This week I was unable to attend one of Carlos's or Sandy's more Intense Fitness yoga class and went to a "Gentle Yoga" class taught by Diane. Although I should have expected it, I was shocked to see that I was the only student in this class who didn't have gray or silver hair. Although I felt out of place, I smiled and still participated in the class. This class consisted of only stretching and meditating and more strenuous poses and exercises such as chaturanga, Kapotasana, and Sirsasana were not done which is understandable. This class I felt would have been a great class to go to and unwind after working out and going for a run. It was very relaxing but I felt as if I wasn't being worked hard enough. In the future, I'll try to refrain from attending the Gentle Yoga class and try to stick with the Fitness Yoga.
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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