MilderSearchMain menuSkip to primary contentSkip to secondary contentHomeThe Pressure of Baby Shower GiftsPosted on April 16, 2014  by  milderI went to a baby shower the other day and it was amazing to see all the incredible gifts that some of the guests brought. Some of the gifts were downright amazing. Clearly some of the other moms had been spending a lot of time on Pinterest looking for inspiration. Here’s one of my favorites. A cute way to turn some simple washcloths into a nicely wrapped gift for the mom-to-be.I was intimidated since I had a store-bought gift I found while searching for ideas on Adorababy.com. I ended up buying a collection of books from Amazon.com like Goodnight, Moon and other classics. I figured that it would be nice for mom and dad to have a stack of books at the ready for those long nights of trying to get baby to sleep!Posted in stuff
My First Yoga Class
Posted on January 10, 2014  by  milder
For a long time, I was feeling inspired to start my first yoga class though I had no idea on what to expect. Before, I could begin I went through articles and books on yoga to find out more on the subject. I also learnt a few things from my first yoga class that I would like to share.
Yoga clothes
Perhaps you may be feeling confused on the type of clothes to wear for your yoga class. I realized out that it depends on the class type you will be attending. If will be in the Bikram yoga or power yoga, you will definitely sweat. Therefore, you should wear garments that wick away the sweat. Wear something like what you would when running.
While the baggy T-shirts are okay for guys, ladies should choose tight-fitting tops. This will ensure that your top doesn’t fall over your head during an inversion. I could see women pulling tops in their shoulder stand as they did not want to show their stomachs.
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Yoga gear
If you are new to it and do not have a mat, call the gym or yoga studio to rent or borrow one. From my experience, I would recommend buying one after you have already attended a few classes. The mats are available in a variety of materials and colors ranging from the natural rubber to the synthetic and have different thickness levels. Wash the mat with water and soap and leave it to dry. Most studios also provide basic props like blocks that can be used in alignment and straps to help those who are new.
Yoga etiquette
Ensure that you arrive about 10 minutes in advance for your yoga class so as to choose a comfortable spot. If you choose a popular class as a result of the time of the day, you should always arrive 15 to twenty minutes before time. After arriving, remove your shoes & socks before walking into the room. Find a spot at the back where you can follow people in front of you.
Before the class begins, meet the instructor and let him or her know whether you are suffering from an injury, particularly a recent one to enable him modify the lesson to suit your need. When doing the challenging pose