The Yoga of the Mind

Have you seen former dancers or gymnasts in yoga class?

Are you one, yourself?

Does it seem like people with these backgrounds have a leg up on others in the room because they can usually attain the shapes that others have to work to reach? As always, the only way to know if real “yoga” is happening is to journey inside... Join Leslie for his take on the discussion.

Contrary to popular belief, the real “yoga” of an asana class can actually be more difficult for someone who is used to using their body in arts that can look like asana on the outside.

Images from the book Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews displayed on this website are used under license.