Thursday, November 24, 2011

Bikram Yoga 30 Day Challenge--Day 7: Thursday, 11/24/11

I was feeling an amazing sense of accomplishment today on Day 7.  The first major milestone.  I was 25% of the way through the 30 Day Challenge.  But then my Friend Sharon pointed out to me over Thanksgiving Dinner with her family that I hadn't reached the 25% mark yet.  That would happen during tomorrow's class on Day 8.  Allrighty then...tomorrow it is.

But for today, Thanksgiving Day, I have a lot to be Thankful for.  Last Thanksgiving, I was "recovering" from a back spasm that forced me to take a couple of weeks off work and 9 months to feel good in my body again.  For the first time in the past year, I can fully practice yoga again, run and teach classes without being in pain. That in itself is everything that I need today and everyday.

After 7 days of daily yoga, I'm more grateful than ever for the joy of movement.  I'm breathing in life more deeply and more appreciatively.  I'm getting more connected to who I really am and listening more closely to the voice that's always been there. More importantly, I'm giving myself a daily dose of the best kind of self love and self attention. I'm taking care of me!

1 comment:

  1. If only we all new how to be thankful, respectful, and take care of the body and health that we have. Thanks for the reminder :)

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