Over the past two years, I’ve only missed three or four consecutive days of Bikram yoga practice, until last week when I missed nine. Beforehand, I wondered what I’d do with the extra time, or if I’d go a little crazy(ier) without my regular dose of moving meditation. But not only did I survive, I discovered:
1) I had almost forgotten how to spend time alone, and how to make plans without working around my yoga classes. Life exists outside of the hot room.
2) The practice of “yoga” (the “physical, mental and spiritual disciplines that aim to transform body and mind” according to Wikipedia) looks differently to everyone. It can be a walk or bike ride, or may consist of stretching exercises, devotions or breathing through a difficult situation.
3) I need to make a habit of scaling back in life. This allows for other ways to nurture my physical, mental and spiritual health.
How easy is it for you to take a break from your favorite activity(ies)?
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Sep 09, 2014 @ 12:12:54
I tore my shoulder. Taken a year off just about to go back this next month. Scared but I need to. Mobility down, energy down, vigor and all down. Belly up however. I wish I could afford time wise to go at least every other day.
Understand your post and agree with you.
Sep 09, 2014 @ 17:38:45
Oh, I’m sorry to hear about your shoulder. But glad you are giving your body the necessary time to heal. It’s all a process, isn’t it? Thank you for sharing 🙂