during one of the very first weekends of the training our teacher, natasha, was talking about her experience of making her dvds. she said that in the editing room she found herself horrified. "do i really look like that in that pose?" she then went on to tell us that sometimes taking pictures of yourself in a particular pose is a great way to see what it is you are actually doing with your body.
this last week i got to have that very experience. now that the training is quickly approaching it's end, i figured it was about time to get some photos to possibly use for a future website for myself. with the help of my dear friend omar, who also just so happens to be a very gifted photographer (see more of his work here), i was able to see first hand just how illuminating pictures of your asanas can be. while i did have a moment of shock with a few of the pictures (you mean when i slouch... the camera notices?) more than anything it was an opportunity to learn more about my practice and to be honest, i was happy with what i saw.
while i know it's not very yogic to be proud of attaining a particular asana, i do very much believe that it is important to give yourself an opportunity to recognize the progress you have made. it's part of what makes you want to continue on your path in yoga.
i hope you enjoy the photos. namaste.
xxx
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