One Student’s Story
Surprised How Much Yoga Could Do for Him….

In the Fall of 2008, I started my yoga practice at Dream Yoga.  Initially my sole intention was to improve my flexibility so I could sit more comfortably in a kayak on my Baja trip planned for January.  I also expressed my interest in touching my toes again after 30 years of not being able to do so. 

I decided to start with a few private lessons to get an understanding of yoga and, most importantly, to avoid embarrassing myself in group classes by jumping in with no experience.  It soon became clear that I had totally misunderstood the practice of yoga.

I thought it was mostly about learning some stretching positions that improved flexibility and balance.  Other aspects, particularly relaxation exercises and stress relief, were a surprise.  Perhaps they shouldn’t have been, but they were.

I’m a CPA, and I told Luann before I started my first class with her that I would almost certainly have to stop any sessions in February when my busy season would begin.  That didn’t happen.  Instead when February arrived, I upped my private sessions to two a week.  I found that I was more refreshed and relaxed than I’d ever been during my busy season.  I was sleeping better and I had more energy during my long hours.  I really can only attribute it to my practice of yoga.

I stopped my private lessons after the busy season.  I now take group classes. During the coming busy season, I will almost certainly go back to private sessions.  I want the same energy and reduction in stress I felt last year.  

I can touch my toes again.  I was comfortable in the kayak.  That was accomplished.  More importantly, the practice of yoga is now an important part of my life.

Rodger C.