I realized recently that the fact that I have made an effort to practice yoga makes me a yogi.
I had mental impressions of what a yogi was, but I did not try to define it. After reading the Yoga Sutras, I realized that I have been a yogi for a while. But now I am more comfortable to say, "I am a yogi."
I mentioned earlier in my blog that I wanted to teach yoga because I wanted to further my personal practice and knowledge. As I read the Sutras, sometimes I think how can I relate them to life. How could I teach them to people if the topic came up? Would I be able to discuss them with a group? The only way I could do that is to apply the Sutras to things I have done, or things I am going to do. That is why I needed to write down the moment I realized the effect of "inference" earlier this week. This blog helps me remember the Sutras as I write about my experiences with them.
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- My first experience of yoga was a physical ed credit in college. I also have been active in taekwondo, skiing, snowboarding and soccer. A knee injury return my interest to yoga, and I was amazed at how good I felt after the classes--so much energy! My ability in other sports increased mentally and physically, I think injuries were prevented by my flexibility and strength from doing yoga. I found that my preferred form of yoga is Ashtanga. I continued yoga through two pregnancies and eventually received my certificate to teach yoga from Yoga Vermont. I now teach classes regularly at The Edge and within my community.
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