Saturday Morning...

Today was a most interesting day. Today was going to be packed at the studio...I had a feeling. I woke up early and  took off. I got there and WOW! It was packed inside way more than Thanksgiving morning! They were setting up 4 rows across and each mat was overlapping and every usable scrap of carpet was covered. I threw my mat and towel down and hoped the fire dept wouldn't be called! There were lines everywhere..to sign in..to use the bathroom..to take shoes off and to even walk into the changing area. The studio was BUZZING!! I was amazed to see all the happy smiling faces at 7:30 in the morning. Everyone was smiling and talking. It was great! I kept my ears open to all the comments.."I've been up since 5:30 am!!"..."There are no windows"..."This studio is beautiful!"..."It's hard to find a babysitter". Everyone had a common goal to be in the chamber to practice and it was amazing...and intimidating. I was getting a little nervous to go in after I checked in...because all the competitors were in there..and I had that moment..where....I was like....OMG....I DONT WANT TO GO IN. I shouldn't be here. There was a girl who said hi to me..and thought I was a competitor..and I told her no..I have only been practicing for 6 months..and that I was from Stockton. She said she was from Elk Grove and was so nice to chat with. I eventually went back into the room..still a little nervous..and I haven't felt that way since the first day I stood outside the studio with my daughter. It turns out the girl who I was talking too....was directly in front of my towel! We started to chat and I thought I was going to have a chance to make a new friend when Dana and Helena made a announcement.People were still trying to find places to lay down mats...when I knew the obvious was coming. "How many people here are competitors?" About half the room raised their hands. " Stockton people...you know we love you....can you please come back at 10:00?". I said I hope to see you later to my new friend and picked up my mat, towel and water and left the chamber. I was a little bummed because I knew it would be an awesome experience...and I would have loved to have chatted with my new friend....but I knew the competitors needed my spot in order to practice. My beloved spot will be there Tuesday morning waiting for me. Even through I only got 5 minutes on my mat. I loved the energy that was running through the studio. I may have left...but I left happy. I went to Starbucks..and got the chance to meet with a friend and tell her about my morning experience. That was how I spent my day..Happy...content...and waiting for Tuesday to come and be in my favorite spot....under the happy yellow flag...or blue...or red...or just in the Chamber happy anywhere I can find...AND....if anyone knows Sandra from the Elk Grove Studio...Please tell her Donna says Hi!!!

Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape. ~Author Unknown

Today is Thursday. I left early today to secure my spot in the back for class. It wasn't too packed today..but I didn't want to chance not getting a good spot. I know the next couple days are going to crazy due to the Yoga Championship this weekend. I didn't feel as  gummy today so that was good. My allergies must be acting up..because my nose was draining like crazy today. During Camel Pose I swear the nasal drip stuff was running down my throat and into my stomach...Gross yes...but you've been warned about the TMI. I cant seem to get it together during Triangle and Side Lunge poses. I think I need to ice my hip more or get a adjustment because I cant seem to hold those poses. I've been sitting out part of those poses. I held one Triangle pose...then sat out the 2nd one and 1st Side lunge. I keep thinking my foot will slip and I'll go crashing down. My foot felt a slippery spot today and I wasn't feeling confident that it'll stay. I'll try again tomorrow for sure. I think that's all today. Have a happy Thursday everyone!

1-11-11

Hehehe....I had to write that. Even through it's 12:07 am....11-12-11. I made my way to yoga on this chilly day. At least I can get a 90 minute break from this freaking cold weather in the yoga room. Today was a iffy day since I didn't hydrate as much yesterday and I only went 2 days last week. BOO!! Bad Donna!!! I knew it wasn't going to be pretty..but I knew it was better than being at home and sleeping. I didn't have as much water as I should have and because of that I felt gummy. Not very movable at all! The first stretches were okay..I wasn't able to come down as much as I usually can...and oh yeah. The room is packed right now. I think I was only able to look at a sliver of my right eye on occasion. My concentration was a little off. I looked at the yellow flag above my head at times...or the stereo equipment. ;) Either way...I gave it what I could. My left hip is a little iffy...and so I couldn't pull my knee to my head on some occasions or hold Triangle. I know it's all about going in on a regular basis...and I know how it feels when everything is working correctly..and the only way it works is putting my words into actions. So that's what I'll do until I have my yoga high again...because when you finally get that yoga high....Life feels pretty damn good...and that's what I'm aiming for. Talk to you later....and thanks for reading. ;)

1-4/5-2011

I know the SBL is over....I'm still going to keep my blog going. I figure some of you came this far with me...stay a while if you want. Plus..I figure I can keep blogging on my yoga practice and how I feel in general. I went back yesterday because The Kid went back to school. My back was hurting in the worst way for the past week. I wonder why? I didn't go to yoga due to Christmas stuff and I was sick last week. It literally hurt for me to roll over in bed. I went back in the yoga room with a mind and back that felt like it was waving a surrender flag. I give up...I know yoga will ease my pain within a few days. I surrender to the heat. I hope it eases my anxiety filled brain and back. Both need help. See ya tomorrow.