Sat for a few minutes at the end of yoga class this lunchtime, as well as for a few minutes first thing. I too recently went back to a new class, but have missed it for the last three weeks, what with illness and meetings. I'm appreciating it this time around more than I ever remember - my mind and body just more present to the postures and luxuriating. And I don't seem to be quite as judgemental of my lack of flexibility either. Goodness.
Struggling with a difficult work assignent this week that has taken a lot of my focus and energy. Have been sitting in a very cursory fashion each morning - my minimum 5 mins. Also feeling overwhelmed by Christmas looming. A bit Scrooge-like I must confess.
Have not yet managed to have a look at the banner, ruth, will try and do it this weekend.
Moira: very glad you're back but sorry things are so tough healthwise. sometimes that's all you can take care of ....and that's fine.
almost forgot to sit today...so tired after the over excitement of the banner evening! finally managed just before we went out, and - i have this sometimes in concerts - my mind was too tired to interfere too much so actually had quite a centred and powerful sitting. home quite tense so I am appreciating these moments. Sometimes though I get, and I think J does too, impatient with not being 'cured' instantly!! Seems too ironic to be up there with my candle and then come down and have a row! jean, the yoga is so fab. i am so looking forward to having my room (which is J's studio until we can afford to do up the hayloft) so I can have a place dedicated to these quiet practices I need.
Good vibes to everyone who is having difficulties right now. Especially good to hear from you, Moira, and I really hope you feel better.
Ruth, the banner looks great.
I continue to sit when I can, and to "be with my breath" at other times, like when I wake int eh night and have trouble going back to sleep. Remembering that "the breath is always there" is a big help to me, especially when I feel troubled; when I think of that, I can feel myself relax a few notches right away, and then when I actually do follow the breath, the feeling of relief increases. It doesn't "fix" things, but it helps, and creates some space where before there was just presssure.
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Sat for a few minutes at the end of yoga class this lunchtime, as well as for a few minutes first thing. I too recently went back to a new class, but have missed it for the last three weeks, what with illness and meetings. I'm appreciating it this time around more than I ever remember - my mind and body just more present to the postures and luxuriating. And I don't seem to be quite as judgemental of my lack of flexibility either. Goodness.
:-) That sounds great.
Sat last night, and again this morning. Back in the saddle.
Struggling with a difficult work assignent this week that has taken a lot of my focus and energy. Have been sitting in a very cursory fashion each morning - my minimum 5 mins. Also feeling overwhelmed by Christmas looming. A bit Scrooge-like I must confess.
Have not yet managed to have a look at the banner, ruth, will try and do it this weekend.
Moira: very glad you're back but sorry things are so tough healthwise. sometimes that's all you can take care of ....and that's fine.
almost forgot to sit today...so tired after the over excitement of the banner evening! finally managed just before we went out, and - i have this sometimes in concerts - my mind was too tired to interfere too much so actually had quite a centred and powerful sitting. home quite tense so I am appreciating these moments. Sometimes though I get, and I think J does too, impatient with not being 'cured' instantly!! Seems too ironic to be up there with my candle and then come down and have a row!
jean, the yoga is so fab. i am so looking forward to having my room (which is J's studio until we can afford to do up the hayloft) so I can have a place dedicated to these quiet practices I need.
ride it dale!
Good vibes to everyone who is having difficulties right now. Especially good to hear from you, Moira, and I really hope you feel better.
Ruth, the banner looks great.
I continue to sit when I can, and to "be with my breath" at other times, like when I wake int eh night and have trouble going back to sleep. Remembering that "the breath is always there" is a big help to me, especially when I feel troubled; when I think of that, I can feel myself relax a few notches right away, and then when I actually do follow the breath, the feeling of relief increases. It doesn't "fix" things, but it helps, and creates some space where before there was just presssure.
Beth, yes, that sounds very like what I have been experiencing.
Dale, that's great,
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