Celebrate Today

By now, you all have been at this 40-day thing long enough to have seen yourself through a few ups and downs. You probably started with some fear and excitement and that got you through he first 10 days. Then the work began in earnest. You were already commited--"I can do this!"

Then the fatigue and the aches and pains set in;Life began to get in the way. So you took baby steps and kept going--maybe you're still taking those baby steps. Maybe all you could do was keep your head down and put one foot in front of the other.

Well, my little yogi friends, It's time to look up and take stock of the view. Breathe deeply and look at how far you have come. There are still miles to go, but now you can see the end of the trail.

West Coast Yogi, Joel Kramer says: " Learning to do yoga is learning to love doing it." Learning to love even the parts you don't like very much.

What we hope is that you have realized that this practice is yours for the taking. Yours. We are here for you as teachers to facilitate that, but ultimately, yoga is about your relationship with YOU.

You only have 2 weeks to go--enjoy this time!

And think about treating yourself to the Mary Bruce Workshop that we are hosting this weekend, November 2-4 , at the downtown studio. Mary is lovely and nurturing. This is the perfect way to start your final week of the challenge.

Homework:

1.How much do I believe in myself, and how much does that play out in my everyday life? Do I trust my intuition? If so or if not, what results does that produce?

2. When, where, and with whom do I feel the most grounded? With my Friends? When I am by myself? With my spouse?

3.How mindful am I of even the smallest details of my days? Am I present enough to notice all the actions I take? Do I remember what I said to the salesperson at the store, what route I took to get to work, how and where I hung my coat, and what I told my kids when they asked me a question? Am I truly there in all of these moments.

Good Luck!