Barefoot & On the Mat: December 2020 Edition!

JustSandra · 12-01-20, 09:34 AM

Greetings and welcome to the monthly Barefoot & On The Mat check-in! This is a long-running VF check-in. We're a cozy, friendly group who enjoy a wide variety of workouts, but we have a special fondness for those traditionally done without shoes. If you enjoy yoga, pilates, barre, qi gong, Classical Stretch/Essentrics, Ellen Barrett, etc. (or even if you simply prefer doing traditional workouts without shoes!) you'll feel right at home. It's absolutely fine if you wear shoes while working out too.

Please feel free to join in. We love hearing from new, returning and guest Mat Mavens. Our welcome mat is always out!

Back in a moment...

JustSandra · 12-01-20, 09:36 AM

Hi again!

I got my shipment of Margaret Richard DVDs yesterday -- and it included all the ones I requested. I'll have fun this month getting reacquainted with them.

Linda: Thanks for letting us know you are back home after your surgery. Keep us updated.

Back later with today's workout!

Pat58 · 12-01-20, 11:44 AM

Last night I attended psoas yoga class via Zoom. It was so nice to do it at home with the wind howling. I lit a bunch of candles and smudged.

Sandra, thank you for starting the thread!

sherry7899 · 12-01-20, 01:41 PM

Hi,

Linda, I am so glad your surgery went well. I wish you a quick recovery-sending you many hugs

Sandra, thank you for starting the December thread. I am glad that your Margaret dvds arrived and were correct. Enjoy them!

Pat, your candlelit yoga at home sounds lovely!!

Margot, I am so happy to see you posting. You are of course always welcome

This morning I did:

Body Project-thirty minute cardio. My knees are still cranky, so I didn't want to do longer

Yoga Upload-Yoga without any kneeling (the title is something like that)

Hope everyone has a good day-
Sherry

Margot · 12-01-20, 03:46 PM

Hi everyone!

Sandra - It's always exciting having some new workouts to try. Hope you are pleased with them all.

Pat - Your class at home sounds all nice and cosy.

As much as I enjoyed going to Pilates and Yoga classes with friends, it was never much fun going out on those cold, wet and wintry evenings and then having to workout in a freezing, draughty hall.

Thanks Sherry.

I've been a bit of a recluse this year and it feels good to be social again. Hope your knees feel better very soon.

Linda - Wishing you a speedy and pain-free recovery. ((Hugs))

Today I did:
- TLT Finding your core with Susan Harris on the Fitball.

I think my hamstrings are going to be shouting at me tomorrow!
- Neighbourhood walk again!
- Lee Holden For Better Balance. A nice routine I found on Udemy. My balance could be better, so this was just what I needed.

Waves to all!

Paine · 12-01-20, 04:09 PM

Today is a planned rest day.

Sandra, thank you for starting our monthly check-in! This year went by fast. I hope 2021 is better for all of us.

Pat, you have a pretty avatar!

Linda, you got out of the hospital fast!

I'm waving to everyone.

toaster · 12-03-20, 08:24 AM

OMG I am on a webinar with Heidi Tanner right now! She is apparently the director of Wellness & Health Promotion at Hartwick College. There is a 10-day symposium going on with various drop-in seminars. I signed into the 8 am late and she chimed in a few minutes later!

GARRIE!

luvcritters · 12-03-20, 08:34 AM

Beth - well find out if we can stand each other for more than 3 days

Sandra and cyana - he brought me breakfast in bed but the little traitor slept on his side of the bed last night. She's still afraid of the sling.

Going to try one sided tai chi seated with DDR. And Beth has a seated practice for me I think.

sherry7899 · 12-03-20, 09:04 AM

Today is my planned rest day. I have a new pair of sneakers to try tomorrow to see if they help my knees. I am glad I bought multiple pairs when they were on sale on Zappos.

I did a Yoga Ranger subscriber practice-Restorative Yoga TLC. It was lovely and relaxing. She makes great use of props. I will do a meditation segment from her site later today.

Linda, cats can definitely be traitors!

Have a great day! I'll try to post again later.

Sherry

Paine · 12-03-20, 10:45 AM

Strong & Limber for Life (all of the Upper Body work plus calves and Abs)
Rodney's Ultimate Power Yoga (Power Foundation Practice)

Margaret will give me DOMS tomorrow.

Beth, how did you like the webinar?

Sherry, I hope your new sneakers will help your knees. I have a hard time buying shoes because my feet are so wide.

Margo, the UK recently approved the covid19 vaccine. Do you plan to get the vaccine?

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12-01-20, 09:34 AM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Barefoot & On the Mat: December 2020 Edition! Greetings and welcome to the monthly Barefoot & On The Mat check-in! This is a long-running VF check-in. We're a cozy, friendly group who enjoy a wide variety of workouts, but we have a special fondness for those traditionally done without shoes. If you enjoy yoga, pilates, barre, qi gong, Classical Stretch/Essentrics, Ellen Barrett, etc. (or even if you simply prefer doing traditional workouts without shoes!) you'll feel right at home. It's absolutely fine if you wear shoes while working out too. Please feel free to join in. We love hearing from new, returning and guest Mat Mavens. Our welcome mat is always out! Back in a moment... __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

12-01-20, 09:36 AM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Hi again! I got my shipment of Margaret Richard DVDs yesterday -- and it included all the ones I requested. I'll have fun this month getting reacquainted with them. Linda: Thanks for letting us know you are back home after your surgery. Keep us updated. Back later with today's workout! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

12-01-20, 11:44 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Last night I attended psoas yoga class via Zoom. It was so nice to do it at home with the wind howling. I lit a bunch of candles and smudged. Sandra, thank you for starting the thread!

12-01-20, 01:41 PM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Hi, Linda, I am so glad your surgery went well. I wish you a quick recovery-sending you many hugs Sandra, thank you for starting the December thread. I am glad that your Margaret dvds arrived and were correct. Enjoy them! Pat, your candlelit yoga at home sounds lovely!! Margot, I am so happy to see you posting. You are of course always welcome This morning I did: Body Project-thirty minute cardio. My knees are still cranky, so I didn't want to do longer Yoga Upload-Yoga without any kneeling (the title is something like that) Hope everyone has a good day- Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

12-01-20, 03:46 PM
Margot Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: UK	Hi everyone! Sandra - It's always exciting having some new workouts to try. Hope you are pleased with them all. Pat - Your class at home sounds all nice and cosy. As much as I enjoyed going to Pilates and Yoga classes with friends, it was never much fun going out on those cold, wet and wintry evenings and then having to workout in a freezing, draughty hall. Thanks Sherry. I've been a bit of a recluse this year and it feels good to be social again. Hope your knees feel better very soon. Linda - Wishing you a speedy and pain-free recovery. ((Hugs)) Today I did: - TLT Finding your core with Susan Harris on the Fitball. I think my hamstrings are going to be shouting at me tomorrow! - Neighbourhood walk again! - Lee Holden For Better Balance. A nice routine I found on Udemy. My balance could be better, so this was just what I needed. Waves to all! __________________ "Practice makes progress" ~ Sandra Hanna

12-01-20, 04:09 PM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Today is a planned rest day. Sandra, thank you for starting our monthly check-in! This year went by fast. I hope 2021 is better for all of us. Pat, you have a pretty avatar! Linda, you got out of the hospital fast! I'm waving to everyone.

12-03-20, 08:24 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	OMG I am on a webinar with Heidi Tanner right now! She is apparently the director of Wellness & Health Promotion at Hartwick College. There is a 10-day symposium going on with various drop-in seminars. I signed into the 8 am late and she chimed in a few minutes later! GARRIE! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

12-03-20, 08:34 AM
luvcritters VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Beth - well find out if we can stand each other for more than 3 days Sandra and cyana - he brought me breakfast in bed but the little traitor slept on his side of the bed last night. She's still afraid of the sling. Going to try one sided tai chi seated with DDR. And Beth has a seated practice for me I think. __________________ Linda Trust no one. - X-Files, and me. Comfort food only provides comfort while it's in your mouth. - Me

12-03-20, 09:04 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Today is my planned rest day. I have a new pair of sneakers to try tomorrow to see if they help my knees. I am glad I bought multiple pairs when they were on sale on Zappos. I did a Yoga Ranger subscriber practice-Restorative Yoga TLC. It was lovely and relaxing. She makes great use of props. I will do a meditation segment from her site later today. Linda, cats can definitely be traitors! Have a great day! I'll try to post again later. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

12-03-20, 10:45 AM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Strong & Limber for Life (all of the Upper Body work plus calves and Abs) Rodney's Ultimate Power Yoga (Power Foundation Practice) Margaret will give me DOMS tomorrow. Beth, how did you like the webinar? Sherry, I hope your new sneakers will help your knees. I have a hard time buying shoes because my feet are so wide. Margo, the UK recently approved the covid19 vaccine. Do you plan to get the vaccine?