Thats 26 days of Yoga and 7 days of Clean detox.
One thing that being on the detox does is make me more aware as I do my practice. I am becoming more aware and active in poses that I know affect digestion. I remind myself that while some may be uncomfortable its only for a minute and that it will only enhance the detox.
Interesting how doing all the the things that will give me maximum benefit is such a challenge. One I can overcome but interesting for me to see how my mind has been functioning.
I feel like I am just waking up to reality. The reality of how life really works. Its of vital importance for me to stay focused on the now and not take that stroll down regret lane.
I am truly getting so much better at simply saying "next" when my mind wants to wander to a place of no value.
I absolutely have no doubt now that morning sessions are best for me. It gives me perfect clarity to start my day and with it done I lose the feeling of pressure that comes from trying to fit it in later.
Its good, truthfully better than I thought.
Just what has changed in 26 days, well a lot I think but mostly I have slowed my mind down. A far from easy task with BP and according to the Dr and big brother Pharmaceutical impossible without drugs.
I always said I would but I now can say, I am winning this battle. Every day my level of security increases.
With that comes peace of mind. Last I heard they did not have a pill for that.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
there's something going on!!
Something is happening with me and Yoga. This is my second week of morning classes and I do prefer them.
Well I prefer the time of day. Now the classes are less full so less stimulation so that may be a part of it.
No matter how much I try to maintain my focus its hard in a full class and with my BP brain once it starts down a path its hard to get back on.
So maybe its the quieter classes, a less stressed time of day or maybe its that I have been practicing for 25 days.
What happening is that about 5 min into final savasana I just reach a state of total relaxation. I completely zone out. I am awake but just sink into the ground and go somewhere else. I finally decide I must get up and find myself t be alone in the room. It also leaves me totally tranquil for the whole day.
Very cool, so day 25 and it begins. 340 days will definitely bring some interesting changes to my life.
Well I prefer the time of day. Now the classes are less full so less stimulation so that may be a part of it.
No matter how much I try to maintain my focus its hard in a full class and with my BP brain once it starts down a path its hard to get back on.
So maybe its the quieter classes, a less stressed time of day or maybe its that I have been practicing for 25 days.
What happening is that about 5 min into final savasana I just reach a state of total relaxation. I completely zone out. I am awake but just sink into the ground and go somewhere else. I finally decide I must get up and find myself t be alone in the room. It also leaves me totally tranquil for the whole day.
Very cool, so day 25 and it begins. 340 days will definitely bring some interesting changes to my life.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
24/5
24 days of Yoga and 5 days of Detox.
Truthfully its been amazingly easy.
It is interesting how difficult I can imagine things are going to be and then they are not. My hope is that I am completely open these days to abundance. No more thoughts of scarcity and closing myself to "I can".
I am really happy with the detox. I have no struggle and feel absolutely no cravings. I like that the best.
I find it interesting how I think I feel hunger numerous times a day yet when I set my intention to follow
a certain program suddenly I crave nothing.
Its all emotional and the clearer we become of them the further we travel.
Truthfully its been amazingly easy.
It is interesting how difficult I can imagine things are going to be and then they are not. My hope is that I am completely open these days to abundance. No more thoughts of scarcity and closing myself to "I can".
I am really happy with the detox. I have no struggle and feel absolutely no cravings. I like that the best.
I find it interesting how I think I feel hunger numerous times a day yet when I set my intention to follow
a certain program suddenly I crave nothing.
Its all emotional and the clearer we become of them the further we travel.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A new 30 day challenge
My life it seems is full of challenges. This is a good thing. My 365 days of Yoga, a 21 day Clean detox,50 days of Philosophers notes and now.....The 30 day Yoga Journey!!.
I am a member of a private internet communit-e and one of my friends was commenting today that maybe it was time for her to go out and join a Yoga class.
When I saw this I thought it was something we can all do together even though we are miles and even continents apart. That's truly the coolest thing about the internet and web phones. It never feels like we are that far away.
For me I see it as an opportunity to deepen my practice. Its been 21 days now so its time to consider myself a true follower of Yoga. A beginner but dedicated.
Day 2 of detox and feel great. No hunger or rumbly tummy so all is good. You will however know if you see me make a mad dash out of the studio, what's up with that.
Till tomorrow
C
I am a member of a private internet communit-e and one of my friends was commenting today that maybe it was time for her to go out and join a Yoga class.
When I saw this I thought it was something we can all do together even though we are miles and even continents apart. That's truly the coolest thing about the internet and web phones. It never feels like we are that far away.
For me I see it as an opportunity to deepen my practice. Its been 21 days now so its time to consider myself a true follower of Yoga. A beginner but dedicated.
Day 2 of detox and feel great. No hunger or rumbly tummy so all is good. You will however know if you see me make a mad dash out of the studio, what's up with that.
Till tomorrow
C
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
CLEAN!!
So today was day 1 of my doing the "Clean" detox.. I managed to get most of what I needed at my local Vita
right here in the Village. This is one of the things I love about urban living.
I had walked to the bank and stopped by. I really like the fact that everything I want is within walking distance.
I also got the go ahead from my PT that I can try to put weight on my wrist.
I just may be able to do Downward dog soon. The rug burns on my elbows are a long way from healed.
So 21 days of clean. Not sure that it will change anything but it cannot hurt. They suggest sweating a lot to help with the detox and I don't think I will need the infrared Sauna.
Slow but sure. I am making steady progress.
In 21 days I should be able to go full blast on the rest of my programs.
When I feel daunted about the 21 days of detox I remind myself that I have done 20 days of Yoga and that had seemed daunting to begin.
I am loving the 930 class. One step closer to the 6 am. !!
right here in the Village. This is one of the things I love about urban living.
I had walked to the bank and stopped by. I really like the fact that everything I want is within walking distance.
I also got the go ahead from my PT that I can try to put weight on my wrist.
I just may be able to do Downward dog soon. The rug burns on my elbows are a long way from healed.
So 21 days of clean. Not sure that it will change anything but it cannot hurt. They suggest sweating a lot to help with the detox and I don't think I will need the infrared Sauna.
Slow but sure. I am making steady progress.
In 21 days I should be able to go full blast on the rest of my programs.
When I feel daunted about the 21 days of detox I remind myself that I have done 20 days of Yoga and that had seemed daunting to begin.
I am loving the 930 class. One step closer to the 6 am. !!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
R U a Thumper??
I am sure Seinfeld had a term for this. Hard walker or some such nonsense.
I was amused today as I lay in the stillness of class. Into the peace and quiet came a thwap as a participant slapped their mat down. A few minutes later a strap was needed so thump thump thump to and from the strap box. It was the same at the end of class. I guess quiet means something different to everyone.
Just as disturbing as talking but there you have it. Its like the sigher's, you know the ones I mean. Every posture brings some little sigh or squeak. I am contemplating bringing a tape recorder to class and recording a soundtrack. The sounds of not so silent.
.I am really liking the 930 am slot. Mornings simply work best for me.
I was amused today as I lay in the stillness of class. Into the peace and quiet came a thwap as a participant slapped their mat down. A few minutes later a strap was needed so thump thump thump to and from the strap box. It was the same at the end of class. I guess quiet means something different to everyone.
Just as disturbing as talking but there you have it. Its like the sigher's, you know the ones I mean. Every posture brings some little sigh or squeak. I am contemplating bringing a tape recorder to class and recording a soundtrack. The sounds of not so silent.
.I am really liking the 930 am slot. Mornings simply work best for me.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Tricks after only 18 days
9:30 am class today. A lady from Ottawa. Nice, a bit of a different class. I really am watching these days. My rug burned elbows are not amused and my arm can still take no weight so I am spending a bit more time in Child Pose. haaaaaaaa. Oh well I will heal eventually.
I definitely prefer the morning slot.so I am working towards that at the moment.
Anyways the big news is that after my shower I realized I could meet my hands in the middle of my back..Yah.
I can actually get moisturizer on that spot in the middle. See 18 days and already major benefits.
I definitely prefer the morning slot.so I am working towards that at the moment.
Anyways the big news is that after my shower I realized I could meet my hands in the middle of my back..Yah.
I can actually get moisturizer on that spot in the middle. See 18 days and already major benefits.
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