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I did it. I practiced at least 10 min every day for the whole month of July. One thing I've learned is that I just need to get on the mat with the intention of doing 10 min. If I do that and go on, then fine and if not, I did 10 min and my mind and body are thankful for it. This is a change from my previous view that I needed to always do my 60-75 min Ashtanga practice or there was no point.

So I'm on vacation at my in-laws now and still practicing every night for at least 10 min. After a 7 hou… Continue

I've been busy lately but I've been faithfully practicing.

July 28 - 20 min before bed, nothing stands out

July 29 - 10 min before bed done in work clothes in semi-darkness since my eyes hurt. All I could picture were 2 crying racoons. On the way home the car in front of me hit them crossing the road. When I swerved around them, they were lying on the road in seizures and I could hear their screaming through my open window. I still feel for the poor little things.

July 30 - 80 min Mysore styl… Continue

I am a bit embarassed to be writing this post, truth be told. I'm not much of a "public" cryer and alluding to it on a blog is kind of public.

Last night, I was mentally overwrought again. Sometimes I feel like I'm pregnant again. I got on the mat and sat in half-lotus to meditate for a while. I felt the urge to do some back bends (never thought I'd say that!). While doing back bends I just started crying. Not your all out sobbing but tears running down my cheeks. There's been a lot going on wi… Continue

Blecch. Not a good idea. My husband and I had a nice dinner last night complete with wine. I drank close to half bottle. Before bed, I did 10 min of yoga. Not a very centered or balanced practice. I meant to practice early but munchkin was super fussy and I couldn't drag myself to the mat with all the crying around nap time.

Last night, I sat by the lake on a rock in half lotus for 45 min. Half the time, I meditated with my eyes closed and the other half, I took in my surroundings. It was just getting dark and the trout were jumping and there were two bats flitting here and there snatching up insects. It sprinkled rain for a few minutes. Amazing how rain hitting your skin on a hot night can make you feel more alive. It was a warm salve for an overwrought spirit.

After that, I did my shortenend 20 min Ashtanga pract… Continue