WEBVTT 00:00:01.482 --> 00:00:03.952 [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:00:05.440 --> 00:00:06.340 Hey, everyone. 00:00:06.340 --> 00:00:07.930 You know about yoga, right? 00:00:07.930 --> 00:00:11.860 That place we go to bend, stretch, and stand on our head. 00:00:11.860 --> 00:00:13.540 Accomplishing poses we thought were 00:00:13.540 --> 00:00:16.670 only possible amongst Cirque du Soleil performers. 00:00:16.670 --> 00:00:17.590 I'm Angie Miller. 00:00:17.590 --> 00:00:21.190 And today, I want to talk to you about yoga, real yoga, where 00:00:21.190 --> 00:00:23.230 many of us don't stand on our head, 00:00:23.230 --> 00:00:25.360 but one of the reasons people fear it. 00:00:25.360 --> 00:00:28.600 Let's face it, there's a lot of stereotypes and misconceptions 00:00:28.600 --> 00:00:31.900 about yoga, but those of us who practice and teach yoga 00:00:31.900 --> 00:00:33.820 know that it can be transformative. 00:00:33.820 --> 00:00:35.800 It can build better mind body awareness, 00:00:35.800 --> 00:00:37.660 and help us move and breathe better. 00:00:37.660 --> 00:00:40.930 So today, I want to share five yoga fears and five truths 00:00:40.930 --> 00:00:43.630 to tackle those fears to help remind you 00:00:43.630 --> 00:00:46.600 and your members why yoga really is a great way 00:00:46.600 --> 00:00:49.420 to feel better inside and out. 00:00:49.420 --> 00:00:52.180 Fear number one, I'm not flexible. 00:00:52.180 --> 00:00:54.940 Truth, yoga increases flexibility. 00:00:54.940 --> 00:00:57.040 It doesn't require flexibility. 00:00:57.040 --> 00:01:00.220 Practice is the mother of skill, and yoga is no different. 00:01:00.220 --> 00:01:02.830 A consistent yoga practice, over time, 00:01:02.830 --> 00:01:04.780 will help you to become more limber. 00:01:04.780 --> 00:01:08.380 Not to mention, yoga increases flexibility of the mind 00:01:08.380 --> 00:01:11.830 through breathing and meditation and mindful movement, 00:01:11.830 --> 00:01:15.120 and I believe that transfers into everyday life. 00:01:15.120 --> 00:01:17.470 Fear number two, it's intimidating, 00:01:17.470 --> 00:01:19.060 and I feel awkward. 00:01:19.060 --> 00:01:22.540 The cool clothes, maybe even Instagram poses, 00:01:22.540 --> 00:01:25.450 sure, it can feel intimidating, just like anything 00:01:25.450 --> 00:01:26.710 that's new for us. 00:01:26.710 --> 00:01:29.230 Truth, no one is looking at anyone else, 00:01:29.230 --> 00:01:31.330 because they're focused on their own work. 00:01:31.330 --> 00:01:33.520 Yoga requires concentration. 00:01:33.520 --> 00:01:35.470 We're all a work in progress. 00:01:35.470 --> 00:01:37.960 Maybe some people can put their feet behind their head, 00:01:37.960 --> 00:01:41.050 but is that really a requirement to help us be successful 00:01:41.050 --> 00:01:42.220 in life? 00:01:42.220 --> 00:01:45.310 Fear number three, I'm afraid I'll fart in class. 00:01:45.310 --> 00:01:49.330 It happens, I said it, and yes, everyone shares that fear. 00:01:49.330 --> 00:01:51.460 If we want to save our gas for the gas tank, 00:01:51.460 --> 00:01:54.100 we can avoid practicing on a full stomach. 00:01:54.100 --> 00:01:56.170 Or we can go to class with loud music, 00:01:56.170 --> 00:01:58.180 in case the toot slips out. 00:01:58.180 --> 00:02:00.610 Truth, if it does, don't worry. 00:02:00.610 --> 00:02:01.900 No one will acknowledge it. 00:02:01.900 --> 00:02:04.210 They'll just be grateful it wasn't them. 00:02:04.210 --> 00:02:07.550 Fear number four, I'm just not a yoga person. 00:02:07.550 --> 00:02:09.039 So what is a yoga person? 00:02:09.039 --> 00:02:10.960 What do they look like or act like? 00:02:10.960 --> 00:02:14.020 The beauty of yoga is that there's a style and a place 00:02:14.020 --> 00:02:16.360 and a teacher that fits everyone's needs. 00:02:16.360 --> 00:02:19.300 Truth, there is no stereotypical yogi. 00:02:19.300 --> 00:02:23.140 All walks of life take yoga, from CEOs to football players 00:02:23.140 --> 00:02:25.570 to professionals and everyone in between. 00:02:25.570 --> 00:02:27.680 Yoga is all inclusive. 00:02:27.680 --> 00:02:30.460 Fear number five, I can't quiet my mind. 00:02:30.460 --> 00:02:32.260 We can't control our thoughts, but we can 00:02:32.260 --> 00:02:33.920 manage what we do with them. 00:02:33.920 --> 00:02:35.875 We can let go of attachment and accept 00:02:35.875 --> 00:02:37.000 that thoughts are thoughts. 00:02:37.000 --> 00:02:40.000 We don't have to act or believe in every one of them. 00:02:40.000 --> 00:02:42.670 Truth, that's why breathing and meditation 00:02:42.670 --> 00:02:45.350 are critical components of a yoga practice. 00:02:45.350 --> 00:02:47.380 We learn to quiet our mind, and our thoughts 00:02:47.380 --> 00:02:49.130 become less intrusive. 00:02:49.130 --> 00:02:51.670 So those are my five yoga fears and five truths 00:02:51.670 --> 00:02:53.260 to conquer those fears. 00:02:53.260 --> 00:02:56.180 I'm Angie Miller, and I'm so glad you joined me today. 00:02:56.180 --> 00:02:57.550 Let's continue to connect. 00:02:57.550 --> 00:02:59.680 On Instagram, I'm AngieMillerFitness, 00:02:59.680 --> 00:03:01.970 and on Facebook and Twitter, I'm AngieMillerFit. 00:03:01.970 --> 00:03:04.800 My Website is AngieMillerFitness.com. 00:03:04.800 --> 00:03:07.510 Keep doing what you love and loving what you do. 00:03:07.510 --> 00:03:09.670 I'll see you next week.