Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Yoga
Two years ago, when I first attended Pratt Institute, I began practcing yoga with a wonderful teacher I called Fiala. I took his class three semesters over the course of two years. In the beginning, it was hard for me to clear my mind and be in the moment. As I continued to practice, I focused more on my breathing along with being conscience of the place I was at that particular time - not blaming myself for not focusing on days where these techniques did not go as smoothly. I am always perfecting my practice and enjoy working with different instructors as everyone has a unique way of teaching and doing physical, mental and spiritual yoga.
The day I arrived in Copenhagen, my roommate took me to a yoga class taught by her friend's father Claus. He was extremely pleased that I attended the class and was impressed that I was doing yoga just hours after my flight had arrived. I enjoyed his class so much that I attended a second class Sunday afternoon. This class was taught completely in Danish except for the compliments Claus would direct towards me regarding my beautiful poses......remember breathe and be conscience he began as I entered the class. Challenging yet rewarding this has been one of my favorite parts of Denmark so far.
The day I arrived in Copenhagen, my roommate took me to a yoga class taught by her friend's father Claus. He was extremely pleased that I attended the class and was impressed that I was doing yoga just hours after my flight had arrived. I enjoyed his class so much that I attended a second class Sunday afternoon. This class was taught completely in Danish except for the compliments Claus would direct towards me regarding my beautiful poses......remember breathe and be conscience he began as I entered the class. Challenging yet rewarding this has been one of my favorite parts of Denmark so far.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Highlights
It is located on the island of Holmen in the center of Copenhagen. The Opera House was donated to the Danish state by the A.P. Møller and Chastine Mc-Kinney Møller Foundation in August 2000 (A.P. Møller was a co-founder of the company now known as Mærsk).
Designed by architect Henning Larsen
Amalienborg Palace ~
Home of the King & Queen
The Little Mermaid
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Arrival
Copenhagen is so cosy in danish the word is "hyggeligt"....not too cold either as most people would image. The weather is similar to New York plus a few drizzles and the scenery reminds me a little of Boston in a way. I live in Norrobro about a 15 minute walk away from the center of city- a few streets past the canal or "lakes" that create a semicircle around the center city. There are ducks and swans that add to the beauty of the scenery.
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