Students' stories
Today I was at the Jefferson City farmer’s market when I ran into a former yoga student who I hadn’t seen in ages. We had a great time visiting and getting caught up on what we’d been doing for the last few months. Then she caught me by surprise when she said, “I still do my yoga … every day. And all those pains I used to have in my knee and wrist are gone!” Phyllis had only been my student for a short time before her schedule changed and she was unable to come to my chair yoga class. I was so impressed to hear that she had continued to practice on her own after only a short introduction to yoga! It’s not often that I meet students who are this committed to practicing on their own without the ongoing encouragement and advice of a teacher. And it’s the consistent practice of yoga over a long period of time that leads to results like what Phyllis reported.
Since we began Donation Yoga many of our students have been coming to classes more often and discovering for themselves the benefits of consistent practice. Regular student Jenn Heintz has been an inspiration to all of us teachers who have worked with her. She says, I had practiced yoga before moving to Jefferson City, but never with the consistency that I have been practicing since coming to Show Me Yoga Center. I currently practice five to six times a week, and I find that the more I practice the better I feel physically. I have more energy, and practicing yoga so frequently has also given me an increased sense of emotional well-being. The instructors at Show Me Yoga are engaged and interested in my progress, and I am happy to be studying with them.
How about you? How has your yoga practice affected your life? We would love to hear from you.
Namaste,
Jan Harcourt
Since we began Donation Yoga many of our students have been coming to classes more often and discovering for themselves the benefits of consistent practice. Regular student Jenn Heintz has been an inspiration to all of us teachers who have worked with her. She says, I had practiced yoga before moving to Jefferson City, but never with the consistency that I have been practicing since coming to Show Me Yoga Center. I currently practice five to six times a week, and I find that the more I practice the better I feel physically. I have more energy, and practicing yoga so frequently has also given me an increased sense of emotional well-being. The instructors at Show Me Yoga are engaged and interested in my progress, and I am happy to be studying with them.
How about you? How has your yoga practice affected your life? We would love to hear from you.
Namaste,
Jan Harcourt
posted by Jan at 3:23 PM
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Eight months ago, by far the hardest thing I have ever done, my husband and I had to bury our infant daughter whom was born premature. As expected, I was devastated. Dealing with the loss was too much for me to handle and I had to find a way to cope. Walking down High Street, I noticed the Show Me Yoga sign and it sparked an interest. I had read about yoga for years and often considered taking a class. I had also been praying for relief and I took this as a sign. With the encouragement of my husband, I took my first yoga class. And as the saying goes, the rest is history. Yoga provided me with an emotional outlet and helped me in the healing process. I often tell my husband that yoga is my island of sanity in a sea of chaos. I encourage all to at least give it a try and besides its cheaper than therapy!
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