Slacker

I don’t know what to write about. I don’t know why. I haven’t been practicing my breathing. I haven’t been practicing my asanas (poses). I haven’t been thinking about yoga. But I want to. I have been very busy with work (rehab and boutique) and have let things with myself slip. My house is a mess. My car is ridiculous. It’s no surprise my yoga is also suffering.

The other day I researched ideas of yoga tattoos. I could’ve taken those 15 minutes and at least done some breathing exercises. Or done a few sun salutations.

Actually, I take it back. I did yoga with the girls, boys, and adults on Tuesday. That’s about 2.5 hours of leading yoga. And it went really well. But leading yoga and practicing yoga are two very different things.

One day in class Gina talked about getting in and out of poses. She stressed that we need to know how to get into a pose as well as how to get out of a pose. Just like in life we end up in places and we’ve got to really know how we got there, and how we left there. So, my yoga is slacking. I got here by making excuses, not managing my time, and letting other activities clog my practice. How will I get out? Well, writing this is a step. Maybe a few asanas after work before dinner with friends. Maybe breathing exercises before I go to bed. Maybe a 30 minute practice tomorrow before work. Maybe.

Now, for something fun. My yoga wishlist:

Blocks and Straps

Bolsters

Blankets

I used to think props were weird and unnecessary and you should JUST BE ABLE TO DO IT. Well, guess what? Props help. A lot. Headstand? Thank those blocks. Leg strength/stretch? Thank that strap. Shoulder stand? Thank that bolster and those blankets. There is not a limit on how much of this stuff I need. Personally I would be fine with 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 bolster, and 2 blankets. Professionally I could use all of it. Especially at rehab. Because, and this may be a surprise to you all - but recovering addicts aren’t necessarily in the best physical condition.

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One Response to “Slacker”

1. Asha Says:
   December 10th, 2009 at 11:44 pm

   Love you. Already gotcha a little something something

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