Yoga in the Time of Recession

Yoga has not been hit by the recession, I think. Looking at all the students at Triyoga, people are still prepared to pay £14 for a class and most of the classes there are packed! Thankfully for me, my students also come back religiously for their regular practice. I do not even charge half of Triyoga's rate; it does help that my community-based classes are really affordable. Where else can you find an hour class for only £5? But of course we have to be realistic. The community hall we are using is not as posh as Triyoga's studios yet it is large, airy, well-ventilated and centrally located. 

As a novice teacher, I am appreciative of the support that Cranston's TMO manager, Karen, has given me over the past year. She lets me market my classes within the estate and in the hall, to the point of informing me of any event, where I  could distribute my flyers!        

My Friday class at OneKX is not doing bad either. I still get my regular students. The timing couldn't be worse, though. Friday 6-7pm! I am very lucky to still have at least 5 students in a class. 

People are starting to become more aware of their bodies and are investing a lot of time and effort in becoming healthier. Sometimes, the finance plays a big role in the activity we choose to do. But there are a lot of venues - sometimes even free - which aid in tackling stress, obesity and other illnesses. We just need to open our eyes to find these free events in having an active lifestyle. 

I recall my friend, Helen, saying that the recession is good for small-time entrepreneurs like us. As people are cutting back on luxury goods, holidays and activities - many are turning to a more holistic living a.k.a going back to the roots, simple life, staying in among others. We can help them overcome any stress and anxiety the recession has caused. People are changing the way they think, re-learning the steps to a healthier being.

Maybe in a way, this economic downturn still made a positive impact to our society. If we change our ways individually, in time, our world will become a better place.