And where did all of my posting go? I must admit I’ve put more energy into my other blog in the past week. This is the time of year that my mind wraps around basketball and I’ve had more to say over there than over here. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been practicing! Sort of.
I’ve been on antibiotics for a week now and I’m finally starting to feel normal in the head again. I can bend over without feeling like my head will explode or like I’m drowning. So I’ve been spending time here and there throughout the day in uttanasana. Ahhh. When you’ve gone weeks without a forward fold, your body rejoices to finally find that position again.
These ‘biotics have helped my work, too. I’m a professional voice over talent. I have clients that rely on my voice to be consistent and when I’ve got a head cold I leave them hanging. If I leave them hanging then I feel guilty. And if I can’t work I can’t make money so then I feel the pressure of no paycheck. So guilt + no paycheck = stressed yogi mummy. Enough of that already!!
So my goal to end out this week is to find peace and flow on and off the mat. I can do it!
you can do it!! you are my motivation – or is that just adding to your stress? haha! ironic that we stress about the things that de-stress us, isnt it?
I found your website because I was looking for yoga to do when you’ve been sick (like I’ve been for over a week, with flu and fever and ugly productive cough and exhaustion, blah, blah, blah). I got into yoga last August, and now I do it twice a week (when I’m not sick like a dog) and I love it. But how do I start up again when I’ve been in bed or on the sofa for the past 10 days? Go to beginners’ sessions? Thanks for your suggestions — looks like you know where I’m coming from!
Ann, so funny that you found this, that you then read it then commented! You’ve reminded me that I have to get back to posting.
Yes, I know EXACTLY how you feel. It’s always hard to practice when you’re sick but, as I’ve discovered through trial and error, there is so much you can do while honoring your body. Simple twists and many seated stretches. And, of course, breathing!! If you just sit on the couch and practice your breathing and feel the way it moves your body and moves through your body you will help your mind to forgive your body for being such dork and getting sick.
If you’re going to classes then let the instructor know you’re a little sick and that you’re going to listen to your body. The instructor will appreciate that you said something and maybe even give you some tips since they already know how you move.
I hope this helps!! And thanks for the kick in the butt I’ve needed to get back to posting. I’ve been practicing quite a bit and it’s time to document it.