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Building a Boundless Mama Community
I taught a kick-butt class to myself two Saturdays ago. No one showed up to my first prenatal yoga class.
There are worse things that could happen to a mom of a one-year-old than to show up to teach a yoga class and find an empty studio and an hour-and-a-half of free time. I don’t remember the last time I had a 90 minute, uninterrupted asana practice. And you know what? I’ve felt guilty about that.
As I find my enthusiasm for asana bubbling to life again, I realize all that guilt was so unnecessary. Motherhood should be its own branch of yoga. We endure physical discomfort, sleep deprivation, hormonal fluctuations, and out-of-our-minds crazy love for our children while striving to maintain some semblance of a balanced life and sense of self. It’s a beautiful, transformative practice that demands utmost commitment and promises invaluable rewards.
My love of motherhood is what gives me optimism and enthusiasm for my prenatal class. The space is there, and I know mamas will come (three showed up last Saturday!). Whether you’ve been practicing yoga for years or have never stepped foot in a studio, I invite you to experience the invaluable support of being in the company of other moms and a practice designed specifically to prepare you and your baby for birth and motherhood.
This Saturday at 1:30 we’ll focus on stretching the sides of the body to make room for our growing babies. We’ll be using Iyengar Yoga for Motherhood as a guide. But fear not—we won’t be striving for perfection. I’m an Iyengar dabbler with a love of flow and whatever works best on any given day. This time is all about what nourishes us—Boundless mamas!
Welcome to Yoga Week!
kim on 1:13 pm May 13th, 2012 / Be the first to comment! »
When I founded Boundless over 10 years ago, I wanted to create a yoga studio that focused on the best quality instruction addressing all layers of the human body in an approachable, fun, and safe atmosphere. While Boundless has grown and changed over the years – and I’ve grown from a relatively carefree twenty-something to becoming a wife and mother of two! — we’ve stayed true to these principles. I believe we offer the highest quality yoga instruction in the city. DC Yoga Week gives us a great opportunity share the Boundless difference with others.
If you’re new to the studio this week and participating in one of our $5 classes, welcome! We are so glad you found us! We hope you enjoy your classes, learn something new about your body and breath, and we hope you come back! (And we’re offering some great Yoga Week promotions to make that easier!)
If you’re a Boundless regular, thank you! You help make the Boundless community as diverse and rich as it is. We are so happy you’ve chosen us as your yoga home and we appreciate sharing in all your energy and joy as you continue to practice with us.
This will be a fun and exciting week, culminating in Yoga on the Mall. I’ll be teaching as part of this citywide celebration of yoga on Saturday, May 19 at 3 p.m. at the Washington monument. This event is free. We hope everyone will join us for a very special practice!
Again, welcome to Boundless Yoga and welcome to Yoga Week. Let’s celebrate yoga!
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