Fierce Winds in a New Year
I taught my first yoga classes of the new year this week. I am teaching four classes a week this session, which is one more than I have done for the past several months. I’m a bit worried about juggling everything, but I forget all about that when I walk into the studio each time. I do love my students!
I’m pleased to say that my own practice improved by leaps and bounds last year. It really began with my first week with Kofi Busia in summer 2008. Add to my Omega pilgrimages the combination of more frequent practice (inspired by regular emails from a group of yogi friends) and tough weekly classes with John Schumacher, and I find my body changing in ways I wasn’t sure were possible. I’m doubtless due for a plateau here soon, but have been enjoying the thrill of new strength and depth in my asana practice.
I find new depths in my philosophical outlook, too. The past two years have brought several deaths in my family and among the families of my friends. I lean on yoga more than ever for a sense of connectedness and calm in facing the impermanence of all things.
The sign at the gas station on the corner was blown clean off its foundation by this week's winds
The past week we’ve had shockingly fierce winds here in Washington. This morning I saw the sign marking a gas station on the corner of my street had been blown clean off its foundation. I am wondering if this marks some kind of omen for the year to come?
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January 17th, 2010 at 6:59 am
I keep saying that I need to get back to yoga. I practiced it and loved it in the late 1990’s but the class at the Y didn’t start until 8:15 pm or so. I’m in Bethesda, so Falls Church and McLean is a bit of a hike. I hear there are good instructors here though. Any recommendations?
January 17th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
If you’re in Bethesda, I’d definitely check out Unity Woods Yoga Center on Cordell Avenue. In addition to teaching in Virginia, I work and take classes at Unity Woods, and many of their teachers are excellent. The new session just began last week, so this is a great time to get back to it!