I was particularly happy to read of your observations about your increasing comfort and self-acceptance. It was just wonderful for you to notice this. I find that it is one of those elements of practice that most teachers don’t talk about (well at least not in my experience), but to me is one of the key benefits.
Once again thanks for the encouraging words. It’s comforting to be able to visit this site and read everyone’s questions, worries, frustrations, accomplishments. I enjoy your comments and all the responses that you’ve shared with other yogis Geabrielle. Thanks once again.
Today was day 47. It was a great class because I got there. I noticed a couple feelings today: fear, anger and of course frustration. I noticed I am afraid to fall forward…and then anger because I couldn’t focus or complete something. And then I would get angry because I was getting angry and would try to let it go…Why am I so hard on myself??? Fear and Anger grrrrr!
Oh well tomorrow is another day, I’m sure I’m right where I’m supposed to be and learning exactly what I’m supposed to be learning.
Phew I feel better after sharing thanks for listening!
Have a great day!
Aloha,
Natasha
I learned/realized something new today: If I just concentrate on my continuous breath I should be too busy to be getting frustrated or angry. Why is breathing so hard????
I am on day 10 of a 30 day challenge. I am enjoying it so far. Except for the fact that my body hurts. It’s starting to get tired. Specifically the front side of the body. I suppose this means that I have to get my backside stronger? , To support the frontside.
Getting lots of rest too, like I said I am enjoying the practice each day and especially seeing other enthusiastic folks each day. Also, trying practice at different times depending on my schedule has been interesting as well.
I learned/realized something new today: If I just concentrate on my continuous breath I should be too busy to be getting frustrated or angry. Why is breathing so hard????
Yes, I find really concentrating on breathing changes my practice quite a bit and the time just flies by, and makes the yoga so much easier.
Another thing that has changed my practice is immersing myself in Gabrielle’s fabulous Masterclass book. Thinking so much about the minute details of each pose and I just have a vague memory of wanting to run out of the room for some strange reason in what seems like another life!
I started a new challenge after finishing a 60 day challenge and my body still gets sore. LOL I suppose I welcome it, knowing that it’s probably new muscles getting stronger.
I have also started experimenting with doubles. I have found that I enjoy taking an early morning class and then an evening class. So enjoyable. This past week I was able to do 10 classes. Feeling really tender I made myself take a rest day. What I noticed about the double classes is that I am able to really go into the postures. I can’t explain how wonderful the second class is.
I’m still working on my breathing…
And I have improved on my anger/frustration issues. Thankfully I am learning tolerance, acceptance, and gratitude.
Am currently saving up in hopes of buying the Masterclass book….*sigh one of these days.
I am now on day 21 of the 30 days challenge. So after the first 10 days I noticed more stamina. Now at day 20 or so I feel much more flexible. My hope is to gain more strength in the next 10 days to end the challenge at day 30 stronger. I gotta think that up to this point I am tired and have less strength, at least that is my excuse.
way to go all!!! I LOVE the people here and the honesty is also such a welcome change. I don’t know why some people are so afraid to talk about emotions? some are so afraid to share and speak openly that i find it quite heartbreaking. When you find a place w/ kindred thoughts and passions it feels like home
thankyou
thank heavens i found this forum…because i thoroughly enjoy sharing and reading others experiences. i feel totally comfortable sharing my challenges and accomplishments. it’s comforting to know that there are others all over the world who have their ups and downs.
have a wonderful day!
natasha
I am almost done with the 30-day challenge I am in right now., 7 more days to go.
I am so STIFF.
Can not even do postures that I was good at.
What’s up with this? Have i worked the muscles too much? Especially around the spine. yikes, any advice? (PS Massage appt. booked)
Hm, well, that’s totally weird that you’d be stiff after 23 days of stretching! I hope Gab has an answer for you.
Guess what I’m doing tonight? I was two days into my 30-day challenge and my non-yoga daughter talked me into going to aerobics with her. We’re starting tonight! I swear I haven’t done aerobics since the ‘80s. Should be interesting…
I imagine you are feeling a little bemused by your sudden inflexibility! I am wondering too if you have done your yoga days straight. Because if you have, your body is probably crying out for some recovery time.
With only a week to go, maybe go early one morning and then as late as you can the next night to try and get 2 whole days of rest recovery for your body. And aaaaah yes a massage will be a lovely treat.
@Bonnie
I look forward to your reflections about your feelings during and after your aerobics class. I have my own predictions
Well, it turns out the aerobics class was easy and fun. Although when I looked over at my daughter she was sweating a lot and I was casting glaring looks at the open windows, finding it kind of chilly.
The aerobics moves haven’t changed much in 20 years, it turns out. The best thing about it was getting to spend time with my daughter.
yes, I tried spacing it out a bit (going the morning and then the next day in the evening). It has helped.
Doing much better.
Big prize at the end is satisfaction and a t-shirt!
