Welcome to AYM

I started practicing yoga because I wanted to improve my strength, flexibility and balance. To my surprise, I also began developing a meaningful relationship with my mind, body and soul. I think one of the most compelling things about yoga is the journey of self-discovery a person embarks upon when she or he begins to practice. On the mat, I found a fun place to practice fearlessness. I benefited a lot from facing tough situations but I often felt like I was the only one going through this process. There are many great books and magazines on how to practice asanas, meditation and holistic health but I felt this aspect of yoga was not much talked about. Although yoga is a personal practice, I think there is a tremendous value in sharing experiences. This was how my monthly column "Newcomer's Corner" was born in Yogi Times Magazine. Although Yogi Times is no longer published, I will continue to post new stories along with the columns that appeared in Yogi Times. AYM is not just a place for me to share my thoughts. It's a place for every yogi and yogini who dares to get on the mat to tell us about their adventures in yoga. I look forward to hearing from you.

Namaste,

Ann