Plan of action

In order for this to work out, I need a plan and a fairly simple one at that. My schedule varies, but I can account for that by getting up early and doing my practice then.

I am in some ways very strong, flexible, and can do many poses. Admittedly, I am still a bit overweight, eat only marginally healthy, and indulge in a glass (or four) of wine on more than just an occasion. This blog really is not about any of that. It is just the reality of my life at this moment.

My plan for now (and is subject to change) is that I am doing the 45 minute Short Form in David Swenson's practice manual. When I build up my indurance, I plan to add on. As of right now, my hamstring is strained so I plan on replacing some of the forward folding poses with ones that strengthen my hamstring so it will heal properly.

I also will meditate for 20 to 30 minutes sometime during the day. I often call myself the most anxious yoga teacher in the world. I am hoping this will help me with that.

I do not want to call these rules as I tend to just want to break them so, this is my practice, and I will practice stepping on the mat everyday. No other change in my life is needed. This is the seed, I will let it grow and see what blossoms.

(BTW, that picture is not me. I think I am the only yoga teacher I know that has never had pictures done of themselves in yoga poses. I am not sure why, maybe someday I will, we will see.)