Posted: July 19th, 2010 | Author: Xorin Balbes | Filed under: SoulSpace, TempleHome, Xorin Balbes, Xorin8, XorinBalbes | Tags: Michigan, SoulSpace, TempleHome, Xorin Balbes, XorinBalbes | No Comments »
In my last post I shared a cathartic experience I had in a yoga class during my trip to Michigan for my nephew’s high school graduation last month.
Everything about the trip held a lot of emotion for me. I was surprised in some ways and not surprised in others.
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Posted: July 19th, 2010 | Author: Xorin Balbes | Filed under: SoulSpace, TempleHome, Xorin Balbes, Xorin8, XorinBalbes | Tags: Michigan, SoulSpace, TempleHome, Xorin Balbes, XorinBalbes, yoga | No Comments »
Last month I visited my hometown in Michigan for my nephew’s graduation. It was a valuable reminder of the importance of family.
One thing I wanted to share about the trip was an amazing experience I had “on the yoga mat” while I was there. The yoga class I took in Michigan was one of the most intense I’ve ever had.
The first half of the class was fairly straight forward; allowing the students to do the movements, postures and vinyasas on our own. The instructor would make minor corrections to individuals if necessary. And then something surprising and unexpected happened.
I felt self conscious. Even a bit embarrassed.
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