Last week finished strong, despite the fact that we all endured two asana (posture) classes a day for five days. (Some are 90 minute classes people!) These classes are already having a profound
impact on my posture and gait. Regular exercise, which promotes blood flow, does wonders for the body and as well for the mind. Too often sitting still at a computer can bring back, neck and shoulder pain by tightening the front of the body. Yet when we regularly work on strengthening our back it can lead to a more open chest and ease stress regularly placed on the shoulders and neck. So... go walk, do yoga or get the blood flowing through other exercises.
impact on my posture and gait. Regular exercise, which promotes blood flow, does wonders for the body and as well for the mind. Too often sitting still at a computer can bring back, neck and shoulder pain by tightening the front of the body. Yet when we regularly work on strengthening our back it can lead to a more open chest and ease stress regularly placed on the shoulders and neck. So... go walk, do yoga or get the blood flowing through other exercises. Over the weekend there were many extra activities that one could choose from; 
such as a study of organic foods, a children's workshop, or a trip to town. The weekend was a nice change to sleep into 7am, rather then the usual 6am wakeup. Though this is not a habit I regularly keep at home (waking up early), I think it's one I might change. Waking up so early leaves so much time in the day to accomplish things, like an ocean swim, cleaning out the room, doing laundry. Saturday was spent visiting the main town on the island and shopping for fresh fruit and produce. The first time Thailand-visitors also went wild for the tshirts, yoga pants, and other fun island beach wear. After getting my first real latte in a week, we all crammed all 10 of us back into the sung theow (an old Toyota with two bench seats in the bed of the truck) out to Serenity.
such as a study of organic foods, a children's workshop, or a trip to town. The weekend was a nice change to sleep into 7am, rather then the usual 6am wakeup. Though this is not a habit I regularly keep at home (waking up early), I think it's one I might change. Waking up so early leaves so much time in the day to accomplish things, like an ocean swim, cleaning out the room, doing laundry. Saturday was spent visiting the main town on the island and shopping for fresh fruit and produce. The first time Thailand-visitors also went wild for the tshirts, yoga pants, and other fun island beach wear. After getting my first real latte in a week, we all crammed all 10 of us back into the sung theow (an old Toyota with two bench seats in the bed of the truck) out to Serenity.Since I have an invested interest in working with women and children in a yoga therapy context, 
I chose a children's yoga workshop on Sunday afternoon. This workshop was held at an alternate yoga school on the island. So despite the torrential downpour three others and I made our way to Agama Yoga School. Our instructor Ra Dasi allowed us to sit in on an actual child's yoga class. Thoroughly energetic the kids bounced and babbled their way through the poses. They particularly loved the animal-inspired ones like cat/cow. It was a wonderful experience to see just how free she allowed the children to be yet Ra kept a fluid structure about the whole class. The kids were thoroughly engaged in the poses and even lead part of the classes. Truly it was an eye-opening experience of how to lead a kids class. I learned so much and can't wait to lead my own kiddo class.
I chose a children's yoga workshop on Sunday afternoon. This workshop was held at an alternate yoga school on the island. So despite the torrential downpour three others and I made our way to Agama Yoga School. Our instructor Ra Dasi allowed us to sit in on an actual child's yoga class. Thoroughly energetic the kids bounced and babbled their way through the poses. They particularly loved the animal-inspired ones like cat/cow. It was a wonderful experience to see just how free she allowed the children to be yet Ra kept a fluid structure about the whole class. The kids were thoroughly engaged in the poses and even lead part of the classes. Truly it was an eye-opening experience of how to lead a kids class. I learned so much and can't wait to lead my own kiddo class.
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