I could write about Hillary Clinton tearing up on the campaign trail, about New Jersey considering issuing an apology for slavery, about the Roger Clemens controversy, about the canceling of the Golden Globes, but I don't want to kill my buzz. Tonight I took part in my employer's weekly yoga class.
Now, I have avoided this class for more than a year. Something about folding into an inelegant downward dog, in a tank top, next to the HR manager, made me a little uncomfortable. But what I was reminded of this evening is that while yogis are rejuvenating their minds and spirits, they aren't looking at fellow practitioners' exercise attire or back fat or wobbly arms in plank pose.
So, I eased my body into positions it hasn't known for almost a year. I raised my arms energetically toward the sky for sun salutations. I struck strong triangle poses. I relaxed deep into corpse pose--probably my favorite part of yoga class, when you lie inert, pillow over your eyes, breathing deeply and savoring the fruits of your practice. It all felt absolutely delicious.
So, pardon me for an evening if I can't get riled up about much of anything. I'll be back to my old self in the morning...maybe.
Namaste.
Now, I have avoided this class for more than a year. Something about folding into an inelegant downward dog, in a tank top, next to the HR manager, made me a little uncomfortable. But what I was reminded of this evening is that while yogis are rejuvenating their minds and spirits, they aren't looking at fellow practitioners' exercise attire or back fat or wobbly arms in plank pose.
So, I eased my body into positions it hasn't known for almost a year. I raised my arms energetically toward the sky for sun salutations. I struck strong triangle poses. I relaxed deep into corpse pose--probably my favorite part of yoga class, when you lie inert, pillow over your eyes, breathing deeply and savoring the fruits of your practice. It all felt absolutely delicious.
So, pardon me for an evening if I can't get riled up about much of anything. I'll be back to my old self in the morning...maybe.
Namaste.
5 comments:
Tami,
Sounds like you had a great Monday!
I've never tried yoga, but now amybe I will.
Good on you, Tami! Hope you find a way to keep it going long term...
Like MDC, you have inspired me to try and find a class locally that I can get into. Thanks!
Good for you!! I'm thinking about yoga, myself. . . anything to help me relax!
What affect do you think this class have on morale - especially since it's sponsored by the boss??? Just curious. . .
Guys, if you have never tried yoga you really should. After last night, I don't know why I haven't kept up my regular practice.
Being a PR person means spending a lot of time sitting at a desk in front of a computer multi-tasking, while my shoulders and neck get stiff and my mind runs all over the place. What I love about yoga is that it reminds me to move my body in ways my daily life doesn't allow, and it allows me to focus my mind. This weekend, I'm signed up for an all-day retreat combining yoga and instruction on eating with intention. Should be interesting. I'll blog about it.
Lisa, I don't know if the classes really affect morale one way or another. I work at a mid-sized museum and the nonprofit cultural world tends to be a little more touchy feely than, say, corporate.
hmmm, 'eating with intention'... I like the sound of that!
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