I was recently told a story of someone who gave in a resignation letter after deciding it was time to leave their current position. This person applied, interviewed, and was hired on for a new position and provided two weeks-notice to their current employer. This person then reportedly cried every day for the next two-weeks.
Last week, we talked about what Pranayama actually is - the control or expansion of the breath. But what does that mean really? What does the practice of Pranayama actually do? Well, as you learn to practice different Pranayama techniques (I'll provide you with two great ones next week!) you will learn to actually change the depth of your breath, lengthen your inhales and exhales, and even change the rate of your pattern of breathing. But besides these physical aspects of the breath itself, there is much more Pranayama has to offer.
On September 23rd I gave my 3-weeks notice (to my incredibly supportive boss) at my job of the last 4 years. I have made the decision to step out on my own and put everything in to growing my business and teaching Yoga. It has, and continues to be, one of the scarier things I've done in my life. It seems like a big risk, but at the same time, like something I HAD to do - for my soul and all that :) Since I gave my notice, I've been blogging in "draft" form and will now be sharing those posts every Wednesday for the next little while. I will be sharing my real-time feelings, thoughts, as well as tips and tricks for going out on your own, and of course, my wins and losses. Enjoy!
've been fortunate enough to teach Yoga in a variety of settings since I started in 2012. I have taught in workplaces, Yoga Studios, on the beach, in a park, and in Community Centres and Gyms. Depending on the setting, sometimes the Yoga classes are scheduled between various fitness classes, and if the setting is a Gym, people's main reason for attending may be getting in their "work-out" for the day. Now, Yoga certainly can and will strengthen and tone your muscles, increase you flexibility, and sometimes get you sweating, so what makes it different than your typical "fitness class"?
