Friday, November 21, 2008

All Together Now

(From Yoga Journal.com)

All Together Now

Have you ever wondered why public classes are so popular? Yoga is something that, once the foundation is built, everyone could do at home on their own. It's true that we get individualized instruction at a yoga class. And yes, we learn different things from our teacher and other practitioners that we might not discover in our own home practices. One of the biggest reasons many of us enjoy going to class is because it's inspiring and uplifting to share our practice with others. It's exciting to synchronize our movements with those of our classmates, and when we enter a room that's filled with energy, we in turn feel energized.

Even if you never speak to the person on the mat beside yours, there's something magical about connecting with other people to practice. Although every class won't be a perfect fit for our individual needs, we sacrifice to enjoy the company of others.

The next time you attend a public class, why not take a moment to be grateful for the way that the other people in the room enhance the experience of your practice.



IN THIS ISSUE
Bring Connection Home
http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/1455


Not All Yoga Is Created Equal
http://www.yogajournal.com/basics/165

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