Yoga: A Frame of Mind

Yesterday I went to my fourth yoga class and it was my best one yet I think! Mallory and I arrived at class extra early right off the bus (mostly because it was like -22 Celsius outside) and got to put our mats right in the little alcove surrounded by windows. I really liked how bright and secluded it was and how it added to the "I'm only one in the class" atmosphere that I usually feel when at yoga. Not only did I feel more comfortable at the class, but I was able to do the stretches so much better! At my first few classes I couldn't do any of the balancing ones without falling over, but now I'm able to do them all. I really need to focus on my breathing though and staying in the moment. I tend to get caught up in the stretching and getting it right and then losing my breath. I also have a tendency not to be in the moment and during the Savasana's my mind will drift. Both these things are extremely important so hopefully I'll be able to improve on them! In other yoga news; yoga is expensive, so I'm considering doing the energy exchange program that gives me free unlimited yoga in exchange fro 4 hours of community service in the yoga studio. I just hope I'll be able to fit this into my schedule. For anyone actually reading this here's a link on the benefits of yoga! http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/beginnersguide/yogabenefits.asp