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Welcome to the Qi Yoga Blog…we need your feedback! (June blog)
Yep that’s right, first there was a new Qi website, now there’s another new arrival to the Qi family – a blog as well!...called Qi Notes
So, let’s get the intros out the way first. My name’s Claire and I am a writer, yoga teacher, blogger and yoga lover. I am a graduate from the Qi teacher training program and, some of you may know me, as I teach the odd class here and there at Qi too.
The idea behind this blog is to share some of my experiences, along with ideas and inspirations from some of the students and teachers at Qi. I don’t know about you but I’ve always been intrigued by yoga teachers, so I’ve decided to corner some of them, to find out their story: What got them into yoga and what do they enjoy about their yoga practice? I might even delve a little deeper to find out what they do outside the classroom. There’s only so much you can learn in the classroom, so I’ll pick their brains on yoga stuff too. Being an English lass, and loving a good natter, I’d like to have a cuppa and a chat with some of Qi’s students as well, to find out why you do yoga and what your story is – any takers? I’ll be sneaking into on some of the workshops too, and hopefully I’ll have some time left over to chat about yoga, because that’s what I love!
So, what about yoga then?… Well, without beating about the bush, yoga has had a surprising and incredible effect on my life. I was a bit of a cynic to start and really just thought it was an elaborate form of stretching but after a bit (a lot!) of persuasion from a good friend I started going to a regular class on Saturday mornings. I was hooked. Until three months ago I was working in a busy marketing job in the city but then, with the ink barely dry on my teaching certificate, I decided to pack up my backpack and go off to India for two months. It was a kind of yoga pilgrimage meets life-change milestone. And now, well now I’m starting a new life, as a yoga teacher. Perhaps it’s sheer craziness; perhaps it’s the best thing to have happened to me... who knows. What I do know is that a new chapter has just begun.
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Hey Claire what a great idea! There’s always such a buzz around here, people giving suggestions and feedback. It will be great to get it all down for everyone to read. It will also be a great place for people to ask those tricky yoga questions and get to know other students and teachers. I encourage everyone to join in!
Hi Claire, that sounds really interesting! I am happy to share an experience/story if you like.
Cheers,
Alina
Hi Claire,
Great idea. I have noticed that many yoga schools and yoga teachers do blogs. I am doing the Qi Yoga Teacher Training Course this year and am loving it. Looking forward to reading more! Go girl!
Sara
Hi Claire
Fantastic idea. I’m really looking forward to following the blog and your journey as well as hearing from other yoga teachers. It’s like a cyber-sanga. As a fellow graduate embarking on this yoga teaching journey it’s exciting to have a forum where I can ask questions.
Keep it coming love.
Marie
Brilliant idea! What a good way for everyone to share their yoga experiences. xxx
Hi folks!
Thanks so much for all your really positive feedback and support for the Qi Blog. We’re really excited too and feel free to ask any questions you like!
Claire x
HI Claire – I love your blog, great idea! I’m a writer and yoga teacher too and teach Pre-natal yoga at Qi on Saturdays (and have taught at Qi for the past nine years!). I’m happy to be included in the blog – and also I’ve just released a DVD – Yoga for Mums ‘n’ bubs so I’d love the opportunity to talk about that!
All the best, Katie
I think ,Yoga has positions that act upon the various joints of the body including those joints that are never really on the ‘radar screen’ let alone exercised.
Thanks for sharing informative post.
Yoga is perhaps the only form of activity which massages all the internal glands and organs of the body in a thorough manner
Hey guys!
Thanks for getting in touch, I’ll be following you all up on your kind offers of help shortly,
thanks for reading!
Claire
Alina and Katie
Very keen to get in touch with you guys to catch up. I’ll be in touch very soon.
Claire