tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post7297321542311443311..comments2016-10-05T15:26:50.830-04:00Comments on Back to the Mat: Just in time for National Yoga Month! (with a long aside)Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449180786045271noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post-40173874396555370642010-09-02T12:17:39.174-04:002010-09-02T12:17:39.174-04:00Thanks so much, ladies, for your warm advice and s...Thanks so much, ladies, for your warm advice and support!<br /><br /><b><i>Lady J -</i></b> So glad you "got" what I was saying about the 30 days! Hah. Having people know about and support the challenge is important, I think. Since my studio's rules require that challenge classes be taken there, my name isn't on any board. :( Readers are all I have! Thank goodness I've got *some* accountability. <br /><b><i>Dorothy -</i></b> The " 'you don't have to do anything you don't want to' frame of mind" is my biggest obstacle, too. If I'm feeling the slightest bit sick or run down, I convince myself to just take one night off and give my body a break. While there's definitely a time for that, a runny nose isn't it. <br /><b><i>E -</i></b> I don't think it's creepy! Dude, if someone else were writing about a wonky twisted back, I'd be into reading it. Believe me. (I know a wonderful chiro in SD; say the word [whenever, years even] and I'll give you his info.)<br /><b><i>LaLa -</i></b> I can't help but laugh at the image of you pushing an old lady out of the way! Getting into a routine is going to be BIG for me. I hope that at day 15, I can feel the same sense of routine as you did!<br /><b><i>J -</i></b> WHAT DO YOU MEAN THE CHAMPIONSHIPS are often kind of disorganized?? I thought everything in yogaland was always perfectly punctual and concise and organized. You know, like I've read so much about at teacher training. :D I think I know what you mean by "reset button." And I'm excited for it. Any chance you'll be in Mass. for 10/3? <br /><b><i>Rachel -</i></b> Thanks! Email's sent. :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261449180786045271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post-6150591325880329782010-09-01T16:56:42.153-04:002010-09-01T16:56:42.153-04:00This is so exciting! I plan to do a 30-day challen...This is so exciting! I plan to do a 30-day challenge this month, too! As soon as I return from labor day :) Thanks for your honesty and openness writing about your experience here. So glad I swung by the blog! Oh and congrats on the Ultima after all (hopefully you saw my latest post about needing domestic addresses). Keep me posted on your yoga adventures and all the best!<br />Namaste,<br />RachelRachel Koontzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07125492739859659275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post-39864055835800625142010-08-28T13:39:55.258-04:002010-08-28T13:39:55.258-04:00Wheee, 30 day challenge. :)
You know I've do...Wheee, 30 day challenge. :)<br /><br />You know I've done a billion of these (or feels like it) since my first one in Sept 2007. (Hey, September is a good month for it!!) They're pretty interesting. I have a pretty regular practice anyway (or did, most of the time), but I like the commitment of just knowing that I'm going to go to class. Any time I start to fall out of my routine, the "challenge" is a good way to get back into good habits. For me, it's exactly like hitting the "reset" button. I wish I could explain exactly what I mean by that, but maybe you'll get it...<br /><br />Oh btw the championships are often kind of disorganized. The dates for my region haven't been announced yet either. Just be patient and keep checking. :) That's awesome that you want to compete! Sounds like you're gonna have a good fall.thedancingjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08976806717306797444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post-29109479899148323172010-08-28T00:26:40.376-04:002010-08-28T00:26:40.376-04:00i hope your back gets better soon.
i finished my ...i hope your back gets better soon.<br /><br />i finished my 90 day challenge yesterday, but at the last two weeks, i kinda fell off the wagon and missed 5 classes out of nowhere. well, ok, not out of nowhere. work was really brutal. <br /><br />during day 15 onwards, it became easier for me because i had gotten into my routine. as in, nothing gets in my way routing, lol. i swear i would push an old lady out of my way if she made me late for class. ok, maybe just a nudge. LOL!<br /><br />sleep is a close second after work, i think.Lahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564817263257497461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post-25108022754113867662010-08-27T17:22:23.595-04:002010-08-27T17:22:23.595-04:00Hey Catherine,
It's always good to read your ...Hey Catherine, <br />It's always good to read your posts, and, creepy as it may be, I find the stuff about your back fascinating! :-) I keep thinking, "one of these days, one of these days," I'll go to a chiro. Maybe I just will one day...<br /><br />I wish I had some insight on challenges, but I've never done one, so I ain't got none :-) But good for you! I'm sure it'll be rewarding in many ways, as challenging as it may be.Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04888081929539943621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post-31983350472281885802010-08-27T16:16:03.111-04:002010-08-27T16:16:03.111-04:00I've done a few challenges and my biggest obst...I've done a few challenges and my biggest obstacle is me. There are days that I just am not feeling it and then I have to talk myself out of the "you don't have to do anything you don't want to" frame of mind. Everyhing else I really like - even the weird aches and pains. I do almost all of my yoga at a studio, though. I think if I did a more home-oriented practice, I might falter more because even if no one knows I'm doing a challenge, it's nice to have the energy of a group on the hard days. But have fun with it and I hope your back feels better soon!Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974029952208907528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871234243944023172.post-31139770119324891952010-08-27T13:14:42.494-04:002010-08-27T13:14:42.494-04:00That's a good idea to do the 30 day challenge ...That's a good idea to do the 30 day challenge in a 30 day month. My mind works like too.<br />I've done one 30 day challenge and I think the hardest part for me was in week 2 and 3 when I started getting tired. I had to really force myself to do it. But I always reminded myself how good I would feel after. <br />Also, at my studio, there were like 30 people doing the challenge so we all had our names up on a board for us to put stickers on each day and for all to see. When I commit myself to something that a hundred other people know about. It helps me get through.<br />Also my back started bothering me, I could barely do a sit up for a week. I have an old lower back injury that likes to pop up every once in a while.<br />Well this was a long winded comment.<br />Hope to hear about your challenge! And I hope the competition works out for you. I'm thinking I'd like to give it a try next year.Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142920440772296933noreply@blogger.com