{"id":212,"date":"2023-08-12T10:05:58","date_gmt":"2023-08-12T15:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/12yogaquestions.com\/?p=212"},"modified":"2023-08-12T10:05:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-12T15:05:58","slug":"amy-goalen-photographer-digital-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12yquptownnola.com\/?p=212","title":{"rendered":"Amy Goalen \u2014 photographer, digital artist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mind, body, spirit \u2014 did one element or another first draw you to yoga? That is, were you seeking to settle your mind? Have greater physical flexibility? Explore your true, spiritual nature?<\/p>\n

I can’t really explain what drew me to yoga other than it was an intense pull that I just <\/strong><\/em>had<\/strong> to start a yoga practice \u2014 but my physical body was what really needed it first before the other two followed<\/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

all three equally \u2014 it calms the mind, makes my body feels alive, and allows me to feels connected to source<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

9 years<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

everyday \u2014 even if it’s only for a few minutes<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What are the benefits of classes at a studio vs practicing yoga at home?<\/p>\n

practicing in a studio takes away all distractions \u2014 you have to be very disciplined to keep up with a consistent home practice, but studio classes are definitely worth it<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

I have only practiced Hatha yoga and Vinyasa \u2014 I also incorporate a lot of Yin Yoga into my practice<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

the most challenging for me was getting the posture correct due to being very inflexible, but simply sticking with my practice cured that \u2014 the easiest for me was breathing because I was already a very experienced Meditator<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

physically, the greatest benefit is flexibility \u2014 overall, self acceptance and patience with myself<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

I practice Meditation every day as well \u2014 I do both guided meditation, Vipassana meditation, and occasionally transcendental meditation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

daily walking<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

always! \u2014 when my body is calling for it I stretch, do a yogi squat, downward dog, or child’s pose<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If I gave you an expenses-paid yoga retreat, where would you go?<\/p>\n

Costa Rica<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

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