Sunday, July 17, 2011

Are you ready for Yoga?

Here in Westport I have discovered a wonderful place to practice Yoga. I started yoga a few years ago when I thought it was time and I was ready. I wanted to get the full experience from yoga, not just the physical exercise which I knew was beneficial, but the spiritual aspect of it too. I found a great studio in Norwalk (yeah Saraswati's Yoga Joint!). Loved it, but when Kaia opened up in Westport, and it was a 3 minute commute from door to door, I decided to give it a try. They have really tried to create a full experience for their students, and I think they have succeeded. Take a look at their website to see all the additional services they offer besides yoga.

I'm going to concentrate on the yoga aspect. At first I tried the basic classes which included a Kripalu Flow, Basics, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Gentle. The basics class was really helpful for understanding the poses and proper alignment of them. It also helped me to ease into understanding the terminology which can be overwhelming!

After a few weeks of these classes I was ready for more of a workout so I went to the Vinyasa Basic/Intermediate classes. This level provided more of a continuous flow of poses that do get your heart rate up! I have not tried the Hot Yoga classes just yet, but my husband has and loves them! There are so many more classes than the few I've mentioned, so please check out the website.

Yoga has really helped me to tap into my body and how it moves, to feel what it is capable of on any given day, and to be more present and aware. I never fail to leave a class without feeling calm and centered. In fact, when I do not go to class for a period of time and then return, I wonder why did I ever stop going!?

Kaia has a great deal for people who want to try out all the different class options. It is the 30 days for 30 dollar deal and it is perfect for getting in a lot of yoga for a great price. When you are ready, this is the way to go and the place to go!

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