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| Warrior III pose - yes, that's me :) |
As you know, I'm in the final steps of completing my yoga teaching certification and yoga and meditation is a valued part of my daily life. I typically practice each morning at home, but am always looking for new classes to take, instructors to learn from and styles to try. "Dancing with the Divine" is a class that explores the rhythm of a unique flow sequence with more advanced poses such as pigeon (eka pada rajakapotasana) and camel (ustrasana). "Why not?" I thought. I had visions of students swaying with colorful flowing scarves to kirtan music as the instructor integrated both dance movement and yoga asanas together.
The beginning of class centers you through various chanting and slight swaying as you open your heart and set the day's intention. I actually really enjoyed this portion (much to my surprise) of the practice. It didn't feel as awkward as I've found some classes to be when chanting is a major focus. The flow of the overall practice was faster than I would have liked and at times I had a little difficulty to keeping up. But in the spirit of yoga and self acceptance I decided I didn't care and sometimes just did my own thing. Sadly I doubt this is one class I'd repeat... I just didn't feel connected to the practice like I do others (nor did I feel I was able to really get a great workout in or connect my breath and movement like normal). But I tried something new and that's what it's all about, right?! Namaste. ~ Christina
The beginning of class centers you through various chanting and slight swaying as you open your heart and set the day's intention. I actually really enjoyed this portion (much to my surprise) of the practice. It didn't feel as awkward as I've found some classes to be when chanting is a major focus. The flow of the overall practice was faster than I would have liked and at times I had a little difficulty to keeping up. But in the spirit of yoga and self acceptance I decided I didn't care and sometimes just did my own thing. Sadly I doubt this is one class I'd repeat... I just didn't feel connected to the practice like I do others (nor did I feel I was able to really get a great workout in or connect my breath and movement like normal). But I tried something new and that's what it's all about, right?! Namaste. ~ Christina
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