on yoga.

the other day a lovely reader emailed to ask me why i had chosen kripalu yoga for my teacher training. today i'd like to share some of my thoughts on this, as well as what yoga means to me in general.

i hope you all enjoy this, and please feel free to ask me more questions! as a future teacher, this is a wonderful opportunity for me to practice articulating these concepts.

kripalu yoga is a gentle hatha practice that focuses on how to improve your daily life by connecting with your body. it emphasizes meditation, compassion, non-judgment, finding life fulfillment, and spiritual and physical health.

one of my favorite aspects of kripalu yoga is that is considered "yoga for everyone." it is a welcoming and rich experience for practitioners of all ages, sizes, and ability levels. it is also a great practice for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. it is my dream to eventually teach yoga to senior citizens, cancer patients and victims of abuse.

kripalu's practice is based on this idea that we all have an "inner knowing" and "inner truth," and that by practicing postures (asanas) we can tap into our truest, wisest selves.

the first time i arrived at the kripalu center in the berkshires, i had one of those "these are my people!" moments. i instantly felt at home. the individuals around me were of all ages and backgrounds but we were all seeking the same things: self-love, non-judgment, and wonderful, fulfilled happy lives.

as someone who has suffered from anxiety, as well as chronic "i don't know what to do with my life"- syndrome, this type of yoga has helped me in a very real and practical way.

and finally, if yoga sounds like something you're curious about, but you're still a little apprehensive, this is a great practice to try. some day, i'd love to be your teacher and make you feel comfortable and excited!

here is more information about the kripalu center, and here is a link to a kripalu dvd. please feel free to ask me questions, i'd love to try my best to answer them.