Elaine

It is difficult to put into words how Sumits Hot Yoga has impacted my life. I started practicing yoga at the beginning of this year because of my friend Aline. She invited me to go to a hot yoga class with her. First, I said that I had already tried a yoga class once and could not concentrate or relax and that this was not for me, much less practice in a heated room. As I am a very anxious person, she told me that yoga could help me feel better. And she was right. After the studio opened after the quarantine period, I started to practice regularly and fall in love with yoga every day.
I'm learning to focus on myself - physically and mentally, to silence my mind - even for a few minutes - (which is extremely difficult for anxiety sufferers), be kind to myself, and not be so tough to myself. I am also learning that yoga is a practice, and it's okay if you're not where you were yesterday. Just smile, take a deep breath, and stop when you need to. Yoga is life-changing. I am so grateful for the truly unique and experienced instructors who teach me more than they could even know. Especially Julie, Molly, and Jake, you guys have a special place on my journey. I love this yogi community and am extremely happy to be part of it.