From Grace Yoga - Intention

Set the Tone for 2008 with Intention

Many of you who take my classes hear me talk about intention. Intention is defined as "a determination to act in a certain way".

The word "action" is within the definition. It is powerful to realize that intentions REQUIRE action.

Our yoga practice should involve the creation of intention because it helps us to direct our actions in a very specific way. If I intend to practice for the purpose of strengthening my mind, then my actions (postures) would more than likely be challenging ones.

Taking this notion to the yoga of living, I created a short list of intentions for 2008. One such intention dealt with my personal yoga practice. I have mentioned to several people that I needed my practice to take a giant step to a new level. I need to work harder and allow the "furnace" to burn hotter. Well, my actions so far have been to commit to my calendar more vigorous practice sessions more often per week. I have chosen more challenging teachers to teach me, and I have asked them to hold me accountable to this intention.

I tell you all of this because we all have work to do so we can be who we want to be. Grace Yoga was created with the intention to support and guide practitioners and teachers. If you have a goal, create an intention, write down your action plan, tell others about it, and make it real!

With much love, Arlene

About Grace Yoga


Arlene Bjork has practiced and taught Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga since 1997. She was inspired to begin her avid practice after she realized during her first yoga class that her back pain from scoliosis had completely disappeared.



Before her full-time Yoga teaching career, Arlene served the corporate world managing Human Resources in the retail and manufacturing fields, She later constructed curriculum for and taught technology, math and journalism at a private secondary school.



A Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500hr level based in Richmond, VA, Arlene's method builds strength, creates heat, cultivates the breath and calms the mind. All levels of practitioners, from the beginner to the advanced, can find pleasure and challenge under Arlene's creative guidance. Arlene has practiced with a number of very gifted yoga masters, but even better, she teaches awesome learners who come back for more!



Grace Yoga was founded to deliver world-class quality instruction to practitioners and teachers whom are willing to embrace and pass on the tradition of this life-changing practice.




I look forward to seeing you soon,


Arlene Bjork
Grace Yoga
www.mygraceyoga.com