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About: Anne Samit

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With the sole intention of exercising for the first time in her life, Anne was introduced to yoga in the fall of 2010 and was surprised at its transformative effects. There she was, outside of those physical and emotional comfort zones where she had been safely residing for some time. Anne further discovered in yoga a writing opportunity; her blog is a written manifestation of the impact of her practice. A native Washingtonian with a passion for writing, an interest in painting, and a background in public relations, she is presently an executive assistant at a health industry consulting company. Her two children live in New York City, where they practice yoga as well. A collection of Anne’s posts can be found at YogaSpeak.blogspot.com and Facebook.com/YogaSpeak.
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Who’s Your Teacher? ~ Anne Samit

by on May 20, 2013

In yoga, how old we are apparently doesn’t matter. Yoga seems to be an equalizer. This might not be evident when walking by each other on the street, but once we are on the mat, it’s really so easy to see.

How Do You Tell the Truth? ~ Anne Samit

by on May 6, 2013

And maybe, when I look to others or others look to me, we are really just on a quest for validation of what we already know to be true. Maybe good advice really is just helping each other see inside to the truth that’s already there.

Coming Home. ~ Anne Samit

by on Apr 22, 2013

Yoga has brought me home in a way that is hard to explain, especially for someone who never realized she was far away in the first place.

I Hit My Head 3 Times at Yoga! ~ Anne Samit

by on Apr 8, 2013

My best guess is that the backbends are supposed to be about opening the heart, and the dipping back is supposed to be about facing fears. So,maybe, on some level, I am trying to do both.

The Day the Sun Came out in Rocket Yoga. ~ Anne Samit

by on Mar 18, 2013

The sun from the window behind me has moved us over one spot each! It shines on my back and my neighbor’s, too, making a great big sun spot that stretches out across the floor, window panes and all.

Seeing Stars at Yoga. ~ Anne Samit

by on Mar 4, 2013

The floor comes at me fast, and I pop open my hands, landing them on my mat. I think I’ve done okay, but I can’t find my way back up. The instructor pulls me up and forward, doing all the heavy lifting.

Yoga in the Rain.

by on Jan 29, 2013

Before I know it, I am lost to the practice and creating my own rain. I have watered my own mat and have started to slip and slide. I spread my towel overtop my mat for grip. It’s so hot that I am grateful each time the ceiling rains.

Cinderella Does Yoga.

by on Dec 12, 2012

Looking back, I am surprised to realize that I had effectively twisted myself into as small a ball as possible, unknowingly protecting myself from life’s flow. ,

I Never Knew Receiving Was Work.

by on Nov 27, 2012

I am often told nice things by the very good people in my life, and by strangers, too. It brings me up short each time, and I am always surprised to hear them. No one on the outside really can tell that some hard times have left their marks on the inside, making the opening to receive such niceties that much smaller.

Yoga & Confessions.

by on Oct 23, 2012

Slowly, I eased my way into the practice, letting go of intimidation, letting go of inhibition, and letting go of my guard.

Will sucking it up get you upside down?

by on Oct 16, 2012

I try to pretend there is no mirrored wall standing guard, and sometimes I can land the handstand without it. I measure my success at the end of class by the number of toe prints on the mirror.

Yoga tugs at my soul strings, but sometimes I want to cut & run.

by on Oct 8, 2012

I do not always want to think about what yoga sometimes makes me think about. Sometimes, it is shouting at my soul to pay attention, and I think sleeping in on my practice might just be my way of covering my ears.

Lost at Sea in the Yoga Studio.

by on Sep 19, 2012

I had spent a months trying the pop up during this sequence but found myself much more timid in mid-room than near the wall. Safe on my mat but without the security of the wall, I would place my hands to the earth, put one foot in the air and push off with the one on the ground…

I am nine years old again in handstand.

by on Sep 5, 2012

Clearing my mind as it must have been as a young child seems to be an integral part of my success. It sounds so simple; yet, as with the handstand itself, it remains a challenge.

Flying 50 Feet Off the Ground in Crow Pose.

by on Aug 27, 2012

When I first started yoga, I could get into some of the initial phases of poses by virtue of simply being coordinated. But, as I progressed, yoga seemed to demand more of me, and not just strength and stretch and balance. It demanded fearlessness, and it started with Crow.

Roller Coaster Ride.

by on Aug 11, 2012

photo: Intamin10 Finding Freedom In Reckless Abandon It was the first chilly Sunday morning of the fall, and I was anxious to attend the 10 a.m. yoga class. This is one of my favorite classes. It is the perfect hour, still the morning but with time to laze around a bit. Class is crowded, the people are all friendly and [...]

My Open Heart.

by on Aug 10, 2012

I would like to say I have an open heart. It sounds nice and like something I should have. Blessed with family and friends, I have people in my life for whom I open my heart. Yet, the heart can go through some rough terrain over a period of time, and it can cause the guard [...]

Yoga & Humanity.

by on Aug 7, 2012

How often do we show our humanity? I often get to help my daughter with her work in New York City. Each time I go, I pack up my yoga mat and together we attend as many classes as our schedule allows. Although I am still in the first year of working out, my daughter has [...]


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