Yesterday I continued the Reach Out Challenge with the Fall Seasonal Vinyasa Flow class on My Yoga Online, taught by Melina Meza. I am loving her classes. I’ve gotten used to the fact that the instructions are audio-recorded by the teacher, while a student is shown doing the poses in the video.
Melina is a brilliant teacher. She gives instructions for subtle positioning, and describes the impact the slight change in position has within the body. This helps the student focus inwards and increase their capacity to sense deeply. Her language fosters a sense of spiritual connection with yoga, the seasons, and the nature of reality.
The vinyasa flow class moves more quickly than the restorative classes she teaches. I was feeling quite hot by the end, which is why I didn’t dress very warmly for my run! But I could really feel the impact of the class on my running. The looseness in my body helped the energy flow freely and added to the effects of the cold to help me run very quickly.
Melina’s Fall Seasonal Vinyasa Flow class includes a great sivasana, with a wonderful sensing practice that “stores” attention in the bones of the body. I will definitely do this class again. But first I want to try all Melina’s other classes. However, today my practice is going to be an attempt to learn the 26 poses of the Bikram’s yoga flow, in preparation for the class with my workmates tomorrow night. Yikes!
Thanks to my friends and family who have pledged 50 cents or a dollar a day for the 30-day Reach Out Challenge. If you haven’t done so and would like to sponsor me to raise money for Yoga Outreach, you can use the online donation link. Or phone me at 604.251.6337 or send an email to kyrempel@gmail.com. Thanks!