I have appreciated your sage wisdom around my yoga challenge and your words are truly resonating as the days tick off. Today will be ten days in a row of yoga and I am feeling so good. I am quite sore and have spent the past few days focusing more on the practice and form and less on pushing myself, in order to work through this edgy feeling that has moved into my body.
Let’s talk about breathing for a minute.
Wow.
You’re all yawning probably.
But hey, that’s a deep breath, right?! And it’s your body saying, ‘wake up’!
I’m finding that I am taking the breathing aspect of yoga home with me. I am so mindful of my breath and lungs and it feels wonderful. My asthma is going to have to take a big, fat backseat.
I haven’t said this before, but my October Challenge idea was spawned by some things that are going on that have been troubling to me. There was a pile-on of events in September that pushed me out of my comfort zone. And you might have gleaned, if you’re a long time reader, that I’m pretty darned laid back. Which is good sometimes, but it also means that I might bury some things that need to be felt and dealt with.
I’m finding yoga to be helpful with this.
There is surrender and grace involved.
It’s nice to hear from a 'collective soul’ that peace and harmony are right there for the asking in a very physical way.
Namaste, ya’ll!
So glad to hear you are reaping the benefits of yoga, and the breathing!! I never knew how much I held my breath until yoga!! Enjoy enjoy! And I will pass on a tidbit my teacher used to always say--the moment you feel discomfort, you have gone too far!!
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I have been trying to walk more during the week for my exercise. Now you have me contemplating yoga....I think it could do me some good! Looking forward to seeing what yoga routines you do.
ReplyDeleteInspiring. Breathe on!
ReplyDeleteI know that exersize always has a way of making me feel better (even though I don't do it enough.)
ReplyDeleteI don't know if you are a woman of faith or not, but this verse was comforting to me last night, and your post made me think of it:
"For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake,
But my lovingkindness will not be removed from you,
And my covenant of peace will not be shaken,"
Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
~Isaiah 54:10
I have been a huge yoga lover for about twenty years now. I was amazed to find out I didn't breathe properly! {It's a wonder I made it to adulthood ;)} Glad to hear you are taking your time and getting the form down, it's so important!Have fun! xx
ReplyDelete:) Thanks for your comment. I know just how you feel. It seems like I have some sort of struggle constantly. I can't say that I don't need the words of wisdom myself. I fall short so often.
ReplyDeleteI hope your yoga goes well. I really wish I knew how to do it!
PS thanks for your comments- Aren't babies the best?