Another inspired Yogi tells his story… Bob Melone How long have you practiced yoga? How often per week? My wife and I started 5 years ago, and we were practing twice a week until we moved to Alexandria in June. Now we’re only practicing once a week, on Saturday morning at National Harbor with Cathy. What made you decide to practice yoga? I’ve always … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
Yoga is an amazing practice! It addresses one’s physical, mental and spiritual well-being. At its most practical, Yoga is a tool for awareness. The physical postures bring about an awareness of the misalignment, weakness and tension in the body. The breathing practices bring awareness of the more subtle realm of the inner body. The meditation practices bring awareness of the mind and its busyness. … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
Wow! It has been an amazing opportunity to teach the Free Saturday Morning Yoga at National Harbor this summer! Here is a short clip from one of our sessions. Thanks goes to Chris, our videographer, who did an amazing job producing this video. The Free Saturday Morning Yoga runs through October 26th…come join us! For more information CLICK HERE
Here another inspired Yogi shares her story…. Ramona Abiera How long have you practiced yoga? How often per week? I started in high school about 35 years ago for about 1 year, then started back up about 10 years ago. I may attend 1-3 times/week. What made you decide to practice yoga? In high school, I had to attend because it was something we … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
The inspired yogis who have shared their stories thus far all expressed a common sentiment – practicing yoga outside was enjoyable because it brought them in contact with nature. The nice breeze, the beautiful water … a stillness and inner peace is evident when we observe the beauty of nature. The mind can only be in the present moment when we observe something beautiful. … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
Another inspired Yogi tells her story… Angela Martin How long have you practiced yoga? How often per week? I started practicing regularly in April 2013– so about 4 months on average 3 times/week. What made you decide to practice yoga? I was looking for a regular form of exercise that I would enjoy– I found that in yoga. When I moved from Florida to … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
For many of us, Yoga turns into a life-changing event. If and when it does, we remember the time and place where it transpired, just like we remember any other big world news event. Why – because it really does change us! There is the physical aspect, becoming stronger, gaining balance and experiencing flexibility, but there is also that more subtle, more internal change … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
Wow! It’s been an amazing experience teaching the Free Saturday Yoga at National Harbor! Never did I imagine I would be teaching yoga to a crowd of 125! I’m so grateful to be able to share yoga through my teaching and to get the opportunity to meet new yogis! Even more amazing, from the very first class, I’ve had the feeling of being at … Read More ON A YOGA HIGH AT NATIONAL HARBOR!
Here are pictures from the last free yoga session at Fort Washington Park. I was very happy to see new faces. Lucky for us, the rain held off until the end of the session. The breeze on the hilltop was so nice!
On April 12, we lost one of our own – Vera. A short but touching email, sent by her husband Jim to Val, delivered the news of her passing: Dear Val, My wife, Vera, passed away today at Walter Reed Hospital. She suffered from the effects of a ruptured aneurism in her brain. I don’t know how best to let Cathy know that Vera’s … Read More MY SWEET LITTLE VERA, YOU WILL BE MISSED
Thank you Universe and thank you Wally (aka Val)! A passing thought to teach at National Harbor becomes a reality, how awesome is that! I can’t deny, I was thrilled to have been given this opportunity to teach the Free Waterfront Yoga on Saturdays, 9 a.m., between May 11 and October 26, at National Harbor, MD. I am grateful to everybody who played a … Read More Yeah! Summer Yoga at National Harbor!
If you follow my blog, you already have seen Diane’s recent ‘Block Blog’ (see post on November 30, 2012, My First Guest Blogger: Diane – Yoga Block Guru). I would like to expand on that and share a few more interesting and unique ways on using the yoga block! In the following demonstrations, the block is used as a balancing tool to create awareness … Read More BEAUTIES, BLOCKS AND BALANCE-A UNIQUE WAY TO USE THE YOGA BLOCK!
