First Yoga Class

Last week I took my first yoga class. I have been practicing at home with books and DVDs for about six months, and lately I have become more serious about my practice. I realized I needed a teacher in order to progress, especially in meditation. I decided I wanted to commit to making yoga a significant part of my life, and I wanted to be part of a community of like-minded people. So I found my studio, and it is perfect for me. Being in a class was one of the most inspiring experiences I've had in a long time, and I am looking forward to where this yoga will take me on my spiritual journey.
The style is called Sivananda, and it is very practical and holistic. It incorporates 5 Principles of Yoga, which are Proper Exercise (asanas) Proper Breathing (pranayama), Proper Relaxation (savasana), Proper Diet (yogic vegetarianism), and Positive Thinking (vedanta)/Meditation. It also teaches the Four Paths of Yoga: Jnana Yoga (of Wisdom and Knowledge), Raja Yoga (of Self Control), Bhakti Yoga (of Devotion), and Karma Yoga (of Action).
(www.sivananda.org)

So here goes.

I'm starting a blog again, because for some strange reason it's therapeutic for me to share my private thoughts with the entire world. At any rate, blogging is an important part of keeping up with modern technology, which according to School Library Journal is a very important part of being a librarian. Yeah, I'm a librarian- well actually a Youth Services Library Assistant. I won't actually be a librarian until I finish my Master's degree, which I technically haven't even started yet. I'm also a photographer, but only on the side, once in a while, if that makes any sense at all. I am a vegetarian, a yoga enthusiast, and I like to paint and make things. I'm married to my best friend and we are trying to learn to be adults together, most of the time. I think I maybe I grew up too fast, but it made me who I am. I like strange movies and indie rock, and going to the beach.

welcome to my life...