Well I'm still having trouble getting to this on time but I haven't given up completely! I taught yesterday and talked about how we can get pulled in so many directions and if we aren't steady in our hearts, this can take quite a toll. Of course I'm talking about myself - I've been so crazy busy lately. Between school, practice, teaching and my suddenly busy social life, I barely have time to breathe. I have kept myself grounded in my practice though which has kept me sane.
I have noticed that with a great amount of practice comes a lot of body awareness and some parts nearing injury. Of course injury comes from practicing out of alignment in some way and I realized that I was still lacking in muscular energy particularly in my core. I think that I work hard there but as my lower back was telling me, I needed more. I was pulling my back away in other directions without the stability of my core. And then the pain reminded me...
So I worked with an awesome group of people yesterday as they diligently worked their core to inspire my own work as well. The rest of my weekend was filled with baby showers, weddings, friends and laughter. I am so lucky to be pulled in these directions and lucky to have a practice that allows me to enjoy them without losing myself. Thanks to all - until next time...
Opening the Heart
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Dedication
So maybe I'm not as dedicated to this blog though I'm still trying. By this time last year, I had given up. It's not that I'm not dedicated. It's just a prioritization thing. And lately my priority has had to go to the pursuit of my Anusara Inspired status, with videoing, reviewing videos, etc. Then of course my other priority has been my school teaching which is going well. And finally, or should that be first and foremost, myself. I am still making time for my practice and personal life which is another thing I let go last year.
And this is what brings me to my discussion of dedication in class this week. I have dedicated myself to a lot but again, I am holding a place just for myself. A place where I can align with what is right for me, the divine. Aiming for the highest. And that's what we practice on our mat with our alignment, attitude and action.
Yogasm was a lot of fun if you missed it. My videos are going well. I would write more but I am about to teach here at Yoga Vida tonight. I hope everyone is well and I hope to see you soon practicing dedication on your mat...
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