Yoga Sutra Sunday at Divine Yoga

Big thanks to Gloria for setting up this peaceful, relaxing Unilocal event. Don’t get me wrong and love drinking adult beverages and chatting it up with fellow Unilocalers but I really appreciated the opportunity to get my yoga on.
The two Divine Yoga instructors did a great job of explaining the different «poses». I was nervous about attending because my last yoga class was in 2008 but I walked out happy and maybe a little too relaxed. I took advantage of the «nap» opportunity towards the end of the class. I really don’t have a problem with falling asleep with strangers around. I had some problems during the hour getting comfortable but I wasn’t unhappy about it nor did I feel like I wanted to leave. I talked with the instructors afterwards about my issue and they were able to give me some advice that I am still practicing today.
At every Unilocal event I leave happier than when I walked in and this event was no different. Gloria and her team filled my bag with lots of goodies. This event also gave me the opportunity to meet Lucky Duck and taste what they offer at the retail location.
Since the event I have referred one person to Divine Yoga and I can’t wait for my next visit. They have a calendar of events that I am sure I can coordinate with my schedule.

Miriam B. pretty much nailed it by quoting 2chainz. Yes, it is deff different. I wish I could jam to 2chainz while doing Yoga but then that wouldn’t be called Yoga.
It is different for several reasons. First of all, the Yoga style is very different from what I’m used to. This feels more of a meditation than a work-​out. I sweat after the Yoga session I went in the past. But not at this one. However, I felt more relaxed after this meditation (or Sutra if you will) type of Yoga. I actually just finished a 20 miles bike ride the day before and my whole body was incredibly sore. So a relaxing Sunday afternoon worked out perfectly. The gong type of music at the end was mind blowing. Wonder if I can download a copy somewhere.
Secondly, I practised outdoors with a group of people in the past. This one was in a nice, quite and cool looking studio. That’s different and awesome.
Thirdly, I never had yummy treats at my previous Yoga session. This time I got Unilocal treats and swags. Gosh, the kale chips and pineapple chews were sooo good! I only had one small bite b/​c I was a late bird. Deff need to go get more from One Lucky Duck!
Last but not least, it is different from your typical eat and drink Unilocal events, a breath of fresh air. I’ve seen some of my fellow Unilocal Elite friends in Cali going to workout, roadtrip, art, movie type of Unilocal events. And I was super jealous. Now finally we have a Yoga event of our own. I adore events that promote healthy and active living life styles. And this is deff different (in a good way) for that reason.
Overall, it is different oh so different!

I will admit that yoga isn’t really my bag, but I do like to practice now and then. This was a very peaceful and calming way to spend a Sunday afternoon. I have tried Kundalini maybe once or twice before, but mind you, it was on a DVD. Not the same. Being in a room with a group of people also in deep meditation and stretching poses made the effect much more gratifying. That is to say that I got much more out of being at Divine Yoga doing yoga than at my house doing yoga.
Is it weird to say that I felt cleansed afterward? Because I did. My mind was clear and I felt good about myself. The gong part at the end? Amazing. I could feel literal sound waves washing over me. I am grateful to Amrit and Jasmine for being wonderful instructors. The juice samples from One Lucky Duck were tasty. I think I need to make it a point to stop by sometime. Thanks to the Unilocal crew for arranging this event!

This was definitely a very different practice of yoga than I am used to. It was far more meditative than what I usually practice, but I appreciated that aspect of it. The poses were challenging in their own ways, but forced an inward perspective that a lot of westernized yoga practices have left behind in the adaptation process. That all said, I would go back and recommend to fellow yoga practitioners! Sat Nam!

I left the studio sooo relaxed and ready! I loved this event, Divine Yoga really outdid themselves with the studio and movements. Thank you Gloria for the invite! You definitely made me a customer

This event was a great day to spend a couple of hours on a beautiful Sunday. Jasmine, our Yogi voice was great getting us to relax and listen to our breathing. I had never done any kind of yoga before and had a little anxiety as Gloria had said it was a different kind of yoga. Luckily the different kind she meant was that this kind of yoga focused more on mental than physical exercise. We were greeted by Roy and Gloria and a table of Unilocal swag and Kind bars (the chocolate one I wanted melted in the sun, but HEY the sun was out!) and water for our bottles. We were then instructed to take our shoes off and set up inside. Special props to Gloria for letting me use her mat, that helped with some of the anxiety I was feeling. The building was a wonderful place to relax and they explained that they only used it for yoga. I loved how the light shone in from the windows and they had fans to cool us off. It was great getting to hear the bird song (as Jasmine put it) while we were relaxing. They had modifications for those of us who aren’t as flexible as the young kids which was great and made the class accessible for all. After the relaxing class (how long was it exactly?!) One Lucky Duck had little bites for us to try.
To the ladies at Divine Yoga, thanks for being my first yoga class, makes me want to give yoga another shot!

There are two main sides to Yoga, physical and mental. Kundalini yoga focuses more on the mental mediation. As our instructor described it is about 20% physical and the rest mental. As a first timer to this establishment and type of yoga I was excited that the instructors gave us a brief overview of what to expect. They specifically stated to «keep an open mind and spirit.» That being said I had an idea of what to expect and was ready for the class to begin.
When you walk into the room, which is a separate building built specifically for the practice of Kundalini Yoga, you must take off your shoes before entering. The room is big and open with lots of windows allowing for natural light. The smell of incense is intoxicating. They have pillows for borrow and suggest using them to modify some positions, the pillows will help support your knees and back in some positions. Divine Yoga does have mats for borrow, but it is recommended that you BYOM (bring your own mat).
As we started the session I was pleased to be reminded that if you don’t feel comfortable in a particular pose then they will offer a modified version and at any time one can stop and rest. The poses were well explained and modeled and left me with little questions or concerns. This type of yoga focuses mostly on being aware of your breathing.
Overall it was a great experience and is always nice to unplug from the rest of the world and be able to become one with your body. I really enjoyed the environment, everywhere I looked out, I saw green. The most amazing part was when the instructors opened the front window to allow the fresh breeze in and the «bird song» (chirping birds) began to play, it was very peaceful and organic.
If you feel stressed or have anxiety or just want peace and to relax, I would recommend Kundalini Yoga at Divine Yoga studio.
Namaste

Such a great and peaceful experience! Definitely looking into coming more often. it’s a great way of relaxing both the soul & the body. Carrying on with my day in a more relaxed way

Wowza.
To quote 2chainz:
‘It’s different. Yes it’s different.‘
New experiences are awesome and this was an experience to remember. Pant like a dog? Yep. Chant a bit? Yep? Deep forward bends that make you feel like a chocolate covered pretzel? Mmmhmm.
I appreciated the kind instruction of the teachers and the way they were welcoming to everyone. This type of yoga has its own unique purpose and if you understand that before beginning, you can really open your mind up to experience something unique and refreshing.
Thanks for the warm welcome Gloria and Roy. The treats and refreshments from One Lucky Duck were cool!