April 1: Vinyasa with Deep Relaxation. awesome start, felt great!
April 2: Hip Hop Yoga. Fantastic adjustments, feel amazing...getting deeper in my twists and feeling so excited about it because it means my back is healing.
April 3: taught 3 classes, assisted one. didn't get a practice in but feeling SO inspired by my students. still flying high this morning and gearing up for a great day!
April 4: taking two classes today. one at SASY: vinyasa, and one at BBY: vinyasa. EXCITED!
April 5: Hip Hop Yoga at SASY, the Chronical Show filmed...class was off the hook!
April 6: 12pm lunch flow with Kate at Karma, AND 5:45 vinyasa with Ame over at North End!
April 8: Master Class with Natasha at BBY...she kicked my asana in parivrtta triko! woah!
April 9: my back is in bad shape today...i tried a little practice with Caroline for our mentorship, but had to rest on my mat for most of it.
April 10: teaching two classes today, we'll see how my back is feeling for a practice before my class tonight. i'm making an appointment to get it re-aligned, and this challenge might be put on hold until it's feeling better!
April 11: BREAK. wait till i can get my back adjusted. Also busted my knee on the car door pretty hard. eeeek
April 12: Hip Hop at SASY...great amazing adjustments from Lynne for my back
April 13: back is getting looked at, and im teaching two classes. no practice, to let the back work settle in.
April 14: 12:15-1:15 Vinyasa with Goldie...took it super slow and mindful, did most of my practice with my eyes closed. really good.
April 15: Vinyasa with Deep Relaxation. amazing
April 16: YOGA REHAB with Kevin Courtney. felt stoney all day. such an amazing practice. back feels fantastic.
April 17: Vinyasa with Ame. Breath work was challenging on a few levels, but very amazing how it brought my attention to focus.
April 18: Forrest with Peter. First forrest class...challenging.
**So far, this challenge has been very interesting. I have definitely felt more calm in general, and my reaction to things is on a much more controlled level...less reactionary, and more mindful. Today, I had a hard realization though. Self-forgiveness is A LOT easier said than done. Holding poses, surrendering to them, and letting yourself let go, is all a metaphor for how you handle yourself in your daily life. That's the most beautiful part of yoga to me. Asana is just a gateway to how we live our lives, treat our selves, our bodies, minds and hearts. My meditation practice has suffered severely since Brian's death, and I have found a lot of resistance lately to hold poses for extended periods of time. I have noticed a lot of tightness in my body that wasn't always there, and I know it's because I've closed a lot up since last year. I wonder if participating in a loving-kindness Metta meditation retreat would not only open my heart, but also release a lot of holding in my body. With forgiveness also comes love...so with self-forgiveness, self love can follow, and that's what I'm looking for. Definitely in the habit of practicing every day now which is fantastic. **
April 19: Hip Hop Yoga at SASY-off the hook as always :)
April 20: hip hop with Goldie at BBY, and then Anti-gravity Yoga in RI at Raffa Yoga-this was amazing! my back feels awesome, and I have major yoga high and giggles from all the swinging and upside-down-ness. I high recommend trying this class!
April 21: Some rest, body needs a little break! teaching 3 classes today :)
April 22: Reconnecting to my own roots in honor of earth day: home practice!
April 23: my birthday = teaching, but no taking...GREAT day
April 24: Raging head ache = nap
April 25:
April 26: HHY at SASY
April 27: Vinyasa with Todd over at SBY
April 28: subbed HHY so no time to practice
April 29: not feelin' so hot.
April 30: taught twice, and assisted HHY...no time :(
So, my 30 classes in 30 days didn't happen. But it's ok! i just wanted to get myself into a better habit of a more regular practice and i did! i feel great, decided to do a JOOS cleanse the week after this challenge and it was a great choice! Non-attachment here is key :) it was a fun goal, and maybe i'll meet it another month!
I love reading your posts. You're behind schedule here!!!!!! I love you very much and hope you have yoga classes to teach every day soon.
ReplyDeleteLove, Mum