Sunday, April 30, 2017
Woke up at 6:45 to the sounds of drizzling rain outside my window. I love days where there's no schedule and I'm free to go at my own pace.
It's been raining in St. Louis since Friday and, while I don't mind rainy days, it sucks when you can't get outside to enjoy life and have to remain cooped up indoors. I've been eating more junk food than I care to mention and feel like I need to do some sort of aerobic exercise (run/bike, etc.) to get my heart rate up and raise my metabolism.
I'll be showing and hitting my mat this morning for a full practice. I haven't done a full practice in a while so I'm interested to see how I do.
Sunday, April 30, 2017 (Part II)
On my mat having come out of Savasana.
Had a wonderful practice where I moved with strength and fluidity. I've been interested in the Chakra system recently and, while I don't know how much I believe in its attributes, it provides interesting imagery to focus on while you meditate and move through a yoga practice.
I won't talk like I know, but from what I've read, there's 7 energy points along the plum line of your body; these points have been given the name of "Chakra". They represent different emotions, physical/spiritual sides of a person, and each have a separate color. From what I've read, my root and sacral Chakras seem to be my strongest. My third eye (space between your eyebrows) and my heart Chakra seem to be the weakest and in most need of balance.
Because of that, as I practice, and meditate, I imagine the top of my head being opened up and white light pouring downward through my body activating and spinning my 7 Chakras as it moves down my spine. I encourage all of my fear and anxiety to go with it and leave my body.
Again, I don't know how much I believe in this system, but it provides interesting imagery for me to focus on.
It's still drizzling outside today and, per the forecast, will be for the remainder of this gray Sunday. I was raised Roman Catholic so will be showering up and attending Mass before spending the rest of the day with my family.
Namaste
Woke up at 6:45 to the sounds of drizzling rain outside my window. I love days where there's no schedule and I'm free to go at my own pace.
It's been raining in St. Louis since Friday and, while I don't mind rainy days, it sucks when you can't get outside to enjoy life and have to remain cooped up indoors. I've been eating more junk food than I care to mention and feel like I need to do some sort of aerobic exercise (run/bike, etc.) to get my heart rate up and raise my metabolism.
I'll be showing and hitting my mat this morning for a full practice. I haven't done a full practice in a while so I'm interested to see how I do.
Sunday, April 30, 2017 (Part II)
On my mat having come out of Savasana.
Had a wonderful practice where I moved with strength and fluidity. I've been interested in the Chakra system recently and, while I don't know how much I believe in its attributes, it provides interesting imagery to focus on while you meditate and move through a yoga practice.
I won't talk like I know, but from what I've read, there's 7 energy points along the plum line of your body; these points have been given the name of "Chakra". They represent different emotions, physical/spiritual sides of a person, and each have a separate color. From what I've read, my root and sacral Chakras seem to be my strongest. My third eye (space between your eyebrows) and my heart Chakra seem to be the weakest and in most need of balance.
Because of that, as I practice, and meditate, I imagine the top of my head being opened up and white light pouring downward through my body activating and spinning my 7 Chakras as it moves down my spine. I encourage all of my fear and anxiety to go with it and leave my body.
Again, I don't know how much I believe in this system, but it provides interesting imagery for me to focus on.
It's still drizzling outside today and, per the forecast, will be for the remainder of this gray Sunday. I was raised Roman Catholic so will be showering up and attending Mass before spending the rest of the day with my family.
Namaste
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