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A friend of mine is really starting to show an interest in yoga and even considering seeking certification to really delve into the lifestyle, but her philosophy is ashtanga or nothing.

I’m still discovering new styles and trying different classes. I started doing basic hatha classes almost eight years ago, but I really didn’t start exploring various forms until the beginning of 2008. Excited about what I found, I wrote an article on my discoveries for Time Out Chicago and now I’m always looking for a new variation to try out.

I’m happy to have another friend that I can go on this journey with, but I can’t help but feel the urge to tell her to be a little more open to the many styles of yoga. She’s lucky to feel such a strong connection to ashtanga- a fast-paced powerful yoga practice- immediately.