Three ways yoga on Zoom connects you more deeply to your practice.
If you are resistant to considering a virtual yoga class you are not alone. We all miss yoga the way it was, all of us together in a room, the safe space of our own mats held in the supportive space of the studio, and all the variety and vibrance within.
However, like many of the best things in life, once you try it you might find you love it. Many students feedback to me, again and again, how much they love their twice weekly yoga classes on Zoom. Here’s why.
1. It’s really comfortable. In the privacy of our own homes the comfiest gear comes out! Your favourite baggy bottoms, your faded Rolling Stones t-shirt, it’s all appropriate attire. It feels good. Your yoga corner becomes more familiar and more important as time goes on. Your own space. A smell you like, the view you prefer, the level of tidiness - or not - that is conducive to your own personal comfort … you are the boss of your world on your mat!
“Hi Sylvia,
Through all the madness of getting them back to school I got to do your class..yayyy!! I absolutely loved it. I loved the pace and the variation of poses. I loved that i got to do it in my beautifully bright sun filled kitchen beside an open door with the sun streaming in!
Cathy xx”
2. The distractions are fewer. Even though we know yoga is non-competitive sometimes we just can’t help ourselves. That fancy mat, the really bendy girl, the man making plank look so easy … it’s really compelling as a human to observe others in an attempt to note where we are lacking. In your own little private yoga studio you observe you.
“Good morning Sylvia,
I couldn’t join you yesterday live, as the school pick up times are a bit changeable at the moment.
But I absolutely loved doing your class this morning with the lashing rain outside. It’s funny how the sound of the rain is quite soothing when I’m practising mindfulness yoga.
Looking forward to the next class .
Thank you,
Sally. “
3. We can go deeper. I often instruct you to ‘dance like nobody’s watching’ or to move in a way that feels good. We are much more likely to do this in the privacy of our own homes. We feel safe, un-judged and closer to the person we really are when we have absolutely nobody to impress. I give you recordings of every class so you can repeat classes if you wish, a further opportunity to deepen your practice and explore your personal yoga journey at leisure as it evolves.
“Dear Sylvia,
I've enjoyed the Tues 11th class so much.
Got value for my money & I even took notes on it today as it's my favourite
Will be watching you tomorrow!
Pauline. “
Join us on Zoom. Once you get used to it you might even join us at the end of the class to turn your video and microphone on to say hi! You might notice messy houses, messy hair, Rolling Stones t-shirts and bright smiles!