Wednesday, July 14th
Last evening, my regular and die-hard yoginis’ braved their nature and said yes to practicing yoga outside!
Living in one of the most scenic and beautiful places on our fabulous planet, it is a shame to waste a summer inside. My hearts passion live in the outdoors and practicing outside is a wonderful and spiritual way to connect with the natural forces of the universe in which we manifest our realities. Hence the encouragement to bring people outside for practice!
Tuesdays class was held at Rathtrevor Provincial Park, right next to the water. Surrounded by the beauty of the mountain range of the mainland, the bubbling cauldron of activity of the ocean and the lovely driftwood on the sand, we moved through a beautiful flow practice with a deep restorative wind-down and were completely engulfed by the the beauty, sound and peace that the beach had to offer.
The lovely and tranquil space created by nature and the support of the class and teaching, allowed one of my lovely yoginis to move through her fear of ‘being seen’ publically practicing yoga! What a fabulous transformation. In this we learned that most people are not really interested – they have their own agenda outdoors; that going within and enjoying whatever you are doing in the moment makes no space for fear of others and their possible opinions, and that flow, grace and movement can take one so far out of their self-conscious that healing can actually being at a deeper level.
The ladies were profoundly altered by the sea air, the gentle pulse of the natural world (OHM), and the peaceful sanctuary that is provided when connect from within our highest self to the outer atmosphere. We giggled while falling over in the sand; flowed with the tides in a variety of Sun Salutations, stood strong in the Gracious Hero series, felt our security in child pose, and rested deeply in Savasana.
As a teacher and an avid outdoor yoga practitioner (even in the dead of winter, I will practice outside with a fire lit – bundled up and feeling good) , it was a joy for me to share the wonder of nature with my fellow yoginis!
Yoga, anywhere, anytime, anyhow, will bring a deeper sense of well-being, love and peace, health, vitality and vibrancy to your personal life both on and off the mat. Connecting with nature while practicing will catapult ones’ personal and spiritual development like nothing before. It is for that I encourage the practice of outdoor yoga at least once on your journey and see if you can resist a second time!
Tara looks forward to sharing the outdoors and yoga with others. Next Rathtrevor class will be Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010. Meet at the far parking lot at 6:45 precisely, walk to a destination and immerse yourself in the flow of nature and your asana practice.
Outdoor class at Rathtrevor is $10 drop in – leaving room for your $2 parking fee. Please remember to pay for 2 hours of park use – class will be 1 hour and 20 minutes -ish – freeing you by 8:30!
Check the Yoga Class page for other outdoor venues. Booking now for Fall Retreat on the coast. Please e-mail or call for details.
Blessings on your path. May your feet be firm upon the Earth!
Om Shanti!
