{"id":305,"date":"2023-08-29T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/12yogamalibu.com\/?p=305"},"modified":"2023-08-29T08:27:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T13:27:09","slug":"carol-chadwick-civil-engineer-free-spirit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12yogaredondo.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/29\/carol-chadwick-civil-engineer-free-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"Carol Chadwick \u2014 civil engineer, free spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mind, body, spirit — 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?<\/p>\n

I was drawn to yoga to quiet my mind at first \u2014 since then I wanted to be more fit and flexible \u2014 I also wanted show my teenagers to be physically active by example<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"How 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?<\/p>\n

yoga feeds my mind and body mostly \u2014 it puts me at peace<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How long have you been practicing yoga?<\/p>\n

I started on a limited basis in 2019 \u2014 in January 2022 I realized that I was getting the results I wanted so I started doing yoga mostly every day for at least an hour \u2014 sometimes I practice up to 3 hours<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How frequently do you practice yoga?<\/p>\n

I practice about 95% of my days<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

For you, what are the benefits of classes at a studio vs practicing yoga at home?<\/p>\n

I like attending classes for the structure and social interactions \u2014 if no classes are available I practice at home<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you have a preferred yoga style?<\/p>\n

I prefer ashtanga and vinyasa<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When you were starting out, what came easiest and what was more challenging?<\/p>\n

I had difficulty with balance and blocking out distractions (monkey mind) \u2014 balancing poses were difficult and I wanted to be able to do them quickly but I realized I would achieve the level I wanted only with practice and persistence<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What have been the greatest benefits of yoga for you?<\/p>\n

the physical aspect has been the biggest benefit for me \u2014 through yoga with a general lifestyle change, I lost about 50 pounds \u2014 it increased my energy level, balance and overall health<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Apart from yoga, do you practice other techniques of mindfulness or meditation?<\/p>\n

no, I don\u2019t meditate outside of class<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you regularly do other forms of exercise?<\/p>\n

biking, hiking, stand up paddleboarding<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Outside of a yoga session, do you ever just strike a pose and stretch? If so, which pose(s) and where?<\/p>\n

I often practice poses in the kitchen \u2014 sometimes I will practice while standing in line to check out a store, although I feel like other shoppers find this odd<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If I gave you an expenses-paid yoga retreat, where would you go?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not really sure where I would go<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014interview \u00a9 Marshal Zeringue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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