Instructor Led Class

Saturday, March 9, 2019
I'm writing this two mornings after I took an instructor led class.

Normally, my practice is a personal and private thing that I manage and grow by myself but, every few months, and instructor led class is exactly what's needed to shake up the practice a bit. Think of it as being in a food/cooking rut and then going to a great restaurant for inspiration.

In the 2+ years I've maintained this blog, I've taken my instructor led classes at a place called Big Bend Yoga Center. While at BBYC, I always try to take the class of Michael Shabsin.

There's nothing to be said about his class other than it's wonderful. It's practical but never boring or simple. It's though-provoking but never overly crunchy.

If you're ever in the St. Louis area, I recommend his class!

Namaste

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