by Erin Ipjian

Instead of pushing to climb a hierarchy of poses, I’d like to make the case for dedicating ourselves to the process. In my humble opinion, this simple shift can make a world of difference with our yoga practice. Don’t get me wrong, hard poses are fun. And there’s no reason to not practice them. But, once you’ve nailed the hard pose, there’s always another pose just outside of reach for us to aspire to. Once we recognize that - left unchecked - our yoga can devolve into an endless black hole of needing more, our practice begins to mature. We might realize that the pose is just a pose. Maybe - instead - we show up, put in the hard work, make peace with the results, and if a hard pose becomes attainable, that’s great. It’s not the aim. It’s just the result of a genuine, dedicated practice. Dedicate yourself to the process, not the pose.
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I’m here all week, every week, with strong, sustainable, smart practices to keep you engaged in the process. See you on the mat. All classes are available via zoom and as recordings. Starting this weekend, you can also join me at my Sunday and Wednesday classes in person.
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Tuesday 9:30am
Wednesday 9:30am
Thursday 9:30am
Sunday 12:00pm