YOGA WITH DREAMWRIGHT

The kind of yoga I practice is Hatha. Hatha is a branch of yoga that stands for “yoga force.” Hatha allows for slow and deliberate body movement in different yoga poses that challenge strength and flexibility. Simultaneously, there is a focus on relaxation, intention, and mindfulness during practice. It is a moving meditation focusing on the HA (the sun) and THA (the moon), the joining of opposites.

Bring an open mind to your yoga class, wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing that allows you to stretch, and you should not eat a heavy meal 1-2 hours before practice. You should bring a bottle of water to class and a yoga mat.

Your space should be well lit in a private place to practice, with a yoga strap or a towel, and you should have enough space to move around for different poses (asanas). You can choose to stay on camera or off based on your needs. However, it is essential to remember that if you are on camera, then it’s easier for me to provide guidance on poses for you.

According to the Oxford dictionary, yoga is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline widely practiced for health and relaxation reasons. This includes breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures.

The language of yoga is Sanskrit, the root of many Indian languages and one of the oldest human languages. Sanskrit is not spoken as a language but still lives on through things such as yoga pose names (asanas) and chants.

Yes, a mat allows for more comfort during practice when performing poses (asanas) and provides a softer impact for joints.

Yes, yoga is for all levels of fitness and accessibility. Flexibility is relative, like other attributes. The goals of yoga are to balance the strength and flexibility that exists within all of us. Modifications are beneficial for all modalities. Virtually every yoga pose has a modification to meet the needs of students in their yoga journey. I share these during my classes and encourage students to explore them when they are comfortable.

You should wear comfortable clothes that you don’t feel restricted in. Examples to guide you are, stretchy athletic leggings, capris or shorts, yoga pants, and tank tops or t-shirts (preferably air-wicking material).

Absolutely! Yoga provides a great workout and can be as gentle or strenuous as you need it to be. The most important thing to remember is that you need to listen to what your body needs. You will know when you can “go harder in the paint” or if you need to dial it back to be gentler in yourself.

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