Mountain pose

Breathing Mountain Yoga has opened a studio on Bloodworth Street and they had their open house today and treated everyone to a free class. The space is actually an old house that currently occupies three businesses. No one seems to be able to stay long, but I'm hoping this one sticks around. It's been quite a while (I'm guessing over a year) since I've done any yoga. Wow. Today's class was not that difficult and I struggled. My hamstrings struggled too. We didn't even go into that many poses, but focused on each part of our body and tightening and releasing all kinds of tiny muscles I forget about. My legs were actually shaking at one point. Afterward, my entire body and spirit was thankful...and eager, for more. I'm signed up for class every Saturday for the next eight weeks and I'm very much looking forward to each of them. 

The old purple house bends inward as you approach it on Bloodworth. I love the look of this house and always have. There's something about it that's welcoming which is why it's perfect for a yoga studio. I felt like I was practicing in a friend's cozy home. The smell of incense burning, the old creaking wood floors and the soft exchange of neighborly conversation was perfect. Jessica (the owner) was a great instructor. Her voice is soft and her instructions are simple. She walks around at times to help make sure you are in the poses correctly too, which I love because I definitely need help! I think I'm in the right position all the time and then someone walks by and lifts my hip or extends my arm just a little bit more and "ow!" My body quickly hates me and then accepts the new (right) position. If you're looking to start yoga or welcome it back into your routine like me, I encourage you to check out Breathing Mountain. 

A big thank you to Andrea Wallenbeck for joining me this morning. Yoga is always better with a friend! 

Namaste.