James Walsh Yoga

Thursday, September 28, 2017 This will be the 3rd consecutive day that I've practiced in my new space. Physically, I'm feeling well. Mentally, I'm feeling well. Spiritually, I'm feeling well. I'm a bit "behind schedule", but I'm on my mat, at 6:18 AM, and ready to pray/meditate for 5 minutes before moving through my practice. I have a hoodie on, as today is the first chilly-ish morning in St. Louis. Thursday, September 28, 2017 (Part II) Had a great practice this morning, even though I wasn't quite feeling it. It's still be nothing but junk food for the past few days while I've moved into my new place, but I'll balance out here soon. I'm happy that I'm staying consistent in my practice. Namaste  

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Woke up, for the third time, in my new space. This morning will be the 2nd practice I execute in my new space and, again, I have to say how much I am in love with my little screened in sun porch.  I currently have the door to the sunporch open with cool air, and the sounds of crickets creeping in. On a totally unrelated note, while I've been moving, I've been eating junk for dinner every night (sausage and pepperoni pizza, to be exact, covered in red pepper flakes, and dunked in ranch).  This causes me a little bit of stomach pain in the morning, but it makes me hit my mat a little harder; partially to "atone" for the food crimes I've committed the night before, and partially to help eliminate the dough and cheese mound that I consumed the night before. I'm still feeling motivated, upbeat, and focused.  I'll hit my mat at 6:00 AM, in 30 minutes. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 (Part II) I'm on my mat as I write thi...

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 I spent this past weekend moving and, just like when I started this blog, I'm in a new space, new apartment, and am looking forward to a new change in my life. I'm on my bed as I type this, getting geared up for my practice and meditation routine on my new sun porch!!!  My new place, on the 2nd story of a 4 family flat, has a screened in sun porch off of my bedroom; I'm literally able to open the door, let the quiet sounds of crickets/frogs come in, and enjoy my coffee while I sit and think. Physically, I'm feeling fairly well and fairly balanced; a little bloated and irregular digestion-wise, but that's to be expected (with all the moving around, I haven't had the time or inclination to cook properly, so Ive subsided on pizza for a while). Mentally, I'm feeling renewed and refreshed, and delighted with my new space.  I'm going to start my meditation/prayer routine shortly with an attitude of gratitude #trite #cliched. ...

Friday, September 22, 2017 Coffee machine acted up Wednesday morning.  Today, it's totally broke. :( Ah well, I'm having iced tea instead. It's not all  about the caffeine, but it is about the ritual I've got for myself every morning, and how I want a warm cup of something to have while my body, mind, and spirit thaw and start to gear up for my practice, and the day ahead. I'll hit my mat without it and see how I feel. Friday, September 22, 2017 (Part II) Not a great practice; not gonna lie.... I was not mentally focused, and my body was not "into it" this morning either. No big deal.  A practice is a practice.  It won't always be inspirational I'm delighted it's Friday, and I'm delighted thinking of the day I have ahead of me. Namaste

Thursday, September 21, 2017 I'm away from my laptop this morning, but I'm not away from my mat. I'm typing this introduction out on my iPhone for the first time. I woke at my usual 5:00 AM and, after an hour of coffee and sooooper deep yoga thoughts, I'm ready to hit my mat. Thursday, September 21, 2017 (Part II) Felt wonderful after my practice.  Even though I wasn't in my usual setting, away from my routine a little bit, I still had a wonderful practice.

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 When my routine gets shuffled around, for whatever reason, it can take a while to get back into the game. I'm speaking, specifically about yoga, but there's other routines that can quickly crumble if neglected for a while (work patterns, personal hygiene, sensible eating, etc.). I know that, a lot of my happiness and self-fulfillment comes from forming routines and patterns, and then sticking to them. It's 6:20 AM, a bit  behind schedule, and I'm going to meditate/pray and practice Pranayama and Dharana  for 5 minutes before beginning my Asanas and the rest of my physical practice. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 (Part II) Having just woke from Savasana, I'm feeling wonderful. Completed my full, modified Primary Series. Time to shower up, and take myself out into the world. Namaste

Went to Las Vegas for work last week.  Practiced on Thursday September 14 and Friday September 15 without posting. It's Tuesday, September 19 this morning, of the following week, and I'm feeling good about myself, even though my routine's been knocked around a little bit. My two practices in Las Vegas were wonderful, and are always a great way to help sort out any stress from traveling and drinking another towns food/water. Feeling productive and powerful so far this morning and will be hitting my may shortly. Part II I'm writing this on my mat, having just come out of Savasana. I procrastinated this morning and didn't hit my mat for meditation/prayer until 6:30 AM.  Had a wonderful, full, and complete practice, despite the late hour. I'm feeling grounded, whole, and steady and I'm looking forward to bringing this energy out into the world. Namaste

Thursday, September 7, 2017 Woke at my usual 5:00 AM and have been moving around, busying myself with everything but  a yoga practice. Laundry, cleaning, coffee, cooking, dishes, etc.; all have taken a precedent over this morning's practice. It's 7:11 AM now and I'm going to hit my mat for some meditation and, at least a few, Vinyasas. Thursday, September 7, 2017 (Part II) I'm writing this on my mat having just come out of a mini-Savasana and a mini-Practice. I dedicated my usual 5 minutes of prayer/meditation on my mat, and then went through 2 Vinyasas, and a few other poses. Time to go out into the world. Namaste

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend with family, friends, and loved ones and didn't practice once. lol I woke yesterday morning (the first day back to work) not feeling 100% and I am still not feeling 100% today.  I slept in until past 6:30 AM this morning,  and I know that my body needs the extra care I'm showing to it. I am not going to force myself into a physical practice this morning but I may hit my mat for some meditation and reflection.