A couple of years ago, Kenley and I were on a weekend getaway in Napa Valley when we sat in on a Yoga class at the resort where we were staying. It was there that I realized then that flexibility is not one of my strong points.
Last night, I took my second Yoga class, and apparently I haven't become any more flexible in the past couple of years. Luckily, it was a beginner class, so I wasn't the only one straining and huffing and wincing.
The class was taught in a big aerobics room with floor-to-ceiling mirrors at my gym. I was especially chagrined when I compared the way I looked in the mirror to the fluid movements of the instructor. He was a short and stocky Thai man, but wow was he flexible! Reminded me of Olympic gymnasts or world-class male ballet dancers: tight, muscular, masculine bodies but somehow very elegant and graceful. Then I would see myself... stocky, rigid white man with a pained expression on his face. What a contrast!
Although the hour-long session was a bit uncomfortable for me (not to mention a bit hard to follow because it was all in Thai) it was still surprisingly refreshing. After it was over I felt like I had just had a Thai massage; feeling very relaxed and mellow. I think Yoga just found its way onto my Thursday night schedule.
Yoga is wunderbar!! I have tapes that I visit with occassionally in the comfort of my apartment. Everytime I Yoga with one of the tapes, I am relaxed and have a moments peace to breathe in and out and feel everything connected in my body.
Then I wake up sore the next morning, because the muscles being stretched haven't been plied in those ways in so very long! Yes, ouchy is the word, but very beneficial.
Keep it up! I'm for certain the difference will be tremendous.
Love you!!
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