Far too often we tend to take for granted the life we have – right under our toes. One of my favorite phrases is to “Be thankful for what you have. Be thankful for what you don’t have.” And, as many know, I say this after every class. But really, can we have a grateful heart?
For me it is a work in progress.
Every day, I struggle at home when I see things about the house and yard that should be done. A “To-Do” list of sorts. And, in the past, I have had some success in letting go of fixed ideas about how things “should” be. But, in all honestly, I have also lost my cool over stupid things like dirty socks on the couch or close to the laundry basket, but still on the floor.
What I am currently working on is noticing and deciding how I can choose to react or focus my energy. It really takes a lot of energy to become ticked off and complain and fuss. What if I redirect my energy? What if I get creative with my energy? What if I just put the socks in the laundry basket and completely end it right there? It is definitely an option. What if I stop and take a look at what the sock dropper has done that makes me happy and appreciate that for a moment. Though this may sound cliche, life is too short to worry about socks. I am grateful for all that I have and all that I don’t have.
Be kind and love your people.
Looking forward to seeing everyone next week when I return.
I want to thank Lisa Morrison and Julie Van Meter for covering my classes while I was away this week. These women know how to step in, share their love and kindness so that everyone can be thankful for what they have.
Namaste everyone, Jeannette
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Yoga for ‘cranky’ bodies
Yoga can be helpful for many reasons. It helps with balance, digestion, improving respiration, energy and vitality. Plus, it’s great for cardio and circulatory health.
But, what happens when your body becomes “cranky?” I don’t mean the “feed me now, I am hangry” cranky, I am talking about the working-in-the-yard or sitting-at-your-desk-all-day kind of cranky. It’s so important to stretch before, during and after any type of activity.
Right now, with spring in full swing and summer just around the corner, people tend to be outside mowing their grass, tending to flower beds or weeding gardens. All of those activities do a number on our bodies. While we are so engaged in getting the lawn mowed, or getting those flowers in pots, we have to remember our bodies need a break too. So, be sure to take a few moments here and there throughout your yard-work day to get your body stretched before you get a cranky back.
Don’t think sitting at a computer all day is an activity? Think again. By sitting at a computer station, our arms, shoulders and lower back are all being used. And, as the day goes on, slouching tends to set in. How can you avoid getting cranky at work? Get up and move every 20 minutes — if you can. Even if it’s just to simply walk to the drinking fountain. Moving is moving.
And, if the day goes too fast for you, but you want to take a few moments for yourself – be sure to check out LaGrange Yoga where all types of yoga are offered! Our Yoga classes include All Level Hatha, Gentle, Vinyasa/Flow, Restorative, Yin, and Meditation. Our Fitness classes include Cardio Kick Boxing, Dance2Fit, Zumba and Spinning. For information regarding martial arts classes, please go to www.TigerMartialArts.net.
~WITH PEACE~
Jeannette