Monday, May 3, 2010

Day 9: The New Regulars

So today was day 9 of...ya, I still haven't decided. Let's just say 30 and go from there, shall we? Prior to starting this challenge I had taken 8 days off from yoga. The first three days back were very tough. I noticed the loss of strength most markedly in awkward and standing head to knee. I just did not have the stamina to kick out in standing head to knee at all and just holding my foot for the full minute first set was daunting. Second part of awkward was very hard too. My ankles were wobbling, I was falling out and pretty much just looked like a hot mess. Now, on day 9, I'm already almost back to normal. Kicking out for standing head to knee (can't hold it very long, but working on it) and today I did a pretty darn good second part of awkward!
Tonight was 6pm with Candace. Sitting in the lobby before class was a relaxing social hour just like old times. I miss the "regulars" from the old studio terribly...the joking, the easy rapport. Slowly but surely a new crowd of regulars has been developing at my new studio. We may not have each others names down pat yet, but there are smiles, hellos and easy conversation on the long couch outside the yoga room before class. Laughter, smiles, hellos....my 'happy hour'. Today another familiar face from the old studio showed up. She had a big smile on her face and said "I missed Bikram yoga, I signed up here yesterday". We put our mats beside each other in the front row and rocked out the class, just like old times! Candace taught a nice "tough love" kind of class. I love her style! She does not let us get away with cheating ourselves out of a great class and she does it all with a kind voice and nice smile. I drove away from class on a lovely yoga high. Perfect way to end a Monday!

8 comments:

  1. It's interesting how the wave of "regulars" constantly changes, isn't it?? Interesting and fun, because then we keep meeting new yogis!

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  2. I just wanted to let you know how happy "Yoga Cat" makes me. :-)

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  3. Hannah~ When you stick around for a few years, it's interesting to see the "waves"!
    Cheryl~ ah, happy hour! a healthy alternative to traditional bars!
    LiLu~ don't you just want to tickle his belly!

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  4. That's good to hear some regulars are forming up at West Side. It makes things a lot more fun with a good group!

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  5. I have only been at my studio for 11 months but I can see these "waves" of regulars too...well, except for last night. There were 40 aliens, 2 friendly faces and a weird dynamic in the room !!

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  6. I am sorry for any major life changing event. I had one myself, my fiance passed away in the middle of April. I feel it could of been avoided had we been able to afford medical insurance and medicine. He was unemployed and the cobra payment was outrageous when you take into consideration the decrease in pay.

    Maybe I should look into yoga it may help the grieving process

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  7. Anonymous~ I am so deeply sorry to hear that. My event, while difficult, is nothing compared to what you will be going through. It breaks my heart to know somebody out there is suffering such a tragic event. While yoga won't take away your pain, maybe it will give you a safe place to go to feel it for 90 mins, in a hot room, where tears can pass for sweat.....

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