"I finally made it this far, a miracle of Biblical proportion. Seriously, who puts a studio right on top of a Trader Joe's? The parking lot maze was enough to unravel even the steadiest of humans."
"I worked through my breath and tried to use the first flow of class to blow out any pent-up stress. Instead, I nearly blew out my back."
"Reaching out, elongating my spine, and heaving a long, deep breath, my perceived inadequacy melted away. I felt comfortable and sunk in deeper."
"Even as the competitive high school hero inside me screams for action, to get up off the mat and keep up the fight, I have hit the mute button."
The new Outside+ app is available for iOS users who are members. An individual recounts their experience attending a yoga class that begins with difficulty navigating the studio's location. During the class, they struggle physically but find solace in child’s pose, overcoming feelings of inadequacy. The narrative depicts a journey from frustration to relaxation, illustrating the challenges and rewards of yoga practice, particularly how it encourages introspection and tranquility despite external pressures and self-imposed competition.
Read at Yoga Journal
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