I woke early again and had time to look at apartments on Craigslist Vancouver and even send some emails to available places that I was interested in. By 8:45 I was ready for the 20 minute walk to YYoga Kitslano studio on West 4th Ave. The air was crisp and fresh in the early hours of the morning and I warmed myself up with a fast paced walk. This morning I opted for a more soothing Hatha Yoga class lead by Jason. He played relaxing music throughout the entire class which helped me switch off thinking and on to the present moment. Jason had a direct but calm and soft teaching approach. This class actually reminded me of a yin style practice as we spent longer breathing time in deep stretching poses. Just what I needed on a Monday morning especially after an intense Hot class the day before. Jason noticed I was new to class and helped me through with some gentle hands on adjustments making sure I was comfortable and happily breathing each time. It was a pleasure to join this calming and soothing morning class and I left feeling lighter, more focused and uplifted. In the evening Tessa and I decided to attend a Flow class at a new studio. YYoga on 6th Ave, slightly closer to our house. As this was a Flow class it was much faster pace with less breaks and more breathing with movement. This is my favourite style of class as I feel connected breath, mind and body at the same time as challenging myself both mentally and physically. The class was energizing and strengthening with longer holds in more challenging asanas. I worked up a bit of a sweat and definitely felt warm inside out but it was the right amount of sweat for a good clean workout. Flow Yoga is like a dance and should always be conducted with as much grace as possible. I’m going to sleep happy and satisfied this evening knowing I have completed three wonderful classes in two days. I even came home after the evening flow class to vege dogs made by my wonderful fiance, Rhys. Alana xx Street Art in Gokarna, Karnataka, South India. "Om Namah Shivaya".
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