and keep smiling.
Namaste
Darin
Darin! I'm so proud of you! :) It's great to see that the Yoga is helping with your flexibility and balance. I was reading a article in my MS newletter about how Yoga can help with MS so once things settle down, I'm going to see if I can find some classes too. I can't do the hot yoga but the regular yoga should work well. Thank you for inspiring me!
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