Yoga

 Hi friends! 

I recently went into yoga a few months ago and it has been life-changing. My older sister has always told me to try it and I’m so glad I did. 

It’s the perfect mix of a workout and mindfulness. I’m sweaty but not dripping (unless it’s hot yoga). I go most mornings and on the weekends to my fav classes. My favorite style is vinyasa flow, and when I am tired I like hatha. Basically, the difference is vinyasa is a more active class with movement linked to breath, whereas hatha is slower poses and more focused on alignment and stretching.

The community at my yoga studio is welcoming and warm. I have a few friendly faces I will put my mat next to and chat with after class. Last week a yoga friend brought muffins after class! It was so nice. 

My favorite yoga teacher always has a 75-minute class on Saturday and Sunday mornings, she has the best energy, playlist, and flows in her classes. It is fun to work on headstands, splits, and poses. I (almost!) have a headstand.

I love yoga and am fortunate to have access to an awesome studio. When I don’t have time for a whole class, I often look at YouTube videos and use those. They are a great way to try yoga with very low stakes. And if it's not your thing, that is okay too. Any way to move your body is good for you! It doesn’t need to be a traditional workout, it could simply be a walk from the train to your house. 

Hope you all are having a good week. 

Xoxo, 

Ava Lillie

(a picture from my yoga studio, I have slowly built up the confidence to go in the second row)