James Walsh Yoga

Thursday, February 28, 2019 Woke at my normal 4:30AM.  I'm starting to actually wake naturally a few minutes before the alarm goes off.  Don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. lol Physically, I'm feeling good.  A little ashamed of the gluttony that I've allowed into my life for the past few weeks, but not too ashamed.  Life is good.  I'm feeling strong and energized as I type this, so I feel as though this morning's practice will also be physically strong and energized. Time to meditate and pray and see what comes. Thursday, February 28, 2019 (Part II) I'm writing this on my mat having just come out of my shower. M practice was marvelous this morning and it was, indeed, strong as I'd anticipated. Having been a complete, no-holds-bar, glutton for the past couple of weeks, there's extra weight and heaviness around my mid-section (story of my life).  It's easy enough to get rid of with clean eating and yoga/running, so I...

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 What a clever title for today's post. Woke at my usual 4:30AM for coffee and contemplation.  Was treated to another joy this morning when my parter woke at 5:00AM!  We usually don't wake around the same time; me at 4:30AM, him around 6:00AM/6:30AM when I'm already practicing.  It was wonderful to get refreshing morning time with him.  Due to the unexpected but very welcome company and conversation this morning, I'm starting today's practice a little later than usual.  It's 6:06AM as I type this. Time to sweat it out!

Monday, February 25, 2019 Woke at my usual 4:30AM this morning to start my week off right. I haven't practiced since last Thursday (4 days ago).  I have to say that I'm only now really feeling like my self again after having contracted flu; while it sounds melodramatic, that's 3+ weeks of feeling effected by it.  Naturally, for only about 1 week was I really down for the count, but the other two weeks of recuperation were slow and annoying. Physically, I'm feeling strong and able and eager to begin my practice, but I can feel some stiffness in my body that still needs to be ironed out; hopefully I'll be able to get back on track for real this week. Mentally, I'm feeling renewed and refreshed.  I've been giving a lot of thought to what I want to focus on during my practice(s) this week.  The common themes that I have are: No fear, No anxiety Forgiveness (of self and others) More fluidity/Less control Less Judgement God's will over my will ...

Thursday, February 21, 2019, I woke earlier than my usual 4:30AM this morning.  My internal alarm has me getting up around 4:15AM. I'm going to be extremely early (7:30PM-8:00PM each night), due to the fact that I'm still not feeling 100% recovered from the flu I contracted. I've been eating junk food for nearly every lunch and dinner (wraps, pizzas, sandwiches) and, while it's been great, I need my practice to help eliminate some of the negative effects of over-eating and overindulging.  The problem is, I feel hungry all the time, and my body, still recovering from sickness, seems to demand constant fuel. Time to sweat it out. Thursday, February 21, 2019 (Part II) I'm writing this having just come out of Savasana.  I was able to get through a strong practice this morning and end with 3 strong Urdvha Dhanurasana (upward bow poses).  I'm ready to shower and go out into the world. Namaste.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 I woke at my normal 4:30AM to have coffee and to hit my mat. I didn't go through any Asanas yesterday, but I did warm up and go through my prayer and meditation routine. I'm going to push through my normal physical practice this morning and see how I feel. Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (Part II) I'm writing this on my mat having just come out of Savasana. Nothing about today's practice was stellar or amazing or note-worthy.  That is totally fine, and there will be practices that are like that. Physically, a lot of my muscles have atrophied from my 1.5 week bout with flu.  Mentally, my brain was all over the place and I was thinking of this, and that, and this, and that, while I moved through my series. Spiritually, I have a prescribed set of prayers and meditations that I go through before, during, and after my practice.  While I went through this sequence, that's all it was today; a sequence. I don't expect the first re...

Monday, February 18, 2019, For the first time in nearly two weeks, I'm healthy enough to be on my mat. I contracted one of the worst cases of flu I believe I've ever had while in Las Vegas.  I was border-line delirious at times and the only thing that helped my symptoms was Dayquil/Nyquil (which makes you disoriented too). I'm happy to be on my mat, but my muscles have atrophied in my legs and arms.  No big deal..... I'm going to move slowly today and be very respectful to my body. 

Thursday, February 7, 2019 I have enough time this morning to at least warm up on my mat and get some practice in. I am sick. I went to bed last night feeling run down, and feeling heaviness building in my chest. I woke this morning with more heaviness, and I'm going to be extra gentle with myself today, both on and off my mat, to ensure that I do what I can to speed my recovery. Thursday, February 7, 2019 (Part II) Went through a very light sequence and took time to move slowly in areas that are sore and tight (which is everything).  I paid special attention to forward bends and inversions as this helps move gunk out of my lungs and upper half. Namaste

Monday, February 4, 2018 Woke at 3:30AM PST (5:30AM in my normal CST timezone), and am feeling marvelous. I'm going to do an abbreviated practice this morning, and then start my day. Monday, February 4, (Part II) Another quick post from a quick practice. Feeling great, and ready to start my day. Namaste

Sunday, February 3, 2019 I'm writing this in Las Vegas, in my hotel, on my mat, after coffee and a shower. I'm in Las Vegas to work, but I always bring my mat with me when I travel as the stability that my practice provides, is even more important when I'm on the road. Time to warm up, pray/meditate, and begin. Sunday, February 3, 2019 (Part II) I'm writing this on my mat having just come out of Savasana. No time for a long post, but I'm feeling marvelous and ready to bring myself out into the world. Namaste.