So last night in the company of my oldest daughter we went to a yoga studio. I'm working towards trying an actual Hot Yoga class. Hot yoga is on my Bucket List of things to do, it's also hugely out of my comfort zone but I am very curious. Anyways, we went and tried a warm class geared more towards new yogis. It was everything I imagined after I got past the stress of a new environment and new people.
It took getting there and laying down to really key in that everyone there was there for themselves. They were not there to watch me or anyone else. Each person there for the enjoyment of yoga and meeting their own personal goals of health and wellness. As we laid on our mats warming up and waiting for the teacher we allowed the atmosphere to invite us in and relax us. The music was calming, very soothing, as was the heat. The instructors voice was very guiding and it too very relaxing. She led us easily through poses and helped us to better understand movement and support to help relieve the pain in poses. It all made immense sense and felt too good, I could have done another class after I was sure. Each pose allowed me to see where I was at and gave me an opportunity to set personal goals in the coming months. The classroom environment really allows for inner connection and a sense of who we are, the connection was almost immediate. I am not one to really enjoy heat, let alone humidity but it eased muscles and felt good. I could really feel the sweat through the poses and by the end I was positive I was not ready for back to back classes. Sinking into Savasana I knew I had found something I enjoy and connected with a doorway to health and happiness. Class wrapped in that position as I lay with a cool cloth over my forehead and eyes that smelled of lemon and jasmine I believe.
I learned that stepping outside of comfort isn't such a bad thing and that perhaps I should do it more often. I cannot wait until tomorrow. My daughter is excited as well. We will continue with a few more warm classes before trying a hot class. Even then it will be a hot simple class. It's nice to have found something I can do with friends, my daughter or just myself. My husband is coaching this year and getting out for the occasional hockey game once again now that his MCL feels good, my girls have their horseback riding and ringette and for a while I really felt like I was just a mom bound to home and chores but there's so much more when we 'make time'! <--That is the key!
Going forward I will make time for me. I will allow myself to try new things and cross my line of comfort. These things feel good and good is a part of over all happiness.
The advantages of practicing yoga far out weigh not doing it. As I suffer from headaches/migraines from nerve damage/aggravation since my car accident as well as anxiety related to driving and of course trying new things yoga will be exceptionally beneficial.
It's amazing how feeling good and having pleasant things in life can make a person feel so uplifted and positive. This week the kids I watch are all sick, runny noses, coughs, crying, fussing...and all that comes with feeling rotten. Times 3-4 that can make for one heck of an exhausting day, and really challenge nerves, however since I quit smoking and as I feel good, daily management is improved.
Today I feel like anything is possible. I should have remained connected to this feeling when I did the 30 day Yoga challenge a few months ago. I felt great, life was on a positive path. Sometimes a slip can really lead us astray. This time I won't bog myself down with plans but rather knowing what I would like to do, will cross things off as they land in my path. I have also started just writing ideas for things down jot note style in a book for later should I decide to do it or not the thought was put in writing.
Today I will live in the moment, enjoy everything as it comes, as it happens and welcome everything new. Tonight....I will make myself fresh ginger tea! I will also take high doses of Vitamin C in hopes of keeping this cold the kiddos have away.
Today My Name Is...Namaste!
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