Kristin believes that the key function of yoga is not to achieve greater flexibility or strength on the mat, but rather to grow resiliency and gratitude once our practice ends. By conducting interviews with fellow yogis, she seeks to explore how and when this healing occurs. If you'd like to share your story, she would love to hear it. Reach out to her using the "Contact" link above.
A cancer survivor, an accomplished professional, and a recent divorcee, Ann discusses how yoga has helped her navigate some of life’s most challenging moments. Her description of yoga calls to mind the word’s derivation: the union of body and soul. Her remarks reminded me of how yoga can help us put the pieces back together.
Read MoreAs Melissa spoke, my amazement grew. I was surprised by the extent to which we both viewed our practice — our work on the mat — as highly personal and completely essential to our daily lives. Melissa was even able to put into words some of my own feelings about how my physical practice impacts all of the intimate relationships in my life.
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