tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post2437827794684614524..comments2014-12-10T20:36:13.537-08:00Comments on Creatyoga: Spring has sprung!Creatyogahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-4286359928984404962014-03-14T12:04:05.748-07:002014-03-14T12:04:05.748-07:00Kristin,
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and...Kristin,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your knowledge and teaching me yoga this quarter. I could feel the acceptance and peace that you have gained, which helped me to do the same thing. There was no judgement from you; a very loving environment. I sincerely enjoyed my experience every time we had class. I also loved the fact that we took it in the 420 building... there was something about the environment that was very soothing. <br /><br />I have been working on healing my neck and my toe since last year and the opportunity to take yoga couldn't have come at a better time. I found that yoga, along with a few other techniques I was using, helped my healing process immensely. In yoga, I noticed where in the body was weak and where I was strong. It really helped me to start my days off "right" in the morning, and actually made me more driven to go exercise more after. I could feel my toe stretch while doing downward dog and I could feel it very weak when balancing on that side for tree pose. However, throughout the quarter, I could feel it getting much stronger. <br /><br />The meditation was also very beneficial to me. Anytime you can control your mind and your thoughts, you are freeing the body up and encouraging healing to start in you. This is such an important aspect to ultimate health, so thank you for sharing that with us. <br /><br />Great class; I think you're wonderful! <br /><br />xoxo Alexa Mabeyalexa-judehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03750159732959550706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-81027334329052200042013-06-23T12:08:24.700-07:002013-06-23T12:08:24.700-07:00series of small events...just noticed that in my l...series of small events...just noticed that in my last post. Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-37766734810046757882013-06-23T12:07:14.257-07:002013-06-23T12:07:14.257-07:00You are grateful for everything your body allows y...You are grateful for everything your body allows you to do! I accidentally missed your post somehow earlier. You have a busy mind, you are noticing it, that is enough work for now, just notice and be curious...your mind is a beautiful thing.<br />Happy Solstice!!!<br />Kristin:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-72935701748288758522013-06-10T22:19:41.944-07:002013-06-10T22:19:41.944-07:00You deserve to be be able to enjoy your life in th...You deserve to be be able to enjoy your life in the moment. It is your birth right.<br />Thanks for sharing:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-6573935039699740142013-06-10T22:18:24.833-07:002013-06-10T22:18:24.833-07:00Yoga was your little escape. Thank you for being...Yoga was your little escape. Thank you for being such a warm and welcoming student. What a joy it is for you to share your excitement of yoga. You will find the right yoga class for you this summer, I just know it. I can tell you are on the path my friend!<br />Cheers!Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-63464655653384804062013-06-10T22:09:46.193-07:002013-06-10T22:09:46.193-07:00great...whoops on the spelling:)great...whoops on the spelling:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-66073105767279809882013-06-10T22:09:03.153-07:002013-06-10T22:09:03.153-07:00You were able to appreciate your body more through...You were able to appreciate your body more through Yoga:)<br />You are grateful for everything your body allows it to do!<br /><br />It is okay for your mind to be busy, just observe what business is like.<br />Running is a great way to meditate! <br />Here are the steps to running meditation:<br />1. Start small (just meditate while running when you think of it)<br />2. Focus on your breath (just listen to what it sounds like, where you feel it the most, where you feel it the least,etc)<br />3. Let thoughts come and go through your mind<br />4. End with a smile<br /><br />Keep running!!!! It is a grate way to bring your mind to your body through the awareness of meditation.<br /><br />Have a great summer,<br />KristinCreatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-79511211342584303252013-06-10T21:54:20.547-07:002013-06-10T21:54:20.547-07:00Playing music and practicing yoga are very similar...Playing music and practicing yoga are very similar. They both involve being present and in the moment. Sound is an anchor into the present moment. <br /><br />It also sounds like you are becoming aware of tension in your body and you are beginning to learn how to release it. It is a big part of this adulthood thing, learning that most things as your body, are serious of small events of tension and resolution. Music is all about building tension and then having a resolution. <br />The word when sang in church amen, is a perfect example.<br /><br />You were able to gleen and apply a very important element of yoga, of music, and all life. <br /><br />Jai!Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-46150819340608346422013-06-10T21:48:00.995-07:002013-06-10T21:48:00.995-07:00You were able to relieve some stress and reflect! ...You were able to relieve some stress and reflect! <br />Fantastic:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-54370095721400405322013-06-05T09:47:18.022-07:002013-06-05T09:47:18.022-07:00Stress has a huge impact on the health and well-be...Stress has a huge impact on the health and well-being of people. I am so glad that you were able to reduce stress and get through your difficult quarter. You deserve serenity. Thanks so much for the clothes!!!!!!!!!!! <br />Have a great summer:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-75006884611654361582013-06-05T09:45:08.983-07:002013-06-05T09:45:08.983-07:00I am so glad you decided to take my class too! Th...I am so glad you decided to take my class too! Thank you for teaching me ! Your presence in my class has been a positive experience for me as well.<br />You deserve to let go of the outside world and concentrate on yourself and what is happening in the moment. It really is the key point I was trying to teach, and you got it. <br />Good job my friend:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-42265686520481805162013-06-05T09:40:25.237-07:002013-06-05T09:40:25.237-07:00You have a grateful heart:)
Thank you for bringi...You have a grateful heart:) <br />Thank you for bringing your open heart to class this quarter. <br />Love and light to you!<br />KristinCreatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-77625722547664566332013-06-05T09:38:24.530-07:002013-06-05T09:38:24.530-07:00You are sleeping better! I am so happy for you:) ...You are sleeping better! I am so happy for you:) Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-40017266409128806232013-06-05T09:37:15.177-07:002013-06-05T09:37:15.177-07:00You had a wonderful quarter! Horray! I am so gla...You had a wonderful quarter! Horray! I am so glad you enjoyed the longer classes. I hope you have a fantastic summer Sadie!<br />Take care:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-23587286129959840572013-06-05T09:35:23.005-07:002013-06-05T09:35:23.005-07:00You have received many benefits this quarter from ...You have received many benefits this quarter from practicing yoga! You have had a great quarter! Thanks so much for practicing yoga with me this spring! Keep doing Downward facing dog to stretch those calves:)Creatyogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785387018060845506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-56648505221708423602013-06-03T15:07:05.159-07:002013-06-03T15:07:05.159-07:00Kristin,
Your yoga class has given me a much great...Kristin,<br />Your yoga class has given me a much greater appreciation of my body. I started practicing (although not consistently) winter quarter to gain flexibility in my back and hips to aid in healing an injury. But, your class did more than just help me heal my back; it gave me a better perspective. You usually spoke about taking each day as it comes, and not expecting anything out of your body because every day it is different. Changing how I view my body and what it is capable of took some time, but I would definitely say now that I am so grateful for everything my body allows me to do. I'm a runner, and I've also incorporated this into my running and it has helped me tremendously. The meditation is hard for me because my mind is always busy, but it's something I will continue to work on. I look forward to practicing with you in the future!<br /><br />Thank you for being a great instructor!<br /><br />Kelsie MillerKelsie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17158699384038623987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-15875656348637637512013-06-03T02:04:42.756-07:002013-06-03T02:04:42.756-07:00Hi Kristin,
Yoga was great for me in several diff...Hi Kristin,<br /><br />Yoga was great for me in several different ways. I probably wouldn't have ever tried a yoga class by myself, but I was convinced to go with a friend of mine. It ended up being the most relaxing couple hours in the middle of my insanely busy week. It felt good just to have that time each week where there was nowhere else to be and nothing else to do for that time. And what I loved most about your class is that you were never rushing to get things done, or to do certain things or to follow a strict schedule. I always felt time was never an issue in your class, and that relaxed me the most.<br /><br />I am a music student here at CWU. For musicians, it is top priority to keep our bodies, joints, and muscles healthy. A musicians livelihood can largely depend on his/her physical well being. I was surprised about how much yoga helped me with that. Now when I practice my instrument, I can feel these places in my body where I store tension, and I'm beginning to learn how to release it. If anyone was doing something everyday that could end up in some kind of repetitive stress injury, I would highly encourage them to try yoga. <br /><br />Thank you for your consistency each week and giving us this time to do yoga!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745089996611577989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-39053419095614794152013-05-30T17:56:47.243-07:002013-05-30T17:56:47.243-07:00Kristin,
I had a great time learning yoga from yo...Kristin, <br />I had a great time learning yoga from you this quarter. Going in I wasn't sure what to expect from yoga, but it ended up being a great stress reliever. The moments of reflection gave me time to turn things I need to do into things that I feel prepared for. I appreciate your positivity and understanding. <br />Thanks for a great class.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070781351879308978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-9332583789330805792013-05-30T16:47:30.077-07:002013-05-30T16:47:30.077-07:00Hi Kristin,
Yoga has been a great experience and i...Hi Kristin,<br />Yoga has been a great experience and i will be looking forward to continuing this practice. It has helped me gain flexibility, reduce stress and increase my awareness. This quarter has been extremely difficult and your class did the job when it came to releasing stress. Being able to go home after class and end my day so serenely was the highlight of my week. I would recommend this class to anyone who is looking for a way to exercise and relax at the same time. Thank you for this opportunity!<br />Vanessa CastroVanessa Castrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193982826972665655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-35044109111169525332013-05-30T16:30:20.220-07:002013-05-30T16:30:20.220-07:00Kristin,
This quarter was my first time every prac...Kristin,<br />This quarter was my first time every practicing yoga. To be honest I was a little nervous because I had no idea what it was going to be like. I am so glad I decided to take your class. It has been such a positive experience for me. Overall I feel like practicing yoga has helped me become more flexible, relaxed, and feel more spiritually connected with myself. I definitely look forward to Thursdays because I know I will be able to let go of the outside world and concentrate on myself and what is happening at that moment. <br />Thank you for teaching us! <br />Alejandra Parra Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887093203842983624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-66287144458699682762013-05-30T15:25:38.540-07:002013-05-30T15:25:38.540-07:00Kristin,
I would like to say thank you for teachin...Kristin,<br />I would like to say thank you for teaching yoga to all of us. Yoga has really helped me channel my thoughts and focus more on the present rather than the past. Yoga has helped me feel less stressed and more relaxed, I can really tell a difference between quarters where I haven't taken yoga to the ones that I have and your class really helped me through the quarter. They helped me focus on what needs to be done, giving me a break with some activity and mediation helping me to become more in tune with myself. The stretching postures were my favorites. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to be able to take yoga as a class and helping us appreciate what it has offered. <br />Michiela Boukalis Michielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09993857686929177161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-46158541054662597282013-05-30T15:18:18.291-07:002013-05-30T15:18:18.291-07:00Kristin,
I am very grateful that I was able to tak...Kristin,<br />I am very grateful that I was able to take another yoga class with you as the instructor. It has been a lot of fun, and very calming over this hectic quarter. Yoga has definitely helped me gain patience and taught me a new perspective on how to view stressful situations. This has been a great experience and I hate to see it end. Thank you so much for everything that you have taught me, including new yoga postures! It has been a great quarter!<br />Abby LoiseauAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06797415135105251803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-45033191371505195742013-05-30T15:16:11.411-07:002013-05-30T15:16:11.411-07:00Kristin,
Taking your evening yoga class this quar...Kristin,<br /><br />Taking your evening yoga class this quarter has really helped alleviate my stress, fatigue, muscle tension and neck/back pain. This in turn has helped me become a better cellist because playing the cello requires a relaxed body and mind. Also, I have noticed a marked improvement in my weight and energy level since starting yoga this quarter. Perhaps the most important thing I have learned in your class is that taking just a few minutes a day to meditate on positive things can really help with physical and emotional healing, as well as promote relaxation. Lately, I have been meditating right before bed to help me fall asleep faster, and now, it only takes me 10-15 minutes, whereas before, it took me an hour. Now that I have seen the many benefits of yoga, I plan to continue practicing at home this summer, as well as when I come back here in the fall. Thank you for all of your help. :)<br /><br />Rachel WardAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03491490475902314458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-33446807738336683712013-05-30T13:03:47.584-07:002013-05-30T13:03:47.584-07:00Fall*Fall*Sadie Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00405117597684466217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172472235284551363.post-69599722365469994582013-05-30T13:02:41.647-07:002013-05-30T13:02:41.647-07:00Kristin,
Thank you for another wonderful quarter o...Kristin,<br />Thank you for another wonderful quarter of yoga! Spring quarter I had your class right in the middle of the day, smashed between two other classes so I was never able to stay for a full class. Taking your class from 7-9 p.m this quarter has been much more enjoyable for me. I loved getting that extra hour of practice and being able to go back home to relax at night. Thanks again for guiding me through yoga this last quarter of mine at Central :)<br />Sadie MalcolmSadie Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00405117597684466217noreply@blogger.com