Yoga

Yoga has so many benefits, we probably don’t even know how to recognize or measure most of them yet. Flexibility and calming are just the beginning. Yoga can help you improve circulation, energy, memory, attitude, digestion, metabolism and strength. You don’t have to turn yourself into a pretzel or stand on your head in order to attain this, either. Even if you start with just a few sun salutations, you are doing yourself a world of good. And no matter your age and condition, you can learn to twist like a pretzel and stand on your head—I speak from personal experience!

My own personal practice is Ashtanga, a lineage of yoga that has been taught by Shri Patthabhi Jois and now by his daughter Saraswati and his grandson Sharath. It incorporates breath, movement and postures to produce an intense cleansing heat in the body, and a quieter mind. You can learn more about it here. For me, finding Ashtanga was like coming home. I encourage you to find a yoga practice that is right for you.

For my local Orange County clients, I am happy to recommend Happy Buddha Yoga, right in the center of Goshen. Kelly Kamm, the owner of the studio, offers vinyasa yoga classes for beginners to advanced yogis, and if you mention my name you can take your first class for free.