I was introduced to yoga when I took a college course in the early 2000’s…yes, years ago! I remember the professor’s constant demeanor of being cool, calm, and collected despite repeatedly asking the same students to stop talking. I bring up the professor’s demeanor to say how yoga has helped me.
Through my continued yoga practice, it has helped me:
1. Find and remain calm by using my breath
2. Self-connect physically and mentally with movement
3. Feel collected with my thoughts to better interact with others
Then about 10 years ago, while I was happily taking another class my inner voice inspired me to teach others yoga. It was clear as day, this is what I need to do. If I can pass on what I have learned to at least 1 person, this will be helpful. The above-mentioned are amazing benefits of a yoga practice. During my practice these are some props that I found and still find helpful:
1. A yoga mat (this is your main prop)
2. Yoga blocks (helpful for balancing or supporting hand-to-floor)
3. A yoga strap or a mid-sized towel folded in 3rds (to help assist tight arms/legs in poses)
If you debate about using any of these, for sure use a yoga mat. Hoping you, too will find your way to being calm and collected, too!