More than anything, a life of balance should always be achieved. Balance goes out of whack very easily and, for many of us, we can live that way for a time, but it ultimately catches up.
I'm speaking today of the very tangible balance in our physical bodies; mental and spiritual balance are a bit harder to grasp identify, and adjust. For the first time in 2.5 weeks, I'm beginning my day on my mat. The small hiatus came for several reasons but, in the interim, I've gotten back into a solid running/jogging routine. This blog is focused on the practice of yoga, so I won't drone on about my uninteresting hobby of jogging, but I will use it to discuss physical balance.
After running outdoors, and enjoying the last bits of warmer weather, I've began to notice a very familiar sort of dull, odd, "achey" feeling in my right hip/lower back. I have grown very familiar with this feeling, and know there's only one thing for it; stretch it out.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (Part II),
I'm writing this post-practice update after my practice is finished, and I'm reflecting on how it felt. More than anything, the time on the mat brings your mood, spirits, and general demeanor into balance; the physical balance that comes subsequent, is an added bonus. I'll say that, 2+ weeks of a running routine, paired with little, to no stretching, has solidified some muscle groups. Nothing to do about that other than hit the mat again tomorrow.
Namaste
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