This week, I still went to Tilton Fitness but attended a "Fitness Yoga" class led by a different instructor named Carlos. His style was different from Sandy's and he foucsed a lot of stretching and Sirsasana which I learned was a head stand. I could definitely feel my core being worked and exercised during this class. He was also very fit and muscular which made sense with his positions and style he teaches I suppose. I wasn't able to master a head stand, but I was able to get into aBakasana (Crow pose)! I was actually really excited and Carols assisted me into this pose at first but I was eventually able to get into this pose on my own by the end of the class! I also noticed that I have been focusing in on my breathing, specifically inhalation and exhalation a lot more.
As this is my final blogpost, I'd like to reflect on this great experience. Between the karma project, essays, and the yoga classes I attended throughout the semester I have had a new appreciation to the emotional, spiritual, and physical benefits from yoga. I not only have felt more relaxed and rested, but my anxiety seems to have diminished because of practicing. This class I went to this week was similar to the previous classes. Sandy focused on the crow position and sirsasana. Everyone in class this week have been going to her classes for a few months now so there were no newbies. She was trying to let us hone these positions. Overall this class has been a wonderful experience and I've actually decided to declare a holistic health minor now because of this. Because I am a nursing major, I had only been exposed to the biomedical approach to healthcare. I now have a new interest in the alternative and holistic health approach. Have a great summer!
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