Creating Structure to Find Freedom
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Dec. 29, 2020 - I am on a semi-break from teaching at UVM. I always look forward to these breaks, but inevitably it's too much free time, and I long for structure - ironic. And, this is true in yoga, too. I feel in yoga that it would be great to not worry about alignment (structure) of body and just go for it. But, that leads to injury. Instead, having really solid alignment creates more focus, presence, safety, and freedom. I hope you feel the freedom from our class today. :-)
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