Erasing Borders Through Online Yoga
Katie Ehrlich (Tokyo)
When the whole world went into emergency quarantine periods around March and April because of the coronavirus, just like many others I turned to my online community for support with maintaining my life as normal as possible. At that moment I wondered if it would be possible to see my old yoga instructor, Jenny Linares from Armonia Studio (Instagram: @jennylinaresyoga and @armoniaestudio.pe) from when I lived in Peru because she was the best teacher I ever had. I was so sad to lose her when I moved away. I am so grateful that from the grace of her huge heart she offered free online yoga lessons three times a week at a time I could attend, even with the time difference from across the world.
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She provided me with a much-needed routine, a safe space to feel and deal with my emotions, and a way to keep active. The reason why she resonates with me as a teacher since I began learning at her studio in 2019 is that she makes a clear mind and body connection. Her classes always begin with a mindfulness meditation where we focus on where we are emotionally and physically at that moment, followed by an opportunity to focus on a mental health goal we wish to achieve. She would always talk us
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With the coronavirus lurking worldwide, now has never been a better time to focus on our health. However, as gyms, classes and most physical activities being very difficult to socially distance within, it can be very challenging knowing what to do. That’s why we at CONNECT have compiled a list of suggestions from people living across Japan on what has helped them stay fit at home.
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Hopefully, this will help you too!
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