Flexability...
At the appointed time, I arrived for my first Yoga Class. Now, I've taken a little class here or there - like when we went to a spa for three days and a yoga class was offered...but, never really made an effort to practice or do any more.
I can now tell you my body is not in the least bit flexible! It does not move in those directions! But, I am going to give it my best for the eight week class. The teacher, Angie, is very petite and can move her body in a zillion ways! She is also very kind, encouraging, and I liked her and the class members...All ten of us!
(The photo is of the cover of a video I have owned for a while - and once my class is over I will be using this video as well as attending a class with Angie every now and then)
I need exercise! My doctor said nothing drastic...like running the Boston Marathon. I am limited to Yoga for stretching and exercise and walking for exercise. She was very firm about that - until we get my thyroid under control again; we find out if there is something going on with my heart (real low level after an oxygen test); and we see if the pain that brings me to my knees is kidney stones!
Tonight begins another class which I am taking - it is a Meditation class.
Since sleepless nights are the norm these days - she suggested a meditation class - so, that I would learn how to clear my mind and bring calmness into my life. Therefore, I am so doing!!! And, looking forward to it all!!!
Sometimes you just gotta take care of yourself!!!
P.S. If you want a laugh - then THIS is great!!!
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12 Comments:
I love yoga and meditating. I tell ya, I have lots of stressful, sleepless nights and mediation has so helped me with it. Good luck!
michele sent me
hello thanks for the visit and the laugh
Sounds really great. I stink at yoga, I'm just not that flexible, but I like it anywayuaoxul
I hope these classes help you out.
What kind of thyroid problems do you have. I have Hashimoto's Disease, Goiter Problems and Renault's Phenomenon. Michele sent me.
Oops...Raynaud's Phenomenon...I always mess up on the name of that one.
Hey there Sara, Michele sent me! Happy Friday and the yoga and meditation classes sound wonderful!
Just returning the visit...I've never done yoga (I'm beyond not flexible) but many people I know who have love it!
Oh, yoga-pretty soon you'll be able to prepare dinner while standijng on your head. Or not. =cp Seriously, you'll be amazed at how a little stretching on a regular basis can really loosen things up. Good luck!
You're right, we need to take care of ourselves. Need exercise. I sure do at any rate. I like the sounds of "meditation" ... a quiet exercise for the mind.
I cannot do meditations. However, I do yoga regularly.
Flexibility will come with time. Don't hurry it.
Got here from you know who!
Yoga is good for taking a relaxing breather. I should get back into myself. I enjoyed it while I was doing it.
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