Family Time: Girls Day Out

We had family time for the girls on friday. Our Aunt Angele and cousin Anna were in town and we jumped at the chance to hang out with them. We all visited Joz's yoga studio for some body healing and relaxation. I'd never taken a Kundalini yoga class before and since my sister loves the practice so much she is training to become an instructor I thought it was time to give it a try.

It was very different than other yoga classes I've taken. From the opening chanting you feel like you are a connected part of the class. I also felt it gave me the opportunity to really check in with my body. Similar to the way I get to check in during my beloved poles classes. We take so much of our bodies motion for granted. Our class was all about releasing blocked energy and I have to say that afterwards my body did feel like tension had been released. Especially in my shoulders, abs and back. Also, the movements were simple but the class was hard. I'm in ok shape, but swing my arms in a circle over my head for over a minute is tough! I really enjoyed our chanting towards the end of class. The instructor played a chant track and had us listen to it for a minute or so and then asked the class to join in. Humee hum brahm hum was the actual chant. There was something about it that just resonated and made you feel happy inside.

Afterwards we convened at the apt my Aunt and Uncle were renting while they were staying in town and just enjoyed some good old girl chat. I love these women so much!