While standing on one foot in a contorted yoga
balancing pose…for what seemed like an eternity…I thought, “Yoga deserves space on this blog, because it sustains
me, body and mind”. It helps me feel refreshed, strong, flexible, balanced, and focused, while adding very little to my ecological footprint--especially when done at home or at a location that's close enough to ride my bike.
One of the best aspects of yoga is that there are few, if any, supplies needed. A mat is useful, but a carpet works just as well. Comfortable clothes and some relaxing music are helpful. Poses can be done indoors, outdoors, in small rooms with a few people, in large studios, or in any room where the furniture is simply moved aside.
Yoga is one of those life-long exercises that is practiced everywhere along the age continuum. It can be adapted to meet most people’s needs, even well after many other exercises are no longer possible. There is rigorous yoga, regenerative yoga, and even chair yoga. It relieves stress and anxiety, increases range of motion, builds bone density, strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, and improves balance--to help prevent falls.
Local yoga
classes that fit a variety of schedules and budgets:
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