I Have Become a YOGI

So last Friday I finally stepped outside of my comfort zone and attended my first ever yoga class. Now I love yoga and I have done a few poses at home to de-stress and regroup, but I have never really dug deep into the practice and took a class.

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I am so glad I took that class because it opened my eyes to what yoga is and how it's not just a relaxing practice, its actually a real work out. Oh I was dying by the time it came to quiet time!


It felt so good to step outside of my comfort zone and try something that has always intrigued me! If you can't tell by all the explanation marks, I am so excited about that yoga class. Even though I couldn't do every single pose and I sweated like a pig, I felt great afterward.I felt so accomplished, for finally breaking out of my shell, placing my mat at the front of that class, and not quitting!

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The class I took was all about the warrior pose, being strong, and believing in yourself. Which is exactly what I needed to hear after a hard week of working out and wanting to quit.

So now I'm planning on taking a class at least once a week and learning more about yoga and the practice!

So while I work on getting better at yoga, check out my yoga board on Pinterest for all things yoga!

Follow Jessica Maynor's board Yoga on Pinterest.

I'll keep you guys updated on my progress and have more yoga inspired post coming soon! 

Namaste,

Jess