I was so pumped for Day 14....alas my body is tired today.
The plan: Take the flow. Take yoga with weights.
The result: Body is tired and savasaning during the tail end portion of the flow....Didn't think my muscles would like me much and was just exhausted.
AND usually class pumps me up, wakes me up before winding me down ya know?
The car's check engine light came on so I'll guess we'll see what's in store for Day 15 on day 15?
But then it'll officially be half way through!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Day 13
Day 13th. Wonderful, wonderful Monday!
So I thought I'd try to get to two classes today but really, one great flow class is better than two "not quite" connected classes.
Plus it's day 13th so I've got some time to make up that day I missed. Or not. It really isn't about the goal of 30 in 30. It's about recognizing habits, creating new space, and growing in the practice.
I realllly wasn't feeling a class for a few reasons but there is no real reason to have NO gone yesterday. There was time and I was able.
Ashley always leads wonderful classes. The energy in the room was pumping but no one felt like they were "pushing" themselves. It was a lot of listening to the body and just connecting with breathe. Once a few people do that it creates an energy pull in the the room and connects the people in the room in their practice just creating a great environment and reminder of the power of union.
Doesn't hurt that it's almost half way through the challenge now either.
So I thought I'd try to get to two classes today but really, one great flow class is better than two "not quite" connected classes.
Plus it's day 13th so I've got some time to make up that day I missed. Or not. It really isn't about the goal of 30 in 30. It's about recognizing habits, creating new space, and growing in the practice.
I realllly wasn't feeling a class for a few reasons but there is no real reason to have NO gone yesterday. There was time and I was able.
Ashley always leads wonderful classes. The energy in the room was pumping but no one felt like they were "pushing" themselves. It was a lot of listening to the body and just connecting with breathe. Once a few people do that it creates an energy pull in the the room and connects the people in the room in their practice just creating a great environment and reminder of the power of union.
Doesn't hurt that it's almost half way through the challenge now either.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Day 12
Almost half way through this Challenge!
I'm finding this Challenge (so far) easier than my first Challenge. But I think it's just "challenging" in different ways now. I know I can complete 30 Days in a row of yoga everyday. I've made it through the physical challenge and now it's moving deeper. It's challenging the thoughts of "I don't want to go" and thinking about WHY I'm feeling as such. Delving into the mind more, recognizing challenges don't have to be all serious and can still be fun and enjoyable and once you get that it makes it easier.
I think it's helped to give myself some credit too. And has been interesting being a part of the challenge on "the other side" as a teacher too!
Class today was excellent. With my Mumma by my side and a fellow trainee leading class. I could feel the growth in my mum's practice and in the teacher's style. She has always been amazing but today it felt like her true authentic self really shone and that is awesome.
Peace out!
I'm finding this Challenge (so far) easier than my first Challenge. But I think it's just "challenging" in different ways now. I know I can complete 30 Days in a row of yoga everyday. I've made it through the physical challenge and now it's moving deeper. It's challenging the thoughts of "I don't want to go" and thinking about WHY I'm feeling as such. Delving into the mind more, recognizing challenges don't have to be all serious and can still be fun and enjoyable and once you get that it makes it easier.
I think it's helped to give myself some credit too. And has been interesting being a part of the challenge on "the other side" as a teacher too!
Class today was excellent. With my Mumma by my side and a fellow trainee leading class. I could feel the growth in my mum's practice and in the teacher's style. She has always been amazing but today it felt like her true authentic self really shone and that is awesome.
Peace out!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Day 11
Okay okay so I didn't make it to the 930am flow today...BUT I really wanted a moksha class so sort of justified?? No?
It's okay, I like doing doubles. :)
I did teach a "cool down" though after one of the Climb for Cancer runs and on the fly so props for that!
Plus, I got out in nature and discovered an amazing waterfall or two I must venture back to in the daylight.
Sometimes it's not about the practice on the mat.
Namaste.
It's okay, I like doing doubles. :)
I did teach a "cool down" though after one of the Climb for Cancer runs and on the fly so props for that!
Plus, I got out in nature and discovered an amazing waterfall or two I must venture back to in the daylight.
Sometimes it's not about the practice on the mat.
Namaste.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Day 10
I think my favourite ever is yoga on Fridays. The combination is just divine.
Tonight there was a Challenger's Only 80's Themed YogaMix class....and HOW MUCH FUN WAS THAT?!?!
Oh man, it's funny to think "It's just yoga" but when put into a practice like I feel most of the people in the room did tonight. You can FEEL the energy change
Being dressed up in 80's themed clothes only made it even more awesome.
Also, heck yes Anthony! Fantastic teachers surrounding me=best gift.
Tonight there was a Challenger's Only 80's Themed YogaMix class....and HOW MUCH FUN WAS THAT?!?!
Oh man, it's funny to think "It's just yoga" but when put into a practice like I feel most of the people in the room did tonight. You can FEEL the energy change
Being dressed up in 80's themed clothes only made it even more awesome.
Also, heck yes Anthony! Fantastic teachers surrounding me=best gift.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Day 9
I just need to state that I always feel such a sense of peace, community, worth at my yoga studio and during class.
Today was hard-not for on the mat practice but in dealing with those inner demons.
The good news is that I have a practice and I can look to my practice to help place things into focus. One of my favourite things about the 30 Day Challenge is that when these days happen, as they are bound to, it makes it that little bit easier to just go and practice, get to the studio, get to my mat, and breathe.
I have been struggling with finding a good, even, steady breathe in my practice since training and today taking that first breathe in Pranayama, I just felt my lungs expand into all those little crevices inside as I pushed down through my feet and made space.
So going forward, I'd like to remember day 9. Reconnecting with breathe. And moving forward.
Today was hard-not for on the mat practice but in dealing with those inner demons.
The good news is that I have a practice and I can look to my practice to help place things into focus. One of my favourite things about the 30 Day Challenge is that when these days happen, as they are bound to, it makes it that little bit easier to just go and practice, get to the studio, get to my mat, and breathe.
I have been struggling with finding a good, even, steady breathe in my practice since training and today taking that first breathe in Pranayama, I just felt my lungs expand into all those little crevices inside as I pushed down through my feet and made space.
So going forward, I'd like to remember day 9. Reconnecting with breathe. And moving forward.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Day 8
Oh the start of week 2.
I had planned on just ya know, savasanaing the whole time, but then class started and well I just practiced and it was good.
So welcome to week 2-keeping it real and rocking it one day at a time.
I had planned on just ya know, savasanaing the whole time, but then class started and well I just practiced and it was good.
So welcome to week 2-keeping it real and rocking it one day at a time.
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