A Yoga Practice of sorts

After sneaker issues, knee problem and #$%!! issues. The days has come. With much support of my yogis. I decided to make this a yoga practice, just keep going firm relaxed. Allowing my body to do what it needed.
That was the key I had a great run, did it in 2 hrs and 8 minutes 5 sec. This was my first time at this distance 13.1. I just couldn't work it in to do the distance before the race. I could have gone a little faster, but I am very happy with my time. I wanted to do it under 2hr 10... and did so.
It is about 3.5 hrs post race legs feel good..... my only issue is my stomach. So what else is new. The early run made it challenging.
But taking the yoga of it really made a difference.... it truly enjoyed the run. Boston is such a beautiful city and what a great day!

Mark did well in his 5 mile run too!! After his bad back set back last week. Just need to work on his training for the Army 10 Miler in October!

Enjoy the rest of the day off in the sun with my feet up!

Have a great Memorial Day!

Namaste!

Sex and the Big screen

Sex is better on the big screen...!!!!????

Saw the STC2, it was great! good plot, great in sight to women's lives. Less emotional than the last.... just fun and real life stuff.

Can't wait to get my daughter down to see it again. Great men shots and a few boobs for those men dragged to see it....thoses great men!!! Mark enjoyed it :)

Just doing that real life stuff myself vacuuming, dusting and some laundry!!!!

Well, just wanted to put in a quickie!!

Have a great night...off to Yoga!

D

The Hot ones

Enjoying the heat, great time to practice. The heat allows you to get a little deeper --but not that intense heated yoga. And for some of us, I think it ups the intensity of the poses making you focus more. We have been doing some great work on our planks and down dogs. The hand and foot play have been amazing for both me and the students. Seeing their practice get stronger right before my eyes. Moving into that next level.

Getting ready to go to practice myself...crazy person here loves the heat. I will be off to a hot class. Some of you maybe wondering???? then why don't you teach it.
I feel heated practice are unsafe for an everyday practice, it is an assault to your body. But more so to move at such a pace and opening your body, truly a better understanding of your practice is needed. It is very easy to become injured in this practice and disillusioned as well.
You need to have a solid practice before entering the heat.... and still asking why. Yogis have practiced in freezing cold up in the high land.

More hot ones....can't wait tomorrow Sex and the City opens!!!!!
Since Mark is home, he gets to go!!! Cocktails any one!!!
Last time I went to the opening day of STC we brought Thermos of Cosmo..... I am thinking this is again a need accessory... beside the heels!!!
Don't worry for him... he has sat through the whole 6 seasons and the first movie a few times.
The drinks won't hurt either!

This will be a good start to my time down... Did my last run this AM. Will not run till Sunday ---the big Day.... 1/2 Marathon Day. Friday and Saturday just resting hydrating and carb loading.....and the other prep work!

The last of the Hot ones.... Did you see the finale of Biggest Loser.... WOW!! they looked great!
The finalist all lost about 50% of their body weight. They are truly an inspiration.... If they can do that 13.1 is nothing.

Keep cool!!!!

Namaste!

Backing it up.

Had some great classes yesterday(Monday). Getting back to the beginning, but from that advanced place. We have been fine tuning and strengthening Plank. It is amazing the added strength your hands can give and the awareness that we can have. But for today I see run through classes--for the most part.
Tonight is a BIG night. The season finale of Biggest loser..... can't wait. Right now I need the inspiration. Sunday is the big race, I am doing a 1/2 marathon. Today is my last long run.

And in the mean time....helping Mark. He cranked his back and has been out of work since Saturday. He is getting better... but you know it is always something.

Well, gotta go need to get laundry going and a pick up before the day starts!!!!

Namaste!
Dani

Yoga is good for.......

So after the yoga Wednesday we went for movies and drinks.
And after much research mark and I have decided that the cleansing achieved after a yoga practice is a great prep or preventive to the heavy drinking. The drink taste better......But best of all it keeps the hangover away!!!
Thursday evening we did a control ----were we drank in same proportions, but no yoga before hand. It was a much more challenging morning.
Much more research will be needed!!!! We welcome others to try out this theory.

Alcohol , yes Love it. I don't have many beverages I drink. Water, Coffee, Tea, liquor (beer, wine, Hard drinks) I do not drink milk, soda or juices.... Unless there is liquor in it.
Beer is probably my favorite, dark strong beers. But since I have been with my husband I have grow to live a good glass of red wine. Hard drinks a great place to start Long Island ice tea and a Cosmo go a long way! Live me some stake, potatoes and a drink and I am a happy girl!

So It is Saturday just finished to two classes. 8AM was great we did intense work on plank....to be continued through the week. For those out there we need to focus on those hands, allow the to be strong.

Well off to do some gardening. One of my students gave me Day lilies. I am tired of the emptiness next to the driveway. And finish the weeding....that is fun stuff.

Have a great weekend!
Namaste!

A great rainy day

Wednesday is my day off from teaching.
I usually do some house stuff--clean, fix, or create, and watch Six Feet Under......Then go to a yoga class.
So yesterday was pretty much the same. Working on one of my art projects with my photos.
While watching SFU...love that show. I think it is one of the best series ever on. The writing is amazing. The characters are great and their approch to death. I have probably seen the series about 10 times through. Last summer I did a marathon watching it all the way through...then I watched it again with the commentary. Yes I own the series....but I enjoy watching it on TV.
The commentary that is on these series are great. Sex and The City has it... Also a big fan.... Can't wait till next week SATC2!
As you read I am not the best writter, and i know it. But I am amazed how writters create their craft. These commentary allow you to have insight to the process.

Had a great yoga class yesterday... I am working with the priciples we have been working on in our classes.
I am going to do more work today in the cooler setting on these poses.

The best part of the day was going to Robinhood...it was awesome!!! I love the English history.
The we went to the Exchange Street Bistro. Had a few Martinis!!!! Love them!! The place is great!
We (Mark and I) talked alot of yoga stuff. Yoga always flows better after a few drinks...but only if you are sitting. Warning...you should never practice yoga while drinking Martinis.

Mark has been coming to yoga classes with me for about a month.

WOW long blog...I will finish up on the Mark/yoga tomorrow.

Have a great sunny day!
Namaste!

The Day After

So the wedding/ venue was great....food awesome, dress sweet. we looked great I will post pics on website this week.
Sunday was a recovery day..we did go back into Boston to join the wedding party for brunch, and walked around Boston after. Beautiful day!
I love Boston, I love most cities. I am a city girl. Some people are dazzled by the sunset, the mountains, and water. But me it is the city, bright lights, tall building, the buzz and life.
I remember flying in from DC a couple years back. (did it about 4 times that summer- Mark was stationed at Andrews for the summer) The best part of the flight coming home was seeing New York. i always flew in at night. To me it is the most beautiful sight, amazing! Beautiful clear summer night, lights shining!

Had a relaxing night watching Survivor---One of my favorite shows. last night was the season finale. I love the mind game part of it, but I love the physical part too!
I am also a fan of biggest loser....the show is great seeing these people succeed and the mental/physical training, a as trainer it is awesome. To see how to deal with the hardest cases and see the succeed. There are two more episodes to go...But there are always reruns!

Gotta go... need to fix my water fountain and weed!

Namaste!

Beautiful Saturday

It is, the sun is shinning and the birds are singing.
Just sitting having my AM coffee....... Love coffee, can't start my morning without it--- Cream no sugar.
I have two classes on Saturdays, they are always interesting. You never know what will happen. Looking for boots, talking about trips, Friday nights.... and oh yah poses!

Later today we are going to a wedding in Boston. I am very excited!!! Usually not big on weddings, BUT! Did girly things yesterday-- nails and toes. It has been a while, I used to go almost every other week.
Then I decided to get rid of the fact nails. And I just keep putting off those pedis..... This must stop. I LOVE pedis SO MUCH!!!!
And most of all I LOVE Steak..... filet yum!! And I get to get really dressed up!

Ya I'm the yogi who LOVE meat...beef is my favorite...sorry Hindus. But if I could have beef everyday....that would be great. steak on the grill, beef stew, filet, roast beef, roast beef sandwhich, corn beef. I feel like Bubba in Forest Gump.

There will be pics to follow...off for a run! Must run so I can eat!!!!

have a great weekend!
Namaste!

Just hard at work

So much stuff
Still doing work around house almost finished, have about 3 projects to complete --if the fumes don't kill me first.

RUN run Run!!! Have been hitting the pavement
Two weeks to go before the big run!!! 1/2 Marathon!

And of course yoga. had a great practice yesterday. Totally focusing on the bases...to be precise the feet and the strength and pressure applied. Amazing what it can do to your practice.

Sooooo. I was at a class at a local studio. I find it better for me to practice at a studio, that way I am not the teacher and student. I tend to get miss directed if I practice to much by myself. so once a week I travel out into the world.
Anyway.....I have this young girl next to me, great shape and strong. Did most poses well---completed them......but I thought she was going to start screaming at any point.
The teacher was trying to que to be relaxed and comfortable.
I guess her practice is a form of torture or punishment...... I personally have never seen this of a strong reaction to a practice. But my thought is why would anyone do this to themself.
This comes from a runner.
Most people think running is a form of punishment or torture.
I do find it to be yoga to me. Doesn't mean it's not hard, but it is challenging.

It is hard for us all to find that balance in our practice and in our life.....


Well I am sitting on my nice sunny and warm sun porch. Cats and dogs here too!!!
Doing this, emails and most fun....listen to my son.
He has an underground radio station on the internet, they talk and play local New England music.... check it out! Unregular radio Tuesdays and Thursdays n00n to 4pm.

Namaste!

Just another Monday

Early start this AM..... Mark is off to work,,,long week coming up,
Monday 2 two classes... AM class was great learned alot about the feet and the weight / pressure in them. Quite Pm class but we did some of the same work. I find we are at an interesting point in the practice. I am wondering how it will change our practice.
Sooooo after much though about the mastering. I guess we all need to be validated, or maybe permission to feel comfort. But does this all really matter????? NO. That is my final answer.

Did work around house today, staining livingroom woodwork and finishing up old projects.
Trying to get through this stuff before the warmer weather arrives. Then the yard work will begin.
Well i guess that is it...... time to go play with the dogs and make dinner.

Life gets in the way!

Yes, just like everyone else best laid plans. Thought I would blog about what the life in a yogis day is like and things that we do and think.
So... my antenna is broken on my computer making almost impossible to get online.
It is like finding gold as a wonder through my house looking for that strong signal.
After sometime i have found a spot with a signal and comfortable to stay at..... as long as the weather is good.
I have set myself up on my front porch. Now I can search for someone who can fix the antenna or find an external one that works.
Which I have little luck doing. I ordered on online and something is wrong with it.
hence the week plus since I wrote last.
They are sending me a new one.
But in the mean time here i sit on my porch.

The computer thing is so frustrating.....and dealing with the computer people is more challenging. They think you should know everything about the computer and all it's working. If you don't you must live in a cave and know nothing at all.
they could definitely use some yoga in their lives.
Some humility would serve them well. As we are all beginners...... and have much to learn.

My son was over the other day and was telling me about a book he is reading about success.
There is a chapter about mastering a skill. The guy explains that you need to practice something for 10,000 hours before you can master the skill.
so that got me thinking about me and my practice......do i think I have master some of it???? Do I have the hours to think that...... and what have I mastered......and why do I care????
And do you care, if you have mastered something or are you trying to.
HUM....... to be continued tomorrow ---- i promise!