describe two or more physical, mental and/or emotional insights, openings, or improvements you have cultivated from your IN CLASS practice of poses and breathing techniques thus far. Min 75 words, max 150 words
Connect my mind with body, begin by focusing on my breathing: Although breathing is already a mechanical part of our life, I feel more calm and relax for my entire body by practicing the breathing technique. It also brings positive energy and thoughts. I believe all the breathing techniques I learned in the class will provide a good preparation for the breath and mind for my deliveryandbeyond.
Stand tall with a solid foundation-stack of the joints: I never focused on this alignment when I practiced yoga before; however, when I discovered the technique, I found myself root on the floor andmygestureismorestable.Ialsofeelmorecomfortwiththepose.
Accept myself as I am now and set my own pace: Since I am 5 months pregnant, some poses are not too easy for me, I would modify the pose to make myself more comfortable.
What two HOMEWORK tasks or experiments from your Journaling Packet were most successful for you thus far? For each, include : a) Pebble name and experiment or task; b) How did you go about the task, and how did it go, what results or benefits did it provide ? ; c) How might the task or exercise relate back to your physical yoga practice? Min 75 words, max 150 words

a)
• Awareness of Breathing- Breathing techniques • The Habits of the body
b)
• Awareness of Breathing- Breathing techniques
By experiencing different breathing techniques and paying attention to the breathing pattern, I feel that I am having more calm and relaxed mind. It went really well. I do feel the positive energy starting to flow in the body and everything become brighter and happier.
• The Habits of the body
By paying attention to create better alignment of the body and adjusting the strips of the backpack, I feel less stress on my back when I am carrying my big backpack around the campus.
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c) Both of the experiments/tasks prepared me the foundation to practice yoga. By practicing the techniques, it is becoming a healthy habit of my own body. The Yoga class provides me the opportunity to learn about my body, so I can find the right alignment for myself.