Yoga class: Yin -> Yoga Balance

Yin: got to appreciate this type of Yin (calm the NS☺️)

Yoga class: Yoga strength & Twist and detox

Not sure if the class was easy or was it because of my “breathing + core” combo technique. Either way, 2 hours easily passed. My wrist still hurts tho. I can’t do wheel 10 times straight. I had a break after the fifth wheel. And the jumping forward. I can only do it 50% of the time right. I really don’t want want to push myself. I know how bad wrist injury can be (I had a wrist injury during one of my snowboarding trips).

Yoga class: Yoga Therapy & Hatha

Been emotional going into class, during class and after class.

But, the clear instructions from teacher is quite comforting when the emotional state is shaky during class.

Yoga class: Yin -> Yoga balance

Yin: it’s that long passive poses yin type of class. Breathe, concentrate on breathing

Yoga balance: don’t know why my thighs are sore. My best friend is my breathwork.

Yoga class: Yoga strength -> detox and digest

I lack endurance 😭. I was so tired at some point and I just kept stopping.

Teacher: come on, not from u.

Internal me: 😭😭😭😭 I don’t have high expectations from myself, come on……

This is all for fun exchanges (I’m a regular student of the teacher and already approached the teacher to take me in for private lessons, so all good)

Teacher: find the connection

Comment: the connection is the thigh. Got it for the second round

Teacher: now, u have moved 2 joints

Me: pointing to myself coz I can’t turn my head to look at the teacher

Yoga strength is quite tough for me but I keep going back tho😂

On to Detox and digest: same teacher

I was napping when teacher walked in

Teacher: you deserve it

Me: YES!!!!!

Yoga class: Vinyasa followed by Yin

Vinyasa: my first Vinyasa class after having a break due to wrist pain. I didn’t wear my wrist protector 😭, was too lazy to get it at my locker. Anyway, I just had to mentally remind myself to use core to take the pressure off the wrist.

“Core, baby, core.” If in doubt, use core😂. My wrist survived the 1-hr Vinyasa class.

Enjoy your practice! Smile when you come out of a pose! Laugh or even cry… Enjoy this moment. ~Bernie Clark

I never expected to fall in love with Yin yoga. My very first class left me angry, depressed, ripped open. I vowed never to return.

In 2018, a practice with Maribeth MacKenzie completely shifted my perspective. The seed had taken root. So I jumped at the opportunity to train with her and my goodness what an incredible weekend!

Yin is magical, full of slow, deep movement. A grounding practice that powerfully opens barriers, allowing waves to rush through the body.

It challenges you physically, emotionally, certainly mentally, but is worth every breath. After all, healing and growth is never comfortable.

You never know where the Universe will guide you. Be open, listen to your heart, be brave… And give Yin yoga a chance 💙