Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Every Day in May—EDM #103 exercise equipment

Day 3 of the Every Day in May challenge. 2011 unfolded far from what I had planed and I could not imagine the rocky path I had suddenly stumbled on to. A friend suggested yoga for a way to cope with all the change happening in my life. So off I went to try hot power yoga at a new studio nearby. It has been a lifesaver both physically and mentally. I am a total addict. I am a yogi. So when I am not traveling for my consulting job, I am taking yoga classes. The combination of breathing which clears your head of clutter, the powerful poses that create long lean muscles and focusing on your core that makes you strong. I can now hold "crow" (shown above) for over 15-20 seconds...as long as I don't forget to breathe...

"I breathe in what I want and need and breathe out what I don't need anymore"

9 comments:

MaryO said...

Wow, I've always been impressed with your art work, now I'm impressed with your agility! Applause, applause!

Sues said...

Love this!

Wildflowerhouse said...

I am amazed!! Is there anything you can't do. I love breathe in what you need and breathe out what you don't need. A good thought to remember on my walks. Have a great day.

Timaree said...

Great sketch. I don't know about yoga but we used to do this pose in highschool gym class when we were trying gymnastics. I think yoga would be good for me but I am so lazy I do nothing. My son says a group setting really helps him as he doesn't want to be the first to stop on any pose. I don't think yoga is supposed to be competitive though.

Sandy said...

Yoga is Wonderful, I feel like I have had a total body massage at class end. Your crow pose is quite an achievment! Love this post.

Linda T said...

Great sketch! Sorry you have been thru some tough times.

Mari Brown and Colourblob said...

A true inspiration, I have so much on my plate too and maybe this is just what I need... But I have to ask, can you really do that pose? Thats totally amazing, wow!!!
Love the painting you did, the colours and the wonderful relaxed feeling to it (just like yoga : )

And that saying below, its so nice (is that your's? or someone elses?... I would like to copy that and paste it on my inspiration board)

I really hope you find more of that!! Lovely work!!!

Cathy Holtom said...

I've only been doing yoga for a few months, but I'm hooked. I definately can't do 'the crow' pose, well done you!

Margaret Ann said...

Powerful quote...:) I really admire your tenacity and energy. So glad you have been able to toss in some good old fashioned family time into the mix of life. Thoroughly enjoying your return to art...:)