I’ve not historically been a huge fan of yoga by video. It seemed impersonal and cold to me as a student. Given the incredible experience I had being part of the Yoga Journal 21-day Yoga Challenge this year, my mind and heart have been changed. Through the videos, delivered by an expert team of amazing instructors, I felt my heart open wider, my hamstrings release further, and my sequences take on more creativity. The classes were every bit as good as most yoga classes I’ve taken in studios.
This experience also made me giddy when I think about all of the possibilities given the incredible enhancements now available in affordable video and the functionality of live chats and social media sharing. Now it’s possible to be with instructors we admire and respect and share our experience with others regardless of geographic location. We now have the ability to broadcast yoga effectively and cost-effectively rather than the traditional narrowcast paradigm of expensive studios. The wheels of my mind are turning, turning, turning…
If you took part in the challenge, too, how did it go? I’d love to hear about your experience. If you missed it, never fear – the videos are still available online here. Take a look and let me know what you think!
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Christa Avampato 