The busiest day of the year at most gyms is January 9th. But how many of these "I resolve to get in shape" folks are still going to be there come Groundhog Day?
I have uncovered a recurring theme in my writing lately.
From New Years Resolutions to my articles on Yoga for Weight Loss and its benefits for people suffering from Arthritis Pain, I keep writing about tenacity. General Stick-to-itiveness.
One of the things that I highlight in both of my most recent articles is how it’s more likely for Yoga and Pilates (and Mind-Body practitioners in general) to stick with their regular routine over the long term.
The reason for that is because it feels so good. It’s something we do for ourselves, by ourselves or with a group of like-minded folks, and it’s something we enjoy. There is a euphoric high that comes right after a yoga practice that cannot be matched.
There is the sense of deeply rooted calm that comes from finding the spaces in between our thoughts.
Yesterday was my last day of work at a place where I showed up from 8 – 5 for the past 8 years, 5 months and 23 working days. I closed the door on a huge part of my own sense of security.
Richard Nelson Bolles, the author of the hugely popular book “What Color is Your Parachute” said this in an interview: “…our culture… gets absorbed with a single question: What's changing? Nobody remembers to ask the other question, What's remained constant?”
What’s remained constant? Who I am. My yoga practice. My home. My boyfriend. My pets. My friends and family. My writing.
When we’re adrift in Savasana, my guru likes to say “There is a great sense of Freedom and Courage that comes with deep relaxation.”
Try counting your blessings as you move from one asana to the next this week. That’s what I’ll be doing.
