Yoga: Found at Last!

Today the yoga group had a visitor. Mr. Dolan came to talk to the students about yoga -- in particular, sitting meditation . He talked to the class for about 30 minutes, telling them about yoga and his story with it; then he answered questions that the students had about yoga, strength, and the connection between body and mind. This was an interesting class to observe because I learned a lot about yoga and the art of it. I learned that there are many types of yoga as well as many sequences. I also heard that yesterday the group took a trip to a spa/ yoga class off campus. The students were exhausted by the 3 hour driver (each way) to get there, but they said the class was well worth the trip. Kim, the group's teacher, seemed to be enjoying her class and she welcomed me in to see what they were doing and how they spend their days. It was very nice to see what they do.

Behind Closed Doors!

Since the first day of Winterim, Yoga has been hidden from the public eye. Newspaper covers the window panes of the French doors to MacNeil Lounge. and few of the yoga students have been spotted on campus. Nevertheless, we've heard a few rumors. For example, we learned the other day that they went to hot yoga, a more challenging kind of exercise which involves doing yoga in a very hot room and sweating profusely.

Kim, their leader, is close to most students because of her former position as a yoga teacher at LA. Kim welcomes anyone into her group, even if they've never tried yoga before. The group's faculty advisor, Mr. Peisch, is enjoying the art of yoga.

Yoga originated in India. It is the art of mental and physical practices. It has been being taught for more than 3,000 years. There are many different kinds of yoga and many different sequences. This group began with the most basic sequence: Sun Salutation. They will be taking a few other trips but for right now we can only sit and wonder what's happening behind those closed doors!