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 privat
e 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.