Happy Monday friends! So right now I am off doing something fun in SC, well more like touring Wofford and sitting in on a microeconomics class! I can not wait to tell you all about it. We got down Sunday morning and I have been loving it since. So while I am soaking up the South Carolina sun and the Wofford campus, I have the beautiful and wonderful Janae Wise from Bring Joy here to talk to you about yoga! Janae was on of the first bloggers I started reading and I have always looked up to her inspiring and captivating writing. Her voice is so true in all of her posts on family, parenting, motherhood, debt and budgeting, frugal living, health, fitness, and delicious vegan recipes. Plus have you seen her blog design! I am always jealous of how beautiful it looks when I go to read a post, haha! Janae is also a wonderful mother of 5 with her newest addition Tyndale William in January! She is one strong and inspiring woman that I hope to actually meet one day! Let's welcome Janae for this special Power Monday!
I discovered yoga sometime in my second year of college. They were 6 am classes, & I loved beginning my days with yoga. From that first down dog I was smitten. There was something about yoga that made me feel more alive, more aware & present.
But, due to time & financial constraints, I practice at home. Though I teach yoga & know the ins & outs, I still prefer to be guided by a teacher. Sure, some days I'll walk myself through a series of sun salutations if I'm short on time, but I think my practice is more centered, focused, with the guidance of a teacher. There are some fantastic yoga DVD's out there--I really like Shiva Rea & Kathryn Budig. I subscribe to Giam TV where you can stream over a thousand different fitness & yoga workout videos. It's the most comprehensive yoga workout site I've found, & all of their instructors are top notch. (If you're interested, you can try it out for free for 10 days, by going here.)
So tell me:
Why do you love yoga?
How has it changed your life?
Before you go, connect with Janae:
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Sarah Day
I've been practicing yoga through most of my adult life. It has gotten me through pregnancy, work stress, long winters, times where I had to make some crazy decisions. It's exercise for both your body and your mind.
Strength and Sunshine
That is exactly right Sarah! Not only can your build your fitness and strength, but you can build your mind and inner-peace!
Heather
I was actually going to ask you for DVD or video recommendations when I started reading this and you beat me to it! Thanks!
Strength and Sunshine
Have fun!
Julie
I love yoga because it surprisingly calms me and has given me a challenge - my own bodyweight!
Strength and Sunshine
That is one of the best parts! It enabled you to do it anywhere no matter what level your at. It is all about your mind and body!
lorahogan
Isn’t yoga the best? I love savasana. 😉 There’s a tee-shirt that says “I’m just here for savasana” and I keep joking I will get it!
Strength and Sunshine
Haha! It is lovely but it is also one of my greatest struggles in my yoga practice.
janae @ bring joy
I need that t-shirt!
Melissa @ Nourish By Melissa
Love this. Yoga is, hands down, the thing that helped me learn to love and appreciate my body more and more.
Strength and Sunshine
Same here! It is absolutely incredible 🙂
janae @ bring joy
I agree, Melissa!