This is me.
This is me doing yoga after years of not doing yoga. And no, my feet are NOT dirty, that’s digital manipulation to disguise the fact that they’re just plain not pretty. And okay, maybe they’re just a little bit dusty from wearing flip flops to the barn but the sepia tint was supposed to take care of that.
But back to yoga. All I can say is Holy crap! Was I ever STIFF. Felt like Barbi, she of unbendable knees. And arms. And general plastic parts. Felt like every year of my age which is none of your business by the way, even tho you are my best best BEST beloved readers 4 EV-AH. So no, I will NOT tell you. Although I will admit to being 31, once. Trust me when I say I was uber hot back then. Spontaneous combustion hot.
It’s been one week since I began contorting myself in unnatural positions. Unnatural positions that were once second nature to me. At first my body laughed, laughed, which happened just before the wailing.
But the second day wasn’t nearly as bad.
And the third day was better still. Noticeably so. I was no longer counting the seconds or watching the clock. I was flowing with my breath. Flowing merrily along as I went just a bit farther. And deeper. Sure, my hamstrings twanged like an out of tune guitar. But not that out of tune.
It’s been a week now. Five days (two off for rest) of serious Hatha yoga practice. A good hour each time.
The result? My shoulders are no longer up around my ears. My butt feels tight, my joints feel loose and I’m walking free and easy with a sassy swing to my hips. I’d say that’s reason enough to continue but at this point I don’t need a reason.
Because it feels so darn good!
Go girl! You’re only as old as who you feel! And your ponies aren’t nearly old enough!
I’m sitting here at my desk rolling a golf ball under my feet, making squeaky noises as I hit the sore bits.
Have fun, and don’t break anything!
xxx
sue:)
Ohhhhhh…my feet are in golf ball envy right now. I think I’ll have to try that! xo
Love your photo, and cheer you on as you find your way back to your yoga practice. Sounds like a winner.
Thanks, Deborah! I’ll save the imago of you cheering me on for those days I need some inspiration 🙂
Woohoo! Good for you for keepin’ on keepin’ on :). It does feel good and that is all the reason we need, right? I’ve been learning to see exercise as a gift to my body, not as something for some particular end result. As a gift, it feels really good.
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I really like that perspective, Leanne, seeing exercise as a gift to my body. Makes all the difference…
Amazing that you are seeing changes so quickly! I hope you continue to be amazed at your progress every week. I am brand new to yoga and have already started to feel better, it’s a miracle 🙂
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Christie, I just read your post. So happy for you that you’ve stuck with it and are noticing the difference. The big difference will be later on down the line when you realize your body and mind are way younger than your years. 🙂
So good to hear from you and that you are getting back to yoga. I need to do the same. I’ve been feeling like crap lately, need to take some time for me. thanks for the inspirations!
Consider yourself inspired and start taking time for yourself, Sue. There’s lots better ways to feel than crappy 🙂
funny how I’ve been THINKING about starting some yoga again, maybe my even older body will also like it after a few days of creaking audibly………..
I can hear you from here, PerciK 🙂 xo
I love how many of us seem to be finding our way to this powerful practice. I have been back practicing the last few weeks as well and love it. I can feel such a difference…mind, body AND soul!
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I pushed a little too hard and pulled something so I’m easing up for a few days, Michele. But the benefits are so powerful I’ll not drop it this time 🙂