http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2009/friday-favorites112009 Because natural isn't always possible -- or easy. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:47:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2009/friday-favorites112009/comment-page-1#comment-125 Joanne Mason Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:06:01 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=666#comment-125 I've often considered yoga. Friends have told me how much better they feel after a session and how they feel more centered and grounded. But one thing that has held me back is a herniated disk and arthritis, which flare up pretty often. So I'm concerned that some postures would aggravate my neck, shoulder, and back. I know they're not supposed to - but I've been too chicken to find out! I’ve often considered yoga. Friends have told me how much better they feel after a session and how they feel more centered and grounded. But one thing that has held me back is a herniated disk and arthritis, which flare up pretty often. So I’m concerned that some postures would aggravate my neck, shoulder, and back. I know they’re not supposed to – but I’ve been too chicken to find out!

]]> http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/2009/friday-favorites112009/comment-page-1#comment-124 Sarah Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:58:46 +0000 http://naturalaspossiblemom.com/?p=666#comment-124 I went to a yoga class last night for the first time ever. I was nervous, I'll be honest, but I threw out my inhibitions (and thoughts of being fat). I was impressed first off with my teacher (a girl from church who was certified). She made the whole experience work for me. I was so glad that we warmed up the way we did and then advanced to some more challenging moves. I was filling the pull and was working on a little sweat, but I felt so alive and so relaxed! My favorite part was the ending where we relaxed for 10 minutes with the lights off and eyes closed, just me time. She encouraged us to think spiritual thoughts and, if we wanted, pray. It was great and I will be going back. I went to a yoga class last night for the first time ever. I was nervous, I’ll be honest, but I threw out my inhibitions (and thoughts of being fat). I was impressed first off with my teacher (a girl from church who was certified). She made the whole experience work for me. I was so glad that we warmed up the way we did and then advanced to some more challenging moves. I was filling the pull and was working on a little sweat, but I felt so alive and so relaxed! My favorite part was the ending where we relaxed for 10 minutes with the lights off and eyes closed, just me time. She encouraged us to think spiritual thoughts and, if we wanted, pray. It was great and I will be going back.

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