Skip to main content

Poison Ivy & Yoga- And Why They Don't Mix

Monday, June 15, 2020 (Part I), 
As the title suggests, the last time I hit my mat was Friday, May 29.  After that practice,  two weeks ago, I joined my brothers for a delightful little camping/floating trip in Central Missouri, only to find my arms, stomach, and legs covered in a poison ivy rash upon my return home.

I toyed with the idea of getting on my mat but, as anyone who's contracted poison ivy knows, the oil of the plant can create a gnarly looking, bubbly mess of your skin; you can't shower in hot water, as it'll spread the oil.  Knowing this, I determined it would be best to stay off my mat, as I don't want any oil/sweat getting onto my mat to re-spread at a later date.

That's over two full weeks of no yoga!  What's a yogi to do?......

The answer is simple; you rebuild.....

Time to begin....


Monday, June 15, 2020 (Part II), 
Look at this.....all over....
Even with a two week hiatus from my mat, much of my flexibility, strength, and focus have remained. I'm pleased with that, but only went through an abbreviated practice today, taking my time, and focusing intently on how my body behaved in each Asana.  I've learned that, if one has to stay away from their practice, for any reason, it's best to proceed with caution.

I may try a full practice tomorrow but, until then, below is an example of my abbreviated practice that any fellow yogi can easily follow:

Surya Namskara A - (series of 4)
Surya Namskara B - (series of 2; highly modified and extended

Padangusthasana
Padahasthasana

Until tomorrow.

Namaste



More Poison Ivy........dreadful.....
....no way I was getting on
my mat covered in this.....















Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Good Enough

Thursday, December 19, 2024 Feelings and emotions (in general) are things that I advise anyone to be aware of, but to never let them control you (a feeling isn't real and an emotion isn't real either, despite what Pixar and Inside Out, etc. all have to say to us about emotions).   The emotion/feeling of being "good enough" can work for us and against us (some days we feel more than good enough and some days we don't); whether "good enough" is working for us or against us, it should still be observed, but never focused on much.  I woke up not feeling "very good" and or "good enough" and or blah blah blah...... I am happy that I'm on my mat, and beginning my practice as I know I will feel better afterwards.  Time to begin... Part II: As always, I write the initial post before my practice, and I write the Part II immediately after I've concluded my practice.   My perspective and outlook has changed so much from a few hours ago.  ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Monday Yoga

Monday, July 24, 2023, After an enjoyable and yoga-less week and weekend, I'm back on my mat. We'll see what today's practice brings.  It's 5:20am, and it's time to begin... Part II: As always, the first update is before I practice, and Part II is written immediately after my practice is complete; usually about ~2 hours later.  I was stiff.  I was sore.  I was unfocused.  I was bloated. No matter how "uninspired" a practice can be, it always refines you into a better version of yourself.  For that, I'm grateful.  Time to enter the world.  Namaste
Post a Comment
Read more

Tuesday Yoga

Tuesday, April 30, 2019 Last day of April 2019. I woke at my usual 4:30AM this morning and had my hour of coffee and contemplation. Physically, I'm feeling good.  Slightly sore and stiff, but feeling overall well. Mentally, I'm feeling fairly well controlled, but I can sense my brain flitting from one thought to the next.  I'm going to focus on controlling my thoughts this morning, and add an extra "omph" to my physical practice to help sweat out any over-active tendencies. Spiritually, I'm feeling well.  I'm secure, solid, and whole.  Time to sweat it out. 
Post a Comment
Read more