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June 14, 2005

Finding Joy

It is 6am on Tuesday. I am twisted in a seemingly unnatural pose, legs askance, arms akimbo. Breathing. The instructor, Joy, assures all of us that the burning we are feeling is where the pose begins. And those words make me relax and I know that someday revolved triangle will feel natural. But not today. And that is okay, I am at yoga class. The moment I walk in I step into an envelope of peacefulness. Sometimes class tests my boundaries, my abs burn, my shoulders ache, but I breathe and remember this makes me stronger. But mostly I do not notice as the rest of the world melts away. I started class here a year ago. I lead a sedentary lifestyle and was seemingly unable to commit to any sort of exercise regime. To top it all off I was at the end of my rope with stress and insomnia. I know there are no miracles or magic cures, but I swear to you, my yoga practice nearly cured all of that. A year later and I am a changed person; my insides and my outsides. Okay, so I am getting a little sappy. Joy Yoga is in my neighborhood, Timbergrove Manor, around the block on 18th Street. For class schedule, see the website. Your first class is free; I have some coupons with a map if you need one. Also, there is a free introductory lecture and Joy offers other classes through different instructors such as Emotional Freedom Technique, Yoga Facial Toning, and Yoga for pregnant women and new mothers. It is good for all levels and age groups; the instructors are able to adjust your poses to your ability level. Please try it! Joy Yoga Center 1916 W. 18th St. Houston, TX 77008 713-819-9390 phone Joy@JoyYogaCenter.com

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