tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113614288537082558.post5404102840415632821..comments2018-05-25T02:02:49.556-07:00Comments on Forty Something First Time Yogini: Yoga - Boring or Beneficial?fsmumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06594381836263987490noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113614288537082558.post-61060829865893482762012-04-08T08:02:50.836-07:002012-04-08T08:02:50.836-07:00I think it's true that many of us avoid slowin...I think it's true that many of us avoid slowing down and going within. We are scared to be with those parts we don't like, as you say. The drumming sounds interesting! I do know what you mean about the guidance in a class. I try to attend class once or twice a week and use a dvd at home on the other days. I do prefer going to class though!fsmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06594381836263987490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113614288537082558.post-20695964123007834902012-04-08T08:00:56.076-07:002012-04-08T08:00:56.076-07:00Couldn't agree more Dawn. I go to class once o...Couldn't agree more Dawn. I go to class once or twice a week when I can and the rest of the time I use DVDs. I particularly like Esther Eckart's yogatic dvds.fsmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06594381836263987490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113614288537082558.post-48774756803135500772012-03-13T08:40:37.138-07:002012-03-13T08:40:37.138-07:00Good food for thought. I happen to find yoga the ...Good food for thought. I happen to find yoga the perfect opportunity to slow down and go deep within, actually aligning body, mind and spirit. I think a lot of people avoid slowing down and going within, mostly because it means they have to be with all of themselves, even parts they don't like. I view it as an opportunity to change something I don't like. We all have aspects about ourselves we want to change, thats just part of life. Its the judgement and avoidance of change that leads to lasting discomfort.<br /><br />I find recreational drumming to be another path to transformation. When I'm with a group and creating music I am aligning my thoughts and my actions along with my voice, which happens to be expressing through the music. Very similar to yoga, just a different form. <br /><br />I am reminded of how much I miss yoga. Its not the same for me to do it at home...I like to be guided in the class. Time to get back at it.<br /><br />In Rhythm & Harmony,<br />MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18022068247826995503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113614288537082558.post-31544556212639765302012-03-07T10:18:41.383-08:002012-03-07T10:18:41.383-08:00I find that yoga is definitely an active, mindful ...I find that yoga is definitely an active, mindful process. As you mentioned, however, it isn't for everyone. And we certainly approach the whole meditative state of mind in a different manner in our younger years. I would love to be able to start taking yoga classes, as I think it is so helpful to have input from instructors. For now, I'm still using DVDs at home, and when I stick with it regularly, I find my quality of life is brightened. Same goes for regular meditation - it complements my whole life in myriad ways.<br /><br />Lovely post, Claire!<br /><br />- DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113614288537082558.post-18991059220249774502012-02-12T03:21:01.450-08:002012-02-12T03:21:01.450-08:00Yes. It's wonderful to be able to connect thi...Yes. It's wonderful to be able to connect this way. And I know that you know what I mean!fsmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06594381836263987490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-113614288537082558.post-91394102659419673642012-02-11T17:51:34.404-08:002012-02-11T17:51:34.404-08:00Amen sister!!! I lost 10 pounds and you are so rig...Amen sister!!! I lost 10 pounds and you are so right on about being more mindful about food choices. Like you I feel so blessed to have found yoga in my life -- and so blessed to connect with you across the miles.Mary McManushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003422617918489651noreply@blogger.com