Elizabeth Cleary
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| 09 Jul 2008 03:14 PM |
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I just got my 10 class bracelet and have been only to fire and wood classes. I have been challenged and inspiried by them and look forward to trying every class Sunstone has to offer. Intially this post was going to ask for feedback about the Water class, which is where I plan to go next. I love hearing other people's opinions and value whatever they have to say. What is it like? What about Metal? Earth? Other people's experience and advice gives me more perspective and is greatly appreciated.
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John Walker
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| 10 Jul 2008 07:01 PM |
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Water classes are great! It's the Fire class routine, set to music and performed at a lower temperature / humidity, so it's very relaxing. Since the routine is set to music, the poses are always exactly the same (right) length (no getting stuck in Triangle for 90 seconds  ) and the music fits the flow of the poses well.
In short, Water classes are my favorite. |
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Elizabeth Cleary
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| 11 Jul 2008 02:40 PM |
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Thank you for writing back John. It sounds wonderful. One of the instructors at class yesterday told me they also light candles. Say no more! I'm there! I'm going to try it out today. |
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Elizabeth Cleary
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| 14 Jul 2008 03:10 PM |
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For anyone who is curious, I found the water class to be a beautiful way to deepen my practice. The lights are dimmed low which turned my focus inward, and challenged my balance a lot. The teacher adds his/her energy to the class by participating with us and we all flow to music and a prerecorded voice giving the most minimal of instruction. I woudn't attend this class until you feel a little comfortable with the fire series. I'm definetly going to attend more Water classes! |
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Jen Wanamaker
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| 21 Jul 2008 12:25 PM |
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Thank you, I had also been wondering about the water classes. Sounds lovely! |
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Jennifer Hensley
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| 09 Sep 2008 05:11 PM |
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Water class is great way for me to start a Sunday as well. I am deeply effected by music and this combination is very relaxing and provides a nice boost of energy. I also love attending Metal and Earth as they provide new challenges. Earth has music which is enlivening. You challenge your upper body strength with several sets of chataranga (plank to push up) and you get to try out your balance in postures like crow (bent legs with knees forward balanced on your triceps). Part of Metal class includes vinyasa flow where you go from a standing pose (tadasana) through forward bend, lunges, chataranga, down dog and back up. You work through the series for an hour and end with 30 minutes of the Wood series, which is the Pain Free, restorative yoga. It's a great way to end the class as you work your core and strengthen your internal muscle groups. Rounding out my practice with Wood class helps me to have more strength and flexibility in my other postures like standing forehead to knee and locust. I also really enjoy 84 asanas. It was intimidating to me at first, the idea of working for 3 hours, but the class is very personalized and you get to try out more challenging postures in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. I look forward to it every Friday.
Enjoy your practice!
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Rena-Marie Bennett
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| 03 Oct 2008 04:06 PM |
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I'd love to try a water class--they sound terrific, but there's only one offered at the studio I go to and its at horrible time for me--6:15 pm Friday evening--dinner hour with the family. I would love to trade any of the Fire classes at 9:30 am for a Water class. It just sounds like such a great way to relax and clear the mind.
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Rudy Morales
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| 17 Oct 2008 01:36 PM |
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| Thanks for the info. I just completed my 10th class (7 fire, 2 earth and 1 wood, all in McKinney) and want to try a water class next. Sounds wonderful..I'm really looking forward to it! |
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Elizabeth Cleary
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| 25 Oct 2008 11:22 AM |
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Congratulations on your 10 class bracelet Rudy! That's a major accomplishment  |
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Rudy Morales
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| 27 Oct 2008 02:46 PM |
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| Thanks Elizabeth. I attended my first water class on Friday and loved it. I did find it a little harder to maintain my balance with limited lighting but I will try it again this week for sure! |
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Crystal Perry
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| 18 Nov 2008 01:55 PM |
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| Just found this thread. I am a water class addict. Almost half of my attendance is water. At one point, this summer, I think I spent 2 weeks chasing water classes between Preston/ Forest and Preston/ Beltline. |
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Trina Hall
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| 18 Nov 2008 02:23 PM |
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Hello, I'm Trina and I'm a Water addict.
Crystal - I remember... are you sure it wasn't 3 weeks spent chasing Water classes?!! Hahaha! |
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