Yoga Challenge Day 13 ~ A Place to Do the Yoga

Ever since I began practicing yoga I’ve maintained that I could survive a trip to jail as long as I could continue to practice yoga. Not like I aspire to living in a prison cell, but the beauty of yoga is that you can really practice anywhere, anytime. In fact, some might say that the more austere the environment, the better. You don’t even really need a mat; just awareness, intention, and a willingness to experiment and learn. What more does a yogi need?

Well, as I rolled out of bed this morning, I fully intended on putting on my running shoes and hitting the pavement for a four-miler. However, when I cracked my eyes open and glanced out the window, I couldn’t help but be struck by the beauty of the scene outside as the sun hovered red on the hazy horizon. I immediately knew I needed to grab my yoga towel instead of my running shoes and head out onto the back yard dock for some yoga. This morning quite possibly may have been the most peaceful and serene yoga setting I’ve ever practiced in.

Here’s a picture of the little dock I practice on:

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!

For the love of lululemon…

…in case you were wondering what to do with all your lululemon bags…

30 Dr. Seuss Quotes for Yogis to Live By

Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so…get on your way!

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It’s a beautiful thing…

Daily Yoga Practice — Sometimes Less Is More…

With life constantly on the move and not enough hours in the day, it can be tough to fit in an hour or more of yoga on a consistent basis. Unfortunately, a lot of us talk ourselves out of unrolling the mat if we don’t think we have time for a “long” yoga session. Twenty minutes just doesn’t seem like enough time to make much difference, does it?

For the love of lululemon…

…in case you were wondering what to do with all your lululemon bags…

To Take the Posture is the Purpose of the Practice

“These forms are not a means of obtaining the right state of mind. To take this posture itself is the purpose of our practice. When you have this posture, you have the right state of mind, so there is no need to try to attain some special state. When you try to attain something, your mind starts to wander about somewhere else. When you do not try to attain anything, you have your own body and mind right here.” ~Shunry Suzuki in Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind

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Airplane Yoga for Holiday Travelers

Traveling during the upcoming holidays has its plusses and minuses. You know it will be great to see family and friends, but the enhanced airport security measures stress you out. Then there’s sitting in a safety-oriented airplane seat that was not built for comfort. With a few planning tips and yoga poses to do at the boarding gate and on the plane you can arrive feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

Comments

Betherann says:

July 10, 2010 at 10:52 am

Wow, that dock is gorgeous! I’m glad you got to enjoy it with yoga.

denise da silva bastos says:

July 10, 2010 at 12:09 pm

what a beautiful place! good practice!

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