Yin Yoga

On Sunday, I left early to find the yoga studio.  I walked around the mall to pass the time.  I spotted the unit that was formerly our flower shop.  Sadly it is now used as a storage unit for a cafe.  I hadn't been back in 13 years or so.  I chatted with another student and she explained how to sign in on the computer.  I stored my coat in a cubby, changed into my yoga socks and went into the studio.  I was observing while all the other yogis were deep in stretches or meditation.  I did well...knew most of the poses.  Infrared lighting heated the room to 88 degrees.  The instructor did not demonstrate, the instructions were verbal.  I am a visual/verbal learner.  Fortunately, I was familiar with most of the poses.  We sit or lie in yin yoga poses.  At the end, the instructor read a contemplative piece.  I felt calm and relaxed.  I have a gift certificate from my daughter and her husband for three more classes.  I considered taking more classes after I use the certificate but the classes are expensive.  I spend money on riding lessons too.  So last night I bought a restorative yoga book to continue practicing yoga after the money on the gift certificate is gone..