Dear Friends,
I hope this finds you well and healthy.
Some of you may know that I am a yogi and a certified yoga instructor.
I was introduced to yoga during my graduate studies at Arizona State University, and I practiced on and off for almost (gasp!) 20 years. Along the way, I witnessed many of my colleagues suffer from performance injuries. In 2012, I finally decided to get certified to teach yoga to gain more understanding of yoga practice to help my fellow musicians suffering from unique physical challenges.
I lead "Yoga for Musicians" classes every so often, and I enjoy sharing the practice with musicians and offer tools for self-awareness of the mind and body connection.
One of my favorite yoga teacher on YouTube is Adriene Mishler. Watching her video feels like drinking an ice-cold orange juice on a hot summer day! I was so happy when I found that she has a video specifically for musicians!
Adriene- Yoga for Musicians
Even if you're not a musician, this is a wonderful practice. I hope you can (virtually) join me! Remember, always "listen" to your body during a practice and do not engage in a pose if it causes you pain beyond your muscle working hard.
Namaste,
Kayoko
