Day Two…and some yin talk

I did it. Here I am again! Day two of my new habit of writing each day. Is there a habit you’d like to start? Habits are usually hard to stop… but maybe even harder to start! You know how you stop working out for a little bit, and then it’s so hard to get back going again? Well at least for some of us. “Me, hi, I’m the problem it’s me.” I need to get back to my own personal yoga practice. I used to do yoga every day… sometimes twice a day. When you become a teacher it changes your practice. In a lot of ways… that’s a post for another day. But if there’s a habit you want to get into, why not start today? I started yesterday. And I’m bringing you along to hold myself accountable. Of course there’s a chance I won’t keep it up. But there’s a good chance I will, because I said it out loud. So here I am, day two.

I saw Neil Diamond’s A Beautiful Noise last night in Chicago. It was great. I got us tickets for my stepson, for his birthday. He loves doing musicals at school and he’s a really good singer. He’s 17 years old and it’s hard to think of a gift for a 17 year old boy. Well, except my son… he wants anything that costs over $500. Whatever that is… that’s what he wants. Bobby likes music and plays and musicals, so we took him last night, and my mother-in-law too. We all loved it… it was great. I’ve always loved Neil Diamond. I’ve seen him a few times in concert. I didn’t know he was so plagued with anxiety. I think some yin yoga would have been good for him. If you have a chance to see it, I recommend it! I can picture Bobby living in the city one day, doing musicals and living his best life! I hope he follows his passion.

So, before I start my day… back to yin yoga. It really does help with anxiety and depression. I think the whole world should practice yin yoga. Anyone can do it. It’s a very relaxing and slow moving class. Last night when I was sleeping I woke up with a cramp in my calf, and again this morning, a cramp in my chest. I have neck issues and ever since, I’ve gotten cramps in my pectoral muscles. Usually when I cross my arm in front of my chest… it’s weird. I need to drink more water… yes, I know. Another habit I need to start. Anyway, I immediately thought “I need to do some yin yoga”… it would open up that muscle, the fascia, all the tissue in my chest. So I opened up into a twist until it loosened up. If you get really tight it’s a great practice to add to your day. If you’re a weight lifter, a body builder, a couch potato, a truck driver, a golfer, swimmer, pickle baller… anyone, anywhere… it’s great for you! And it will teach you to quiet your mind. I hear a lot “I can’t just lay there and do nothing.” Yes you can… and you should. Yin yoga will teach you how, and you might (once you learn…and practice) just enjoy slowing down a little bit. “Day One” or one day? Give it a try. At Happy Hour we call our yin classes Let Go. Check it out on the schedule and try it. Or look up “yin yoga near me” wherever you are and find a place near you. You’re welcome.

I’m off to the coffee pot again. Time to start the day… gunna plan a Black Friday discount for the studio, clean my desk, make some fliers for the big yoga fest coming up, do payroll, and do a little shopping. My son’s birthday is Sunday… now where did I put that $500?