In the 90's, I took Yoga classes at 24 hr Hour Fitness. Therefore, as a member, when the yoga studio was vacant, I could be found conducting my personal yoga practice within the large, clean, quite and safe group exercise / yoga studio.
Yet on one occasion; things did not go as planned!
I entered the empty yoga studio.
I rolled out my yoga mat.
I sat quietly in Virasana.
Soon following, a woman in heels & a dress entered the studio.
The stereo was turned on, Salsa music began to play and the woman jiggled around the group exercise room.
At first, I was appalled by her actions. I could not understand, "How can she dance to blarring music while I'm attempting to sit quietly in Virasana?" And then I realized, "Why can't I sit quietly in virasana while she's dancing to blaring salsa music?" So, I continued with my yoga practice.
You see;
Yoga teaches us to "not be moved by external forces."
Regardless of distractions; one's mind should remain on the intention - remain focused.
So, I invite you to step out of the comfort zone of a yoga studio.
I invite you to not be moved by the external distractions of sand, wind, seagulls and the audience.
I invite you to develop your sense of pratyahara [the 5th Step on the Yogic Path]. More Details Coming Soon!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1975016032599310/ Ocean Beach Yoga Videos:
2011 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQoABpY9FQc&t=204s
2015 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe300fK8K7c
2016 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpIQDlbDg18
2018 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzFFuRKmXa0
Ocean Beach Yoga Class 2011: https://sf.funcheap.com/free-yoga-ocean-beach/
Ocean Beach Yoga Class 2014: http://ynottony1.blogspot.com/2014/07/free-yoga-classes-outdoors-san-francisco.html
Ocean Beach Yoga Class 2015: http://sfhog.com/free-outdoor-yoga-at-ocean-beach-tony-eason-2015/
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