Get #trill with Gibson & Join Us on Sundays for “MFAH on the Mat”
Next up on the yoga mat: Gibson with Black Swan Yoga! Here, Gibson tells us how he keeps it #trill and shares a few at-home yoga tips.
Tune in for Gibson’s session in our weekly series “MFAH on the Mat” this Sunday, April 26, at 11 a.m. on Facebook Live.
What inspires you at the MFAH?
One of my favorite hidden gems in town is Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. It’s great to sit outside by the fountains and bring a sketchbook to draw the pretty scenery.
How do you keep your yoga #trill?
To me, yoga is a moving meditation with breath. Finding the right music combination, or a really great teacher, always helps me keep it #trill.
What advice do you have for practicing yoga at home?
The more you do it, the more rewarding the practice becomes. If you’re new to yoga, take a beginner’s course to learn the lingo, and progress gradually. Tons of free livestreams are happening now. Want more tips? Reach out to teachers you admire.
What are some achievable yoga goals people can set?
Sometimes, showing up can be the hardest part. If you’re having a hard time getting started, just try it one time, maybe once a week. If you enjoy it, do it two times the next week, and three times the following week, etc. If you are already practicing a couple of times a week, take a class from a new instructor to learn new styles.
How would you describe your personal yoga style?
I use yoga as my own way to reset and restore. Yoga gives me strength and confidence, and it helps me breathe deeper and more mindfully than any other activity. I treat each practice uniquely as I explore what’s going on in my body, mind, and soul. Every time I practice, I feel much better after than when I started. I hope you find similar peace from yoga, or any fitness and mindfulness practices you have. Namaste.
► Want to see more? Check out “MFAH on the Mat” every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Facebook Live.
Wellness Programs at the MFAH are presented by MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Posts

At-Home Art Activity “Exploring Materials and Creating & Modifying Beads” November 15, 2022
Create your own art while exploring a variety of materials and beads, with inspiration from works in the MFAH collections.

At-Home Art Activity “Exploring Fauvism and Creating Colorful Landscapes” October 10, 2022
Make your own art inspired by the Fauvist movement and André Derain’s The Turning Road, L’Estaque.

At-Home Art Activity Inspired by “Shahzia Sikander: Extraordinary Realities” May 20, 2022
Make your own art inspired by the work of Shahzia Sikander in the exhibition Extraordinary Realities.

At-Home Art Activities Inspired by “Dawoud Bey: An American Project” May 6, 2022
Create your own works of art with these projects and inspiration from the photographs in the exhibition Dawoud Bey: An American Project.

At-Home Activities Inspired by Art from the Indigenous Pacific Islands and Australia May 2, 2022
Create your own works of art with inspiration from the Indigenous Pacific Islands and Australia.
