Comments on: 5 Unexpected Things Yoga Taught Me

By: Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:52:48 +0000

In reply to Tabitha. Ooo I am sure you can find a lovely class in Spain Tabitha Jayne...praciticing in the warm Eurpoean heat. Delicious!

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:39:36 +0000

This is such a great reminder for me about the benefits of yoga. I used to practice regularly but lost that when I moved from Scotland to Spain. I’ve been having a sense that it’s time to get back into yoga and this article has reminded me why. It’s also highlighted that really I’ve never stopped practicing as I work on relaxing, being present and breathing even to this day. Thank you!

By: Louise Thompson

Louise Thompson — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:08:05 +0000

In reply to Reena. Lynda, Sabrina, Reena and Jia...thank you so much for your comments. Love how you ladies are all taking your yoga off the mat! Lynda, love that it helps you to release stress around what you can't control. That is just perfect. You have all tapped into that unexpected bag of bonuses that yoga brings. Wonderful.

By: Lynda Heimsath

Lynda Heimsath — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:35:54 +0000

I was surprised that yoga relaxation would give me more control of my thoughts and the way I interact with people. I work in an office environment, I use to get annoyed when other staff members were playing on the internet all day rather than working, it use to drive me crazy. I now bring my focus back to the task at hand, rather than getting all hot and bothered by silly things that are totally out of my control. I’m just so relaxed at work now, if I miss a deadline I don’t blame myself, I just work on different ways of meeting set goals.
I just love yoga classes, it’s like you’re in your own world, just you, your thoughts and your body. All the focus is on you, no stresses, no conflict, just delicious.

By: Sabrina at MyMiBoSo

Sabrina at MyMiBoSo — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 18:47:16 +0000

Yoga off the mat has been the biggest surprising benefit for me!

Anytime I feel stretched in life, I tap into my core strength and approach my life and others with much more compassion than I ever thought possible while still pushing my edge.

I owe so much of my personal growth to yoga!

By: Reena

Reena — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:46:01 +0000

What a great reminder. Great info about yoga 🙂 So true. It’s the union of the body, mind and soul, not just about movement only. Thanks for sharing!

By: Jia Ni

Jia Ni — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:25:59 +0000

Great post, Louise! I can’t even begin to describe how much yoga has affected my life since I started practicing it. The HUGEST thing I have learnt is to “breathe, let go, and allow life to flow in ease”. Having a type-A personality, I am also prone to pushing myself and forcing things and expectations to happen, but since starting yoga, I’ve learnt to just breathe and let it be. “Relaxing is not “doing nothing”, it’s actively doing a thing” – love it. Such a great reminder!! Again, I love this post + love yoga so so much! xxx