I didn't realize Dona still teaches at NIFS. She has been around forever and is ideal for someone working through an injury or ROM issue. I just referred a coworker to her with the hope she's schedule some private sessions (she has some low back issues) before joining a yoga class. You're in good hands.
Our varying preferences in yoga is interesting to me. I prefer flow type classes and get really uptight if I have to hold a pose for more than a few breaths. I'm not sure what that says about me. I also think slower classes are a lot harder, physically and mentally. I have a hard time quieting the chatter in my brain and my short attention span gets the better of me.
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