I can't say I was paying more attention today, but I wasn't as hard on myself. And even better, I practiced first thing in the morning. And even better than that, I have class this afternoon. I often give myself a pass on days when I go to class. There's no reason I can't do… Continue reading Better today
Category: general blather
Not paying attention
This morning I got dressed in yoga clothes as a reminder that I wanted to practice early in the day. Ha! I sat at the computer all day working on YoMo stuff (more about that later). Around 4:30, I finally got off my duff and went downstairs to practice. I was not paying attention. I… Continue reading Not paying attention
Miscellany
I love it when I get comments on the blog. I just realized I could go back over my posts from earlier this year to see what helped the sciatica before. It's just as painful now as it was then, BUT my shoulders, arms, hands, knees and feet are almost back to normal. That's a… Continue reading Miscellany
Sciatica again, dang
I don't know why the sciatica is back in full force. I'm working on the sciatica sequence in Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, by B.K.S. Iyengar. I am modifying it as I can with the poses in Light on Yoga. I'm not going to list all of these, but boy oh boy there are… Continue reading Sciatica again, dang
Balancing
This morning I just had to forgive myself for my imperfections. I've been practicing Ardha Chandrasana (half moon) against the wall for most of this year, due to arthritic and wobbly knees. Now I'm much stronger, so I'm trying to practice in the middle of the room again. I did fine on the right… Continue reading Balancing
A little adjustment in timing makes all the difference
I have been struggling for quite a while with establishing a routine for daily practice. If I wait too long into the day, I tend not to practice. Other things get in the way. I walk in the mornings with a friend for an hour. For a long time, we've been starting at 6 am.… Continue reading A little adjustment in timing makes all the difference
TV yoga
Things I try to do if I'm watching a movie or TV: Baddha Konasana (cobbler's pose) Upavistha Konasana (seated wide angle pose) Virasana (hero's pose) Eka Pada Supta Virasana (one-legged reclining hero's pose) Any version of sitting on the floor I'm sure there are more, but I just can't think of them. The thing about… Continue reading TV yoga
Yoga wildlife drama
This morning the cat joined me on the mat. I practice in front of big windows and a sliding door, so after I'd settled myself to chant the invocation he asked to go out. I got up and opened the door for him. I left it open a few inches so he could come back… Continue reading Yoga wildlife drama
Yay, back to class
Today I went to class for the first time in about three weeks. There was a break between sessions and then I was at the beach. My home practice was good, so I didn't miss yoga, but I sure missed class. I have a couple of friends who use videos instead of going to class. … Continue reading Yay, back to class
A little pat on the back for me
I've been at the beach for ten days, and I've only missed practicing for two of those days. That's a better record than my home practice lately. To be fair, it's easier here. In the mornings my arms and hands are usually quite stiff and sore, so I'm reluctant to practice. I'm on vacation here,… Continue reading A little pat on the back for me
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