{"id":268,"date":"2023-09-15T10:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/12yogamalibu.com\/?p=268"},"modified":"2023-09-15T09:29:52","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T14:29:52","slug":"debra-bokur-novelist-journalist-voice-actor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12yogaredondo.com\/index.php\/2023\/09\/15\/debra-bokur-novelist-journalist-voice-actor\/","title":{"rendered":"Debra Bokur \u2014 novelist, journalist, voice actor"},"content":{"rendered":"Mind, body, spirit \u2014 did one element or another first draw you to yoga? That is, were you seeking to settle your mind? Have greater physical flexibility? Explore your true, spiritual nature?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>I was intrigued by the possibility of enhancing my personal discipline and focus while also becoming more physically flexible<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"right\",\"id\":48,\"width\":271,\"height\":403,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48\" src=\"https:\/\/12yogaquestions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/bokur1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"271\" height=\"403\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHow about now: does yoga feed your mind or your body or your spirit more, or are those elements more in balance than when you started?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>all of these elements have become more aligned\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHow long have you been practicing yoga?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>thirty years<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHow frequently do you practice yoga?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>most days<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAre you more likely to attend classes at a studio or practice yoga at home?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>at home, where I can control the environment<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nDo you have a preferred yoga style?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>I incorporate elements from multiple styles<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWhen you were starting out, what came easiest and what was more challenging?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>blocking out distractions and disruptive thoughts was difficult \u2014 because I also practice dance and am generally athletic, the physical part was easier<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWhat have been the greatest benefits of yoga for you?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>better flexibility and deeper, more restorative sleep \u2014 and my self-discipline has definitely increased<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nApart from yoga, do you practice other techniques of mindfulness or meditation?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<em><strong>yes \u2014 breathing exercises, seated and walking meditation, and sound-focused meditation with singing (crystal) bowls and drums<\/strong><\/em>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nDo you regularly do other forms of exercise?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<strong><em>hiking, dance and weight training \u2014 horseback riding when the opportunity presents itself<\/em><\/strong>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nOutside of a yoga session, do you ever just strike a pose and stretch?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<em><strong>regular breaks throughout the day to get up from my desk and do gentle yoga stretching that focuses on my back, shoulders and hamstrings<\/strong><\/em>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIf I gave you an expenses-paid yoga retreat, where would you go?\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<em><strong>Iceland<\/strong><\/em>\n\n\u2014interview \u00a9 Marshal Zeringue","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mind, body, spirit \u2014 did one element or another first draw you to yoga? That is, were you seeking to settle your mind? Have greater physical flexibility? Explore your true, spiritual nature? 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