Tomorrow is the big day. The day I get my carpets professionally cleaned, the day I have a sitter come, the day I start my Yoga Teacher Training. Clearly, the first two things are big and exciting, but the third is big, exciting, and whole new limb of my yoga journey.
I though it might be helpful to list some thoughts and goals going into the training so that I can come back to evaluate 6 months from now.
- I'd like to learn how to lead a sequence without forgetting which side leads, as I always do in my home practice. I've considered always looking at my right foot, since I have a small tatoo on top, (thank you, 19 year old me...)
-When asked on my teacher training application what areas of study I'd like to focus on, I mentioned chakra work. The chakras have always fascinated me, so learning their sanskrit names, meanings, emotional connections, asanas that stimulate and heal each, etc... is important to me.
-Pronounce Bhagavad Gita with confidence, which I hope to do since it's required reading.
-Loosen my hamstrings.
-Consider a cleanse. I said consider... as long as the chocolate chip cookie recipe below is allowed.
-Deepen my understanding of the practice as a physical, spiritual, emotional, mental and holistic approach to wellness, awareness, and being.
So that's it for now, I am sure I'll add and perhaps delete things on this list along the way. You can come back and check in just to keep me honest.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
March Maddness
This month has been a whirlwind! Just the last 3 days alone have been enough to do anybody in. Thursday, we celebrated Kevin's 40 under 40 award with the ceremonial dinner, Friday, I attended the school lottery (which, sadly, didn't do Preston any favors...) had the David Romanelli Yoga and Wine workshop Friday night, then the Blue Jacket fundraiser Saturday evening.
This last week in March will be the biggest yet, however. It's officially my first week of my RTY training and I am having all kinds of emotions about starting this adventure. Feeling excited (following through on this goal feels great!), anxious (do I have what it takes to do this?), apprehensive (am i ready for all this self-exploration and awareness? Probably not, but who really is?) and gratitude (thankful 100 times over for a husband willing to take on more than average solo parenting over the next 5 months.) Yeah, lots going on upstairs.
Today, the sun is exploding into a beautiful golden stream through my living room window, but it's *maybe* 35 degrees outside. Needing to build some warmth, Dhanurasana is calling my name.
As a reward for getting my heart pumping, increasing bloodflow, energy and life to the heart chakra, how about a treat? ...Yes? How about Chocolate Chip Cookies made with whole wheat flour. I like this recipe because the whole wheat flour gives them a little more body and toothiness, but they're still soft and gloriously fluffy. Just make them already.
Chocolate Chip Cookies w/ whole wheat flour!
While you are waiting for them to bake, repeat Louise Hay's affirmation of the day to yourself: "I trust the process of life." And I'll do the same.
Happy Om, Happy chocolate-chip-cookie Home.
This last week in March will be the biggest yet, however. It's officially my first week of my RTY training and I am having all kinds of emotions about starting this adventure. Feeling excited (following through on this goal feels great!), anxious (do I have what it takes to do this?), apprehensive (am i ready for all this self-exploration and awareness? Probably not, but who really is?) and gratitude (thankful 100 times over for a husband willing to take on more than average solo parenting over the next 5 months.) Yeah, lots going on upstairs.
Today, the sun is exploding into a beautiful golden stream through my living room window, but it's *maybe* 35 degrees outside. Needing to build some warmth, Dhanurasana is calling my name.
As a reward for getting my heart pumping, increasing bloodflow, energy and life to the heart chakra, how about a treat? ...Yes? How about Chocolate Chip Cookies made with whole wheat flour. I like this recipe because the whole wheat flour gives them a little more body and toothiness, but they're still soft and gloriously fluffy. Just make them already.
Chocolate Chip Cookies w/ whole wheat flour!
While you are waiting for them to bake, repeat Louise Hay's affirmation of the day to yourself: "I trust the process of life." And I'll do the same.
Happy Om, Happy chocolate-chip-cookie Home.
Friday, March 4, 2011
This is my journey inward. Blogged.
Today, I took the plunge and registered for yoga teacher training, so I figured I’d turn over a new leaf and blog the adventure as I go. RYT 200, Yoga Alliance via Prana School of Yoga and Health here in Fort Wayne.
I’ve been doing yoga for the past 10 years, and realized during my very first class that I was sold. My body and mind were thawing, my heart was open, and I was certain that every being in the world deserved this same feeling. Since that time, my own practice has waxed and waned, but over the past year, I’ve gotten back into a daily habit, and I’m ready to take the next step to deepen my practice by enrolling in this “graduate course” of sorts.
Every Thursday, starting March 31, and ending the first week in September, I will gather with a small group of yoginis and from 5:30 to 10pm, immerse myself in yoga. And I can’t wait.
In the meantime, indulge me as I drone on about my kids, my hubby, restoring our old home, my awesome friends, gardening, food and wine… a little of everything.
I’ve been doing yoga for the past 10 years, and realized during my very first class that I was sold. My body and mind were thawing, my heart was open, and I was certain that every being in the world deserved this same feeling. Since that time, my own practice has waxed and waned, but over the past year, I’ve gotten back into a daily habit, and I’m ready to take the next step to deepen my practice by enrolling in this “graduate course” of sorts.
Every Thursday, starting March 31, and ending the first week in September, I will gather with a small group of yoginis and from 5:30 to 10pm, immerse myself in yoga. And I can’t wait.
In the meantime, indulge me as I drone on about my kids, my hubby, restoring our old home, my awesome friends, gardening, food and wine… a little of everything.
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