Yoga @ Zen Body and Mind
6.00am - Zen Flow with Kimberley
This studio has only been opened for a few months so it was nice timing that I was passing through. Kimberely, who is also the owner of the studio with her husband, was a past student of Byron Yoga Centre Teacher Training, just like me! It was nice to hear some familiar instructions, including the Sanskrit names of all the poses, as she has also been trained in the Purna Yoga style.
The studio was just gorgeous with lots of natural light filtering through the beautiful arched window as the sun rose. The class was nicely sequenced with floor work, a few sun salutes and then some balances. I really liked the space, the mood and the general feel of the place.
Kimberely had a good combination of demonstrating poses and then just instructing whilst watching the students. It made me think of an article I've recently read located here: http://yoganonymous.com/9-rules-every-yoga-teacher-should-follow/ in particular Rule #1. "Pay attention to me!" This is a great way of outlining how some yoga teachers might just get caught up in their own practise. The rest of the article is pretty funny too!
Anyway, I really hope Kimberley succeeds in her business, because like most yoga teachers, she has a "normal" full-time job during the day and follows her passion by night...and also really early in the morning! I would recommend this studio to anyone who lives in Tamworth, or who is passing through.
Sorry I haven't written much more, it has been 2 months since I have completely moved my life 1,200km away. Chaos has ensued. More to come...
