I celebrated International Yoga Day (week) 2025 with my students at EōS Fitness Boynton Beach with two special holistic yoga classes that included a special asana sequence, activity, and a surprise gift.
We started class with every student jotting down what yoga meant to them. Analyzing the most commonly words they jotted and the core values, we found the following overarching ideas:
Overall Themes and Ideas of what yoga means to students
Inner Peace and Emotional Regulation: Words like peace, calm, peacefulness, reduce stress, happy place highlight yoga as a source of tranquility and mental restoration.
Mind-Body Connection: Phrases such as mind-body-breath connection, awareness, self-awareness, control, meditation show that students value yoga’s ability to unify physical and mental awareness.
Balance and Harmony in Life: Both literal and metaphorical balance are emphasized, reflecting yoga’s impact on stability and equilibrium.
Strength and Flexibility: Some students mention strength, flexibility, stretch, acknowledging the physical benefits of yoga.
Spiritual and Personal Growth: Words like connection with the spirit, reclaiming myself, self-care suggest that yoga supports personal and even spiritual transformation.
We then flowed through warm ups, asanas (poses), pranayama (breath work), yoga Nidra (relaxation), and meditation. Towards the end of class while students had their eyes closed for relaxation, they found little surprises like incense sticks and fresh lemongrass bundles when they ‘woke’ up.
I am honored to share holistic yoga and emphasizing the connection of the mind, body, and spirit with my students. Every day is yoga day for those who practice it on and off the mat!