I'm Feelin' This.

Class: Yoga

Date: October 12, 2010

Time & Location: Lakeside Lodge

Class was held at the right room at Lakeside this week. It was nice being back in there, away from all the loud students and other distractions. In these classes, I feel like the emphasis is placed on the physical aspect of yoga. The teacher frequently speaks about stretching and expanding the muscles. After each pose, she tells us exactly what parts of the body should be feeling the most strain. The class is still pretty diverse with many different races and ethnicities. There are definitely more women than men students. As far the physical stature of the students, they're all pretty average in size. They all seem to be healthy and fit. I don't see too many obese or overweight people in the class.

The lights at the Lakeside are turned dim during practice. The instructor plays the same CD as she always does, but the tunes are mellow and calming. The only disturbances that can be heard is the ruckus that echoes from Papa John's kitchen. The teacher strives to keep our attention focused on the practice by referring to the distracting noises as "challenges." She tells us to concentrate on our breath and the practice at hand as a way to mute the world around us.

Nevrin explains how embodiment consists of three aspects. These key aspects are heightened sensitivity, attending to movement, and emotion. I felt as If I got the most out of this one particular class. I felt more unified with my body and felt a sense of calmness that was unfamiliar to me. I was more sensitive to the sensations in my muscles. The postures and movements seemed to flow a bit more than before. My mind stayed mostly blank during most of the class, to the point where I questioned if i fell asleep at some point during movement. I felt little emotion during the practice, but ended the class feeling elated. I felt much calmer and more settled than when I initially started the class. It was after this that I realized that yoga might have some potential in my life. I am now looking to find more of a spiritual aspect of yoga. I want to understand yoga on a physical and spiritual level.