{"id":186,"date":"2023-08-04T03:05:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/12yogaquestions.com\/?p=186"},"modified":"2023-08-04T03:05:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T08:05:19","slug":"faye-walter-yoga-instructor-it-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12yquptownnola.com\/?p=186","title":{"rendered":"Faye Walter \u2014 yoga instructor, IT professional"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yoga is a holistic experience for many \u2014 mind, body, spirit. But did one element or another first draw you to the practice? That is, were you seeking to settle your mind? Have greater physical flexibility? Explore your true, spiritual nature?<\/p>\n

it was body that first drew me to yoga \u2014 I was just beginning to exercise for the first time at almost 30 years old and wanted to try everything<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"How about now: does yoga feed your mind or your body or your spirit more, or are those elements more in balance than when you started?<\/p>\n

definitely more balanced \u2014 it really depends on the day and the practice which one is fed more<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How long have you been practicing yoga?<\/p>\n

about 5 & a half years<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How frequently do you practice yoga?<\/p>\n

usually 5 days per week<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How long did you practice yoga before you started teaching it?<\/p>\n

I started teacher training a year after I took my first class<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you have a preferred yoga style?<\/p>\n

my preferred style is vinyasa but I love trying new things!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When you were starting your yoga journey, what came easiest and what was more challenging?<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t think anything came easy at first! \u2014 the most challenging thing for me when I started my yoga journey was letting go during savasana<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What have been the greatest benefits of yoga for you?<\/p>\n

I have scoliosis and the absolute greatest benefit has been less back pain<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Apart from yoga, do you practice other techniques of mindfulness or meditation?<\/p>\n

I often practice deep belly breathing during the day, especially when stressed or anxious \u2014 if I\u2019m having trouble falling asleep at night I\u2019ll practice progressive muscle relaxation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you regularly do other forms of exercise?<\/p>\n

I exercise several times a week \u2014 a lot of strength training and a little cardio<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Outside of a yoga session, do you ever just assume a pose and stretch? If so, which poses and where?<\/p>\n

all the time! \u2014 I\u2019ll often drop into malasana if I\u2019ve been standing for a long time, whether I\u2019m at work or at a concert! \u2014 and if you ever see me in the airport, chances are I\u2019m sitting on the floor in a variation of a seated forward fold<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You have a choice: lead a yoga class (1) outdoors on a beautiful day, overlooking the ocean, or (2) in a well-designed, very comfortable minimalist indoor space. Which do you pick?<\/p>\n

while I love being outdoors, I\u2019m an indoor yogi \u2014 not only are there fewer distractions, but it\u2019s especially hard to balance on a lumpy ground<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014interview \u00a9 Marshal Zeringue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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