Introduction

On June 27, 2018, the Qitaihe Forest Yoga Health Center moved to the new hall. During the period, the Center held the first forest yoga training course. There were 25 trainees, including 15 new students. The trainees were very diligent in practicing and learning. Duan Lijuan is one of them.

Hello everyone! I am Duan Lijuan, 54 years old, and live in Machang. End of June, my friend Zhou Yuqing brought me to the forest yoga. I didn’t have confidence initially. I didn’t know if I can persist. Maybe this is fate. I got a bad stomach virus before I started the class and I was too sick to do anything. On the first day of the class, Teacher Nie talked about the purpose of practicing yoga, the sitting, and breathing. Miracle happened. After the class, I started to have the energy to talk. I was so excited. I told my friend that this yoga was so good and I wanted to tell others about it. Day by day, I felt that Teacher Nie looked more and more beautiful. She elaborated each part for everyone patiently. And the manager of the center Mr. Song also selflessly served everyone every day. Both of them are beneficiaries of forest yoga. And then they selflessly spread the love. They have strengthened my confidence in continuing to practice!

I thought I was in subhealth status. Only Forest Yoga can prevent it from deteriorating. I was lucky that I met Forest Yoga. The first three month of practicing changed my fatigue. My friends and relatives felt that I was like a changed person. Tearing in my right eye also disappeared. My nose and throat felt much more comfortable after practice. These changes further enhanced my confidence.

Picture: Feedback after the first training class in July 2018. Short time but effective.

I also participated in the Riyuexia clap dance competition. The two combined helped to improve my mind and health. My relationship with family is also in more harmony.

I am grateful that Teacher Liu created such a helpful Yoga, Manager of Yoga Center set up a place for us to learn, Teacher Nie patiently taught us and my friend brought me here.

I like the Forest Yoga more and more and I will definitely continue.

Comments: Duan Lijuan practice everyday. Even though she lives very far away, she still comes to the center. The commute is 30 Kilometer round trip. The hard work paid off! She provided help whenever necessary.

She was brought to the center by her friend Zhou, Yuqing, who is also a beneficiary of Forest Yoga and keeps on practicing every day. Looking at their changes, another friend Zhao, Tongfang came to the center as well. There were effects on the first day and we will keep on monitoring the result. The Forest Yoga is thus spread further.