Kim's Yoga

Friday, June 5, 2009

Thursday, May 29, 2008

This is clearly one of the best books I have ever read. It really makes you rethink your perceptions of God. Here is a review that describes this book very well:

The Shack is a one of a kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God. Through my tears and cheers, I have been indeed transformed by the tender mercy with which William Paul Young opened the veil that too often separated me from God and from myself. With every page, the complicated do’s and don’t that distort a relationship into a religion were washed away as I understood Father, Son, and Holy Ghost for the first time in my life.

Patrick M. Roddy, Emmy Award Winning Producer of ABC News

And here is the link to The Shack website where you can learn more!

http://www.theshackbook.com/index.html

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Jill Bolte Taylor

This is such an interesting video clip of Jill Bolte Taylor. She is a neural anatomist. Seven years ago she suffered a stroke. Her story and recovery are remarkable. click here to see a video of her telling.

Monday, January 21, 2008

Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence

I just finished reading the book Waking: A Memoir of Trauma and Transcendence by Matthew Sanford. It is the true story of Matthew who, due to a car accident, became a paraplegic at the age of 13. Many years later, he discovered yoga and is now a yoga teacher who specializes in working with disabled students. The book is truly amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone!

Here is the link to Matthew's website if you want to find out more about him: http://www.matthewsanford.com/about.html

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

The book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert is one of my favorite books of all time. I recommend it to all my dear friends and so far everyone has loved it. It is now available in paperback so I highly recommend you get a copy for yourself!

And you can listen to Elizabeth Gilbert discussing her book with the Borders Book Club at http://www.bordersmedia.com/shows/bookclub/gilbert.asp

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Christian Yoga

My inspiration for beginning a yoga class directed at Christians was Susan Bordenkircher - the woman responsible for the idea of "A Christian Approach to Yoga".
I attended a workshop with Susan on how to teach a Christian yoga class before I ever starting teaching yoga at Hope Church.
You can learn more about Susan as well as purchase her book and excellent yogo videos/DVDs by visiting her website at http://www.christianyoga.us/home.htm

Free yoga classes via the Internet

I always encourage my students to practice yoga outside of my classes.

You can now find all kinds of free yoga classes on the internet. One of the best sites is Yoga Alive where you can download audio yoga classes. Here is the website link: http://www.aliveyoga.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT

Another website, Yoga Today, offers free daily podcasts of yoga classes. Via ITunes, you can subscribe to this podcast so the downloads can be scheduled automatically. The website is at http://www.yogatoday.com/

First Time at Yoga?

If you have never practiced yoga before, please follow a few simple guidelines:

Refrain from eating a heavy meal at least 4 hours before class time - a light snack 2 hours before is ok.
Wear comfortable clothing that fit close to the body. You need to see the position of key body parts during the practice so that you can make adjustment to your postures. Key body parts include the back, shoulders, hips, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles. Women typically wear shorts or thin cotton leggings and yoga or running tops. Men usually wear bike shorts or warmup pants and a tee. You will practice barefoot!
Please arrive a few minutes early the first time so we can get the registration process finished quickly.
Come with an open mind and an open heart!

General Information about Hope Yoga

Class times are every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 7:15 pm. No childcare is provided. Please come a few minutes early so that we can start each class on time.If you have never attended my yoga class, I require you to complete a registration form. If you have a yoga mat, please bring it. Otherwise, I will supply the mats and any props. My mats are really sticky (and cheap) so if you think you might really be interested in practicing yoga, I recommend you purchase a yoga mat. You can get a decent yoga mat at Target, Marshall's, T. J. Max or through the internet - I recommend HuggerMugger.com as a great online resource for yoga mats and other supplies. Flexibility is not a requirement - it is a product of the practice. I read recently that students who practiced yoga regularly for 8 weeks showed a 39% increase in flexibility! Finally and most importantly, I teach a Christian approach to yoga - always seeking to strengthen your Christian faith as well as your body and mind through the practice of yoga. Hope to see you in one of my classes soon!

Directions to Hope Yoga

Hope Yoga is held at Hope Presbyterian Church at 8500 Walnut Grove Road in Cordova. The yoga classes are held in room 303 in the north end of the main building (north side of the sanctuary near the gym).

The best way to find the yoga class is to enter the church grounds from the traffic light on Walnut Grove Road. If you park in the west parking lot nearest the church, you can come in thru entrance 3, cross the foyer, turn right and find room 303 down the hallway.

If you need more information on how to get to Hope Church, follow this link to the Hope website: http://hopepres.com/default.aspx?pid=15