Winter Solstice 2020/New Year 2021 Sadhana check in, all welcome! - Page 4

Pat58 · 12-22-20, 01:00 PM

Gale, it's so nice to see you.

Vantreesta · 12-22-20, 06:35 PM

My day (last couple weeks, more like) was weird and got away from me and I haven't worked out yet. I will get my yoga and meditation in though.

My grandma's Christmas letter came today and seeing in print about losing my mom and seeing her pictures hit me hard. I have had a hard time letting go and crying but that did it for sure. And I had been thinking about and missing my mother-in-law all day anyway and my mom and it was hard but it was good to cry.

cyana · 12-22-20, 09:09 PM

Day 2 - 12.22.2020:
MFML - Afternoon Yoga Boost - Rahkee Jasani

Ilde - No rules here - so post away. Scott Cole is such a sweetie - I need to pull out one of his DVD's soon.

Anita - That bath sounded amazing. Like Beth, I tend to be a shower girl, but have been contemplating doing a hot Epsom salt foot soak in the evenings and I purchased some eucalyptus and lavender Epsom salts from Whole Foods a couple of months back. Also - that Clive practice is Wrist Free Flow, not Hands Free Flow.

Vantreesta - ((Big hug)). Losing your mom is hard....I think of mine every single day.

Waves to all.

yogapam · 12-23-20, 01:51 AM

Day 2:
~BellyFit Shakti Warrior: Root Down
~Insight Timer: 15 min sound bath guided meditation

Welcome Gale, so glad you’ve joined us!

FirmDancer · 12-23-20, 06:58 AM

Day 2, cont’d. (2nd practice, before bed)
Do Yoga With Me
Basics & Beyond Challenge
#6 / Forward Folds
Melissa Krieger

*****
Day 3 / Dec 23
Movement for Modern Life
The Strength Challenge
#3 / All About Your Core
Naomi Absalom
Great core work; attemptable for me as a beginner. Some movements were unique & needed a lot of cues, but too much talking made my brain hurt ...

Vantreesta: (((hugs)))

Re Baths & Foot Soaks: During the pandemic I've been studying herbalism. (Well, I've completed my first formal course, so I think I can now say I'm a herbalist

) Don't underestimate the value of a foot soak, you don't need to take a full bath to get the beneficial properties of herbs, plants, & salts. Tests have shown that if you rub raw garlic on the soles of your feet, within a few minutes you'll have garlic-breath! Your body easily absorbs plant properties through your feet.

This inspires me that maybe I'll try various foot soaks throughout this Sadhana, such as relaxing ones, invigorating ones, etc. and get more experience.

-Anita

Gale K. · 12-23-20, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnamp

Gale and Cyana - I'm in the same boat w/ work....although it is nice that I have been working from home since March, it is a bit of a relentless schedule - I do work for a local health department - so that, I'm sure contributes to the insane pace of everything right now. I'm trying to take some time off this week and next and I hope it can happen...I just feel I need a re-set.

Donna

Me too, Donna! I am planning on taking next week off for a badly needed reset,

Thank you for the warm welcome!

Izzy · 12-23-20, 09:39 AM

In case I don't stop by in the next day or so, I want to say Merry Christmas, on the mat.

Stay calm, stay balanced, feel peace and joy.

Ilde · 12-23-20, 09:50 AM

Day 3:
Caribbean Workout Chiball
Scott Cole - Discover Tai Chi for Back Care
I might add a yoga practice later on.

cyana - Thank you for the no rules claryfication

Day 2:
Scott Cole - Disco Dojo
Lee Holden - The Five Elements - 40 min. Flow Routine

Day 1:
Scott Cole - Discover Tai Chi for Back Care
Happy Yoga - Chair Yoga to Boost Your Energy

toaster · 12-23-20, 09:51 AM

Anita, that sounds like a great pastime for the pandemic!

Mary, Merry Christmas!

I did do yoga again yesterday and probably will today, which means so far, I am continuing with my unintentional early sadhana start.

Catahoula Cate · 12-23-20, 10:52 AM

Day 2: I did Barbara Benagh's passive neck sequence on Yoga for Stress Relief before I went to bed. Barbara's voice is very soothing and the practice is very relaxing. Windy and snowy here today..maybe a good day to do some Qi Gong.

Anita Your info on foot baths and how we absorb properties through the feet are very interesting. My feet are telling me a foot bath would be a good thing. I don't have much in the way of herbs but I've got apple cider vinegar on hand and will give that a go.

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12-22-20, 01:00 PM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Gale, it's so nice to see you.

12-22-20, 06:35 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	My day (last couple weeks, more like) was weird and got away from me and I haven't worked out yet. I will get my yoga and meditation in though. My grandma's Christmas letter came today and seeing in print about losing my mom and seeing her pictures hit me hard. I have had a hard time letting go and crying but that did it for sure. And I had been thinking about and missing my mother-in-law all day anyway and my mom and it was hard but it was good to cry. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

12-22-20, 09:09 PM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	Day 2 - 12.22.2020: MFML - Afternoon Yoga Boost - Rahkee Jasani Ilde - No rules here - so post away. Scott Cole is such a sweetie - I need to pull out one of his DVD's soon. Anita - That bath sounded amazing. Like Beth, I tend to be a shower girl, but have been contemplating doing a hot Epsom salt foot soak in the evenings and I purchased some eucalyptus and lavender Epsom salts from Whole Foods a couple of months back. Also - that Clive practice is Wrist Free Flow, not Hands Free Flow. Vantreesta - ((Big hug)). Losing your mom is hard....I think of mine every single day. Waves to all. __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

12-23-20, 01:51 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Day 2: ~BellyFit Shakti Warrior: Root Down ~Insight Timer: 15 min sound bath guided meditation Welcome Gale, so glad you’ve joined us! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

12-23-20, 06:58 AM
FirmDancer VF Supporter Join Date: Apr 2002	Day 2, cont’d. (2nd practice, before bed) Do Yoga With Me Basics & Beyond Challenge #6 / Forward Folds Melissa Krieger *** Day 3 / Dec 23 Movement for Modern Life The Strength Challenge #3 / All About Your Core Naomi Absalom Great core work; attemptable for me as a beginner. Some movements were unique & needed a lot of cues, but too much talking made my brain hurt ... Vantreesta: (((hugs))) Re Baths & Foot Soaks: During the pandemic I've been studying herbalism. (Well, I've completed my first formal course, so I think I can now say I'm a herbalist ) Don't underestimate the value of a foot soak, you don't need to take a full bath to get the beneficial properties of herbs, plants, & salts. Tests have shown that if you rub raw garlic on the soles of your feet, within a few minutes you'll have garlic-breath! Your body easily absorbs plant properties through your feet. This inspires me that maybe I'll try various foot soaks throughout this Sadhana, such as relaxing ones, invigorating ones, etc. and get more experience. -Anita __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” -- Hunter S. Thompson Current Rotations:** JSmith: STRENGTHEN ManFlowYoga: morning sessions & Strength Foundations YogaGlo & MFML: easy, morning classes

12-23-20, 09:39 AM
Izzy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt	In case I don't stop by in the next day or so, I want to say Merry Christmas, on the mat. Stay calm, stay balanced, feel peace and joy. __________________ Mary

12-23-20, 09:50 AM
Ilde Join Date: May 2009	Day 3: Caribbean Workout Chiball Scott Cole - Discover Tai Chi for Back Care I might add a yoga practice later on. cyana - Thank you for the no rules claryfication Day 2: Scott Cole - Disco Dojo Lee Holden - The Five Elements - 40 min. Flow Routine Day 1: Scott Cole - Discover Tai Chi for Back Care Happy Yoga - Chair Yoga to Boost Your Energy

12-23-20, 09:51 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Anita, that sounds like a great pastime for the pandemic! Mary, Merry Christmas! I did do yoga again yesterday and probably will today, which means so far, I am continuing with my unintentional early sadhana start. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

12-23-20, 10:52 AM
Catahoula Cate Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Big Sky	Day 2: I did Barbara Benagh's passive neck sequence on Yoga for Stress Relief before I went to bed. Barbara's voice is very soothing and the practice is very relaxing. Windy and snowy here today..maybe a good day to do some Qi Gong. Anita Your info on foot baths and how we absorb properties through the feet are very interesting. My feet are telling me a foot bath would be a good thing. I don't have much in the way of herbs but I've got apple cider vinegar on hand and will give that a go. __________________ Don't be afraid to celebrate your Victories! Quit sitting!! Joints and muscles love motion! Do The Next Thing!