{"id":46773,"date":"2016-02-25T11:10:11","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T16:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wanderlust.com\/?p=46773"},"modified":"2016-02-25T11:16:51","modified_gmt":"2016-02-25T16:16:51","slug":"faith-hunter-feeling-different-and-finding-healing-in-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderlust.com\/pt-pt\/journal\/faith-hunter-feeling-different-and-finding-healing-in-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Faith Hunter: Feeling Different and Finding Healing in Yoga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Faith Hunter tells us about her introduction to yoga and offers\u00a0advice for beginners:<\/em><\/p>\n

My yoga journey<\/a> started in the early ’90s. I practiced yoga by watching Rodney Yee<\/a> on PBS. During that time my older brother, Michael, was battling complications from HIV\/AIDS. To say the least, I needed to get centered and strong, so I desired to learn more about yoga.<\/p>\n

A friend suggested we take a class together, which was mostly meditation<\/a> and Kundalini Yoga<\/a> influenced. During that time, yoga gave me the space to be my truest self, and the freedom<\/a> to escape from my emotional jail.<\/p>\n

As a whole, yoga provided me with the tools<\/a> to heal from the death of my brother. I cried and released so many trapped feelings. Prior to becoming a certified teacher, I shared the practice with friends and taught breathing and meditation to my co-workers in the nonprofit industry. I soon realized I needed to share these amazing healing tools with more people.<\/p>\n

For new yoga students, I would recommend starting out slow. Simply allow yourself to be open to the process: Both physical and mental. Try out different styles<\/a> of yoga, teachers, and multiple times to determine what feels best for you<\/a> and your lifestyle. Don\u2019t push it: Be kind and mindful. The practice of yoga and\/or meditation will soon become a natural<\/a> part of your life.<\/p>\n

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