Last night I attended a yoga class. I'd attended the same class the week before and it was great. This week, there was a sub so I wasn't sure what to expect. She was really great. I loved her voice, the way she guided the class and it was over before I knew it. She normally teaches a Kundalini Yoga class...guess that's what I'm doing next :)Yoga has been a part of my life on and off for about 10 years. It was the first experience of my life where I really didn't care what anyone else thought. I was able to stay focused on my mat and what felt right for my body and mind. I felt free to take guidance from the instructors I've had over the years and incorporate it into my practice.
Like many things that are good for us, we sometimes let them go. Life gets busy. Schedules change. Shit happens. I sure wish getting rid of the bad stuff was just as easy!
Although I love my practice, there have been large gaps over the years where it was not a part of my life. I am glad to be closing the last gap and back at it. The sense of just being...of just breathing...of gentle, loving movement...is exactly what I need right now in my life. I am grateful the opportunities are there to bring in what I need.
What is it that you need in your life today and how will you fill that need?
Returning to yoga seems to be a theme in posts I've read lately! Mmm. The gentle, loving movement is something I've been enjoying as well in a meditation stretch video I've been doing. It's so beautiful and I plan to do it later today :).
ReplyDeleteI totally understand. I started out the year taking a yoga workshop - but I haven't taken a class in months, knowing how much better it makes me feel! This was good to read because this has been nagging at me for awhile - time to get busy and take care of myself!
ReplyDeleteLOL - I totally agree Michele that it would be oh-so-wonderful if it were as easy to get rid of our bad habits as it is to slip into them. But yay you for finding your way back to yoga. I've just started a sunrise journaling practice and hope to give it consistent attention so it becomes a habit.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, Michele. After posting that guest post by Justyn, I realized that I would like to go further with yoga. I have been on again/off again too. Yesterday (Thursday) Ashley and I went back to class after several weeks of missing it. Glad that you are going back too! Maybe we should go to a class together sometime. Just do a drop-in somewhere just for fun.
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to a class with you! It is such a blessed practice.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great practice, Deborah. So much wisdom in those wee hours!
ReplyDeleteFunny how those things nag at us! It nags at me all the time when I don't go so I know how much my body and soul craves/needs it. I hope you are able to find a class that fills your soul :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful. Your description of gentle, loving movement is perfect! Enjoy your practice.
ReplyDeleteI admire you for making a commitment to dive back into yoga. Wishing you lots of fun getting back into all that you wish to explore with this.
ReplyDeleteIt truly is a joy of mine and I'm looking forward to having it as a regular part of my life again.
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