I commented on this in passing the other day, and now I've been thinking a lot about how much we don't stretch in everyday life. Once my teacher Margaret said "It's yoga. Exaggerate!" That's exactly right. We never do that. I might reach for something on the top shelf, only for a moment, and never… Continue reading Stretchy stuff
Category: mulling things over
Get busy!
I have spent all day doodling around. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays I don't have time to do yoga between 6 am walking and 9 am water therapy class. I would have time if I didn't want to eat breakfast, that is. And I would have time if I were willing to get up… Continue reading Get busy!
What is yoga for?
Knowing your body Stretching your body farther. In class the other day we observed that in normal life you never step 4 1/2 feet apart. Once in a while you have to reach up high, but not often. Knowing your breath. Connecting your breath with the world's breath. Going inward. I'm strangely reluctant to talk… Continue reading What is yoga for?
Practicing with friends
Priscilla and Dana just left after practicing with me for about an hour and half. It's so interesting to practice with friends - qualitatively different from solitary practice and from class. When I practice alone, I usually work out more or less what sequence I want to do, and edit it as I go along.… Continue reading Practicing with friends
YoMo days 7, 8, and 9
Ooh, I've just got to keep up! On Wednesday I didn't practice in the morning, but I went to Ageless. The class was excellent. A brand new student was in the class, and as a result Kim helped her quite a bit, leaving us in very long holds. I try hard not to come out… Continue reading YoMo days 7, 8, and 9
Chitter chatter
This morning I had a lovely peaceful practice. I started as the sun was rising. We had an ice storm followed by snow yesterday, so the field outside my window was sparklingly beautiful, as though the grass and surrounding trees had been sprayed with tiny jewels. One problem with writing about home practice is that… Continue reading Chitter chatter
Writing practice
I'm going to be doing quite a bit of writing in January. I want to keep this blog up, even when it's very boring because I'm doing more or less the same thing over and over. I'll probably write in the Yoga Center blog, and check in on the Yoga Center forums, and my plan… Continue reading Writing practice
Under the weather
Today's weather was gloomy, cold and wet. I have been feeling the same way for several days. "Less than crisp" would be a good way to put it. Last spring when I was sick, I continued to practice, only very very restoratively. Maybe only breathing and some very gently movement. My reminder to myself is… Continue reading Under the weather
Practicing to practice
I was irked with myself today, because I didn't practice (apart from the non-practice practice of uttanasana on the kitchen counter). I told my sister I thought I should be practicing daily to get ready for YoMo. She laughed at me. "It's YoMo that's supposed to jump start your daily practice. You don't need to… Continue reading Practicing to practice
Better today
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
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