{"id":322,"date":"2023-10-09T03:05:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T08:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/12yogaquestions.com\/?p=322"},"modified":"2023-10-09T11:53:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T16:53:19","slug":"carolyn-boucher-yoga-instructor-sound-healer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12yogaquestions.com\/?p=322","title":{"rendered":"Carolyn Boucher \u2014 yoga instructor, sound healer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mind, body, spirit \u2014 yoga is a holistic experience for many. But did one element or another first draw you to the practice? That is, were you seeking to settle your mind? Have greater physical flexibility? Explore your true, spiritual nature?<\/p>\n

I initially came to yoga through the theatre (there\u2019s a fascinating history here!) \u2014 the focus for me at first was on body and breath, relaxation \u2014 fun fact: the first time I tried a long meditation practice in my yoga teacher training I don\u2019t think I had ever sat still that long \u2014 I ran around and made lots of noise immediately after<\/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

definitely a balanced mix of all three \u2014 mind, body, and spirit \u2014 my practice has helped my relationship with myself in a holistic sense<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

since 2009 \u2014 so just about 14 years now<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

daily, although my practice doesn\u2019t look the same each day<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How long did you practice yoga before you started teaching it?<\/p>\n

five years<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

when I first started, I preferred Vinyasa and Ashtanga \u2014 I now welcome a mix of styles and am currently exploring Kundalini<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When you first took up yoga, what came easiest and what was more challenging?<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always been a bit naturally flexible, so a lot of the postures came easily for me \u2014 focus on settling my mind and the breath work came a bit later<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

From your experience as a teacher, can you generalize about what comes easiest for beginners and what is more challenging?<\/p>\n

I hesitate to generalize or assume what any of my students\u2019 experiences might be, whether they are beginners or seasoned practitioners \u2014 we are all different and dynamic people<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

yoga has benefitted me in so many ways \u2014 less pain and anxiety \u2014 more joy and peace<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

yes! \u2014 I love walking meditations, creative movement, butoh dance, body-scan meditations, forest bathing, and embodiment practices<\/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 love to do tree pose when I\u2019m waiting in a particularly long line<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You have a choice: lead a yoga class (1) outdoors on a beautiful day, overlooking the ocean, or (2) in a well-designed, very comfortable minimalist indoor space. Which do you pick?<\/p>\n

ooo tough choice \u2014 outdoors overlooking the ocean! \u2014 I find nature incredibly beautiful and healing<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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

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