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A great student of mine had some exciting thoughts and reflections after a recent session. She has a bit of a reputation for not really liking Yoga – slowing down is difficult for many of us! I think she may be hooked after this experience together. She found new sensations and alignment in her body and was able to choose a deeply focused flow for her personal practice during our last session. Well done, friend!
“When I came into the studio for today’s session I felt anxious and almost like ‘what’s today’s lesson going to be like? Will it be awkward or will it flow? Will I be able to focus?’ I have not eaten much, haven’t really had an appetite due to my state of mind and the circumstances in my life right now.
As we worked, you found me where I was at, Cheri, and I actually learned a lot from today’s lesson. I felt things in my body I haven’t felt before. I had a more direct focus with how my right leg tracks and moves. Even downward facing dog felt amazing today. As I did that pose I thought, ‘Wow, this is yoga. This feels good!’ I’ve done this pose many times and today it was so different with more of a weight shift into my legs and it felt lighter, I felt more open. That was amazing and it made me realize what it’s supposed to feel like. I feel grounded and my head is free.
In savasana, you put a rolled towel under my neck and it felt great. Then you gently covered my eyes with a cloth and I felt like I could really rest. Almost go to sleep! Sometimes I feel distracted in savasana.
I would hear your breathing, Cheri, and it brought me back to my breathing and my body. All the other stuff can wait, it will happen in its own time and I can choose to focus on my breath.
I feel my appetite now again and I feel like this was a good way to start my day. Emotionally, I feel more ready to face the challenges in front of me – I have more clear direction.”
Thanks for sharing your feedback. I am glad in one focused hour we could help you experience your body, clear your thoughts and send you into your day with a readiness and appetite for taking care of yourself amidst challenges.
Namaste.
Cheri
Happy Halloween Weekend!
Have a safe, healthy time with your friends. Celebrate in style and see you next week.
Whether you’re hiding from the ghouls and ghosts or recovering from a late night – check this out!
evolve wellness llc has been featured in the 2011 Annual Report for Western Dairyland Community Action Agency and their Womens Business Center. Check out the Annual Report here, we are fetured on Page 17! Like always, the thanks for to all of my loyal students who allow me to improve their vitality and health one session, one workshop at a time. Namaste.
Exciting stuff!
http://issuu.com/westerndairyland/docs/2011_annual_report/1
Halloween is just around the corner! Are you going to get Trick or Treaters? If so try a healthier option instead of candy: snack size popcorn, juice boxes, travel sized dried fruit, travel sized nuts. OR … some fun trinket: play-do, crayons, Halloween stickers.
Mondays ~ 5:30 PM – 6:45 PM
Nov. 7, 14, 21, (NOT 28th)
Dec. 5, 12, 19
Cost: $80.00/person for 6 weeks
Helping to put the holidays into balance through body knowledge, inner awareness, and developing your personal yoga practice with a healthy spine and basic standing poses. Join us! Enrollment is limited, so RSVP soon!
Namaste -
Cheri
