Barefoot & On The Mat: February 2023: Slip off your shoes and join us!

Paine · 02-01-23, 07:52 AM

Welcome to our monthly Barefoot & On The Mat check-in! This is a long-running VF check-in. We're a friendly, supportive 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, weight lifting 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!

toaster · 02-01-23, 08:20 AM

February is usually my least favorite month, but this January was so dark and dreary, so hopefully February is better.

Paine · 02-01-23, 10:56 AM

Margaret's Strong and Limber for Life (Upper Body strength workout plus calves & abs)
Schiffman's Backyard Yoga (Reclining Lotus practice)

Carolyn, I think it's neat that your DH practiced yoga before he met you. I also like that you and your DH sometimes exercise together doing yoga or going on a bike ride.

Hi Beth!

yogapam · 02-01-23, 11:49 AM

Aloha mat mavens!
Thanks for starting us off Paine!

I’m leaving shortly & will pop in to say hello when I can.
Waves to all!

Pat58 · 02-01-23, 12:04 PM

Good morning everyone! I had a terrible night if insomnia, freaking out legs and foot cramps. That's very unusual for me since I began taking CBD, I hope it was a freak incident. Anyway:

~ An old Body Electric
~ Kassandra's Yin Yoga Without Props
~ 4,802 steps

I loved the yin practice but will incorporate a block next time.

Thanks for starting us Paine, I almost posted in last month's discussion.

Beth, I have to say March is my least favorite month. Long and usually bitterly cold and windy.

Safe travels Pam!

Good morning to all!

toaster · 02-01-23, 12:27 PM

Paine, I forgot to thank you both for starting us and for the reminder!

Pat, I agree that March is pretty sucky too. (DH and I always make a joke from The Simpsons, "Lousy Smarch weather.") But, at least you sometimes get a taste of spring.

ETA: Pam, safe travels; enjoy!!!

JustSandra · 02-01-23, 02:27 PM

Hello!

Paine, thanks for starting us off this month.

Unfortunately I tweaked my back yesterday.

I was trying to lift something heavy and awkwardly shaped, and got a low back spasm. This morning it didn't feel *too* bad so I thought I would try my Wednesday morning yoga class at my gym. However, while doing gentle stretching prior to the class I managed to make the spasm worse, so I made my apologies and left before the class started. Probably just as well -- I got my taxes done, and a delivery I wasn't expecting until later came early.

Will try a little walking later, along some gentle stretching. I really like Lee Holden's Qi Gong For Lower Back Pain when my back gets cranky.

Waving to all!

luvcritters · 02-01-23, 04:54 PM

Today I did Lee Holden's Qigong for Better Breathing. Also David-Dorian Ross' Tai Chi for Over 60. Back, biceps, and wrist therapy will get done when my headache goes away.

Sandra, sorry to hear you tweaked your back. Take care.

Safe travels to Pam.

cyana · 02-01-23, 10:06 PM

Happy February! Hoping for more sunshine as the gray and dreary weather is getting old.

I've decided February will be "Join the Resistance!" month with a goal of doing some sort of resistance work every day, as I've really neglected that aspect of working out. Today was back.

Must run - it's late and I need to wind down and hit the sack.

Waves to ALL!

Paine · 02-02-23, 11:16 AM

Margaret's Strong & Limber for Life (Lower Body strength workout plus abs)

Pam, enjoy your vacation in Hawaii! You'll have to let us know which island you went to.

Sandra, sorry to hear that you tweaked your back. It was best that you skipped the yoga class. I hope your back feels better today.

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02-01-23, 07:52 AM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Barefoot & On The Mat: February 2023: Slip off your shoes and join us! Welcome to our monthly Barefoot & On The Mat check-in! This is a long-running VF check-in. We're a friendly, supportive 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, weight lifting 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!

02-01-23, 08:20 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rochester NY area	February is usually my least favorite month, but this January was so dark and dreary, so hopefully February is better. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me as YogiBethC: Free Yoga!* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon. DISCLOSURE: I've had professional relationships with vendors; see my profile for details.

02-01-23, 10:56 AM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Margaret's Strong and Limber for Life (Upper Body strength workout plus calves & abs) Schiffman's Backyard Yoga (Reclining Lotus practice) Carolyn, I think it's neat that your DH practiced yoga before he met you. I also like that you and your DH sometimes exercise together doing yoga or going on a bike ride. Hi Beth!

02-01-23, 11:49 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Aloha mat mavens! Thanks for starting us off Paine! I’m leaving shortly & will pop in to say hello when I can. Waves to all! __________________ **~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

02-01-23, 12:04 PM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Good morning everyone! I had a terrible night if insomnia, freaking out legs and foot cramps. That's very unusual for me since I began taking CBD, I hope it was a freak incident. Anyway: ~ An old Body Electric ~ Kassandra's Yin Yoga Without Props ~ 4,802 steps I loved the yin practice but will incorporate a block next time. Thanks for starting us Paine, I almost posted in last month's discussion. Beth, I have to say March is my least favorite month. Long and usually bitterly cold and windy. Safe travels Pam! Good morning to all!

02-01-23, 12:27 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rochester NY area	Paine, I forgot to thank you both for starting us and for the reminder! Pat, I agree that March is pretty sucky too. (DH and I always make a joke from The Simpsons, "Lousy Smarch weather.") But, at least you sometimes get a taste of spring. ETA: Pam, safe travels; enjoy!!! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me as YogiBethC: Free Yoga!* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon. DISCLOSURE: I've had professional relationships with vendors; see my profile for details.

02-01-23, 02:27 PM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Hello! Paine, thanks for starting us off this month. Unfortunately I tweaked my back yesterday. I was trying to lift something heavy and awkwardly shaped, and got a low back spasm. This morning it didn't feel too bad so I thought I would try my Wednesday morning yoga class at my gym. However, while doing gentle stretching prior to the class I managed to make the spasm worse, so I made my apologies and left before the class started. Probably just as well -- I got my taxes done, and a delivery I wasn't expecting until later came early. Will try a little walking later, along some gentle stretching. I really like Lee Holden's Qi Gong For Lower Back Pain when my back gets cranky. Waving to all! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

02-01-23, 04:54 PM
luvcritters VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In the woods near a river	Today I did Lee Holden's Qigong for Better Breathing. Also David-Dorian Ross' Tai Chi for Over 60. Back, biceps, and wrist therapy will get done when my headache goes away. Sandra, sorry to hear you tweaked your back. Take care. Safe travels to Pam. __________________ Linda Trust no one. - X-Files, and me. Comfort food only provides comfort while it's in your mouth. - Me

02-01-23, 10:06 PM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	Happy February! Hoping for more sunshine as the gray and dreary weather is getting old. I've decided February will be "Join the Resistance!" month with a goal of doing some sort of resistance work every day, as I've really neglected that aspect of working out. Today was back. Must run - it's late and I need to wind down and hit the sack. Waves to ALL! __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

02-02-23, 11:16 AM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Margaret's Strong & Limber for Life (Lower Body strength workout plus abs) Pam, enjoy your vacation in Hawaii! You'll have to let us know which island you went to. Sandra, sorry to hear that you tweaked your back. It was best that you skipped the yoga class. I hope your back feels better today.