So, even though a lot of my life under the Big Sky takes place outdoors with my favorite activities - hiking, skiing, and horseback riding - I have to say that most of the time my yoga takes place indoors. Today I found a peaceful spot on the porch at my in-laws to do my practice, and I felt like the benefits I enjoy from yoga increased tenfold, just from taking my mat outside. It's that simple connection to nature that we so often lose amidst all things modern. But when we reconnect to it, the inner peace that results can change your perspective significantly. Yoga in nature is a winning combination. Even if you live in the city, see if you can find a place to practice outside and experience the feeling of nothing between your mat and the sky above you. Here's the view from my downward dog today. Namaste.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Change of scenery part II
So, even though a lot of my life under the Big Sky takes place outdoors with my favorite activities - hiking, skiing, and horseback riding - I have to say that most of the time my yoga takes place indoors. Today I found a peaceful spot on the porch at my in-laws to do my practice, and I felt like the benefits I enjoy from yoga increased tenfold, just from taking my mat outside. It's that simple connection to nature that we so often lose amidst all things modern. But when we reconnect to it, the inner peace that results can change your perspective significantly. Yoga in nature is a winning combination. Even if you live in the city, see if you can find a place to practice outside and experience the feeling of nothing between your mat and the sky above you. Here's the view from my downward dog today. Namaste.
Hello! I've stumbled across your blog via the Athleta Chi page. The view from your downward dog is absolutely gorgeous! I'm going to save my pennies for a cowgirl yoga retreat next summer! I wish I could make it to the Eat Pray Love one coming up, but I can't! :( I hope you do it again! Loving your blog and envious of your life and where you live!!!
ReplyDeleteShelley
Hi Shelley, nice to meet you! thanks for saying hi. we'll definitely be doing more EPL yoga and cowgirl yoga too, so stay tuned for 2009 sched...would love to have you come out here and experience montana. it really is amazing. we've even had 2 women that came on retreats this spring move here.
ReplyDeleteI just got back from my first visit to glacier national park, can't wait to share about that.
wishing you all the best for a fabulous fall season.
Namaste.