Random Musings When it Amuses Me

I’ve found another yoga class.

Yeah, I know.  “So what.”  But it’s been probably a good two years – maybe more – since I was really into my yoga practice and the return to the mat tonight was wonderful.  And it came back to me like riding a bike.

While I was engaged and preparing and planning my wedding, I attended a weekly yoga class at a studio that I adored.  The studio was on my walk home from work, back when I lived in the city, and was a peaceful retreat from the workday, wedding stress, and life in general.  I attended class with a close friend and former co-worker, and our lighthearted banter en route to class gave way to quiet support during class.  I didn’t really know anyone at the studio and never really became close to the instructor, but it still felt a bit like a community.  I’ve missed that lately.

This new yoga class I’ve discovered is actually at the community center where I live.  Though we moved out to the burbs nearly two years ago, we haven’t really gotten to know any of our neighbors and pretty much keep to ourselves.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that some of my fellow yogis were a lot like me.  And even happier to find another teacher that I liked.  And for being away from my practice for such a long time, I was quite pleased that I was able to fall right back into the flow of things again.  For the most part, I’ve maintained my flexibility.  My strength could be improved, but my balance was way off.  I fear that’s indicative of a greater problem…

Things are a bit crazy at work lately.  Lots of changes and disappointments – mostly in colleagues who I was fond of, but have learned better – have left me a bit overly focused on work lately.  I have trouble sleeping sometimes.  I go in early and stay late and work through lunch.  I lack balance.

So, for week 1 of my newly found yogina lifestyle I have set my intention on something very specific.

Reclaim your balance.