Barefoot & On the Mat March 2021: Mat Mavens Counting the Days Until Spring!

JustSandra · 03-01-21, 10:29 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 (we won't tell

).

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 · 03-01-21, 10:35 AM

Hello again!

My workouts this last week or so have been missing in action.

My niece's massage table is still camped out in my exercise room, but this morning it occurred to me that I can shove it to the side and have adequate space for most of my stuff! Yes, she will of course move it soon, but right now things are especially stressful for her (she is going to court tomorrow re custody of my grandniece -- stay tuned!) so I am not making an issue of it.

I *have* been going outside on regular long walks (two hours yesterday

)!

Beth: Congrats on snagging a vaccine date! More and more people I've talked to lately have been able to sign up. Am hoping that soon anyone who wants the vaccine can easily get it.

Waving to all -- be back later!

toaster · 03-01-21, 10:41 AM

Sandra, I was thinking yesterday that today would be March and time for a new thread...and then I posted in the February thread this morning and even mentioned about it being March! Thanks for starting us off. Yes, I'm glad to have got a vaccine appointment and definitely hope everyone can soon (including DH!). Your long walk yesterday sounds wonderful!

ETA - here is a brief "March" funny from The Simpsons that DH & I refer to all the time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTJ6...nnel=LilaDobbs

sherry7899 · 03-01-21, 11:02 AM

Hi,

I forget when I last checked in. Saturday I did the newest Yoga Upload floor practice which was very nice.

Yesterday I took an unplanned rest day. I did not feel well.

This morning I did a wonderful NIA class. I've been getting 24 hour access from a studio in Denver. I've become friendly with the owner and one of the teachers through Facebook, and they generously sent me a gift certificate for some free classes with them. I enjoy them so much! The music is fantastic.

I'll do yoga later.

I hope to get back to doing personals again soon....

Sherry

toaster · 03-01-21, 02:27 PM

Sherry, so glad to hear you have found another supportive community through NIA.

cyana · 03-01-21, 07:18 PM

I had a nice spring surprise last evening. After dinner, DH motioned for me to follow him out on the front porch and there were probably 20 daffodils that had burst into bloom.

He'd just noticed them as he was getting ready to close the blinds for the evening. So I go out in the dark (using my trusty phone as a flashlight) and cut about a half dozen. One is in a vase that my DIL gave me for Christmas (and in my office) and the rest are in a simple blue vase in the kitchen. While I was out on safari, I noticed that my two Lenten roses are in full bloom as well.

It was really mild last evening and I took a walk with no jacket. This evening it is brisk out there! Brrrrr!

Today I've done about 100 step-ups using my left leg as lead (doing about 20 at a time as I'm up and about) and this evening I'm doing a live qi gong streaming class with Lee. Then I plan to crash and burn.

Sandra - While I'm doing my meditation at the end of qi gong class, I will send positive energy to your niece in hopes that she gets the outcome she's hoping for tomorrow. And hopes that her ex will have metta (kindness) in his heart and do what is best for their daughter.

Sherry - How nice to get the free access to the NIA classes - and with great music. Just what the doctor ordered, and what a lovely gesture by the owner and instructor of the studio!

Beth - So do you know which vaccine you're getting? I'm always interested in hearing about people's experience.

Must start pulling myself together to get ready for my qi gong class. Can't keep Lee waiting.

toaster · 03-03-21, 10:00 PM

Hope everyone is doing well this mid-week!
For your viewing pleasure, an Octopus selfie and other stunning underwater photography:
https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/under...mpetition.html
And for a funny, I do love my puns!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9rWCel..._web_copy_link

I took another livestream class at the studio tonight with a different teacher; I was surprised by how similar her teaching is to mine!

I also filmed a new meditation for my YouTube channel.

JustSandra · 03-03-21, 10:58 PM

OMG, I finally got in a workout!

Today's Workout: The Upper Body routine from Jessica Smith's Walk Strong 3.

The workout-space-hogging massage table has left town, but it comes back tomorrow afternoon for two more massages. Have consequently planned a core workout for tomorrow after work which I can do in my bedroom.

My niece is doing well after yesterday's court hearing. She and her ex did today's exchange at a new location which is neutral to both parties, and she reports it went much better than it has recently.

Paine: I may have to learn to fold up that massage table! I've seen her do it so I know it isn't that complicated. Then I can get it out of the way when I need to. I definitely don't want to discourage my niece from making use of that room, but I also want to keep doing regular workouts in there.

Waving to all!

yogapam · 03-03-21, 11:47 PM

Today’s workouts:
~Taught Essentrics on zoom
~Neighbourhood walk
~20 min rebounding - hooked on an audiobook
~Reclined & seated yoga stretches while listening to my audiobook.....forward bends, deep hip openers, twists, chest openers

Sandra - I’m glad your niece had a smooth exchange with her daughter & ex today. I hope he has learned a lesson from the court appearance.

Waves to everyone!

Pat58 · 03-04-21, 08:32 AM

Nothing yesterday. A hair appointment and I was finger bone tired from trying to catch up on some transcription, a/k/a part of my own job.

I really need to take a cue from Cyana and just GET UP and do some more exercise during the day.

Sandra, yay on your workout. Good news about the amicable transfer.

Beth, I loved the octopus!

Paine, great workout for you.

Sherry, TIFT can be a real interest breaker.

I hope you all have a great day.

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03-01-21, 10:29 AM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Barefoot & On the Mat March 2021: Mat Mavens Counting the Days Until Spring! 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 (we won't tell ). 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

03-01-21, 10:35 AM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Hello again! My workouts this last week or so have been missing in action. My niece's massage table is still camped out in my exercise room, but this morning it occurred to me that I can shove it to the side and have adequate space for most of my stuff! Yes, she will of course move it soon, but right now things are especially stressful for her (she is going to court tomorrow re custody of my grandniece -- stay tuned!) so I am not making an issue of it. I have been going outside on regular long walks (two hours yesterday )! Beth: Congrats on snagging a vaccine date! More and more people I've talked to lately have been able to sign up. Am hoping that soon anyone who wants the vaccine can easily get it. Waving to all -- be back later! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

03-01-21, 10:41 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Sandra, I was thinking yesterday that today would be March and time for a new thread...and then I posted in the February thread this morning and even mentioned about it being March! Thanks for starting us off. Yes, I'm glad to have got a vaccine appointment and definitely hope everyone can soon (including DH!). Your long walk yesterday sounds wonderful! ETA - here is a brief "March" funny from The Simpsons that DH & I refer to all the time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTJ6...nnel=LilaDobbs __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

03-01-21, 11:02 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Hi, I forget when I last checked in. Saturday I did the newest Yoga Upload floor practice which was very nice. Yesterday I took an unplanned rest day. I did not feel well. This morning I did a wonderful NIA class. I've been getting 24 hour access from a studio in Denver. I've become friendly with the owner and one of the teachers through Facebook, and they generously sent me a gift certificate for some free classes with them. I enjoy them so much! The music is fantastic. I'll do yoga later. I hope to get back to doing personals again soon.... 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

03-01-21, 02:27 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Sherry, so glad to hear you have found another supportive community through NIA. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

03-01-21, 07:18 PM
cyana Join Date: Dec 2001	I had a nice spring surprise last evening. After dinner, DH motioned for me to follow him out on the front porch and there were probably 20 daffodils that had burst into bloom. He'd just noticed them as he was getting ready to close the blinds for the evening. So I go out in the dark (using my trusty phone as a flashlight) and cut about a half dozen. One is in a vase that my DIL gave me for Christmas (and in my office) and the rest are in a simple blue vase in the kitchen. While I was out on safari, I noticed that my two Lenten roses are in full bloom as well. It was really mild last evening and I took a walk with no jacket. This evening it is brisk out there! Brrrrr! Today I've done about 100 step-ups using my left leg as lead (doing about 20 at a time as I'm up and about) and this evening I'm doing a live qi gong streaming class with Lee. Then I plan to crash and burn. Sandra - While I'm doing my meditation at the end of qi gong class, I will send positive energy to your niece in hopes that she gets the outcome she's hoping for tomorrow. And hopes that her ex will have metta (kindness) in his heart and do what is best for their daughter. Sherry - How nice to get the free access to the NIA classes - and with great music. Just what the doctor ordered, and what a lovely gesture by the owner and instructor of the studio! Beth - So do you know which vaccine you're getting? I'm always interested in hearing about people's experience. Must start pulling myself together to get ready for my qi gong class. Can't keep Lee waiting. __________________ "People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered. Love them anyway." — Mother Teresa "I've decided to grow old disgracefully." - Twigs

03-03-21, 10:00 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Hope everyone is doing well this mid-week! For your viewing pleasure, an Octopus selfie and other stunning underwater photography: https://news.scubatravel.co.uk/under...mpetition.html And for a funny, I do love my puns! https://www.instagram.com/p/CL9rWCel..._web_copy_link I took another livestream class at the studio tonight with a different teacher; I was surprised by how similar her teaching is to mine! I also filmed a new meditation for my YouTube channel. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

03-03-21, 10:58 PM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	OMG, I finally got in a workout! Today's Workout: The Upper Body routine from Jessica Smith's Walk Strong 3. The workout-space-hogging massage table has left town, but it comes back tomorrow afternoon for two more massages. Have consequently planned a core workout for tomorrow after work which I can do in my bedroom. My niece is doing well after yesterday's court hearing. She and her ex did today's exchange at a new location which is neutral to both parties, and she reports it went much better than it has recently. Paine: I may have to learn to fold up that massage table! I've seen her do it so I know it isn't that complicated. Then I can get it out of the way when I need to. I definitely don't want to discourage my niece from making use of that room, but I also want to keep doing regular workouts in there. Waving to all! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

03-03-21, 11:47 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Today’s workouts: ~Taught Essentrics on zoom ~Neighbourhood walk ~20 min rebounding - hooked on an audiobook ~Reclined & seated yoga stretches while listening to my audiobook.....forward bends, deep hip openers, twists, chest openers Sandra - I’m glad your niece had a smooth exchange with her daughter & ex today. I hope he has learned a lesson from the court appearance. Waves to everyone! __________________ **~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

03-04-21, 08:32 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Nothing yesterday. A hair appointment and I was finger bone tired from trying to catch up on some transcription, a/k/a part of my own job. I really need to take a cue from Cyana and just GET UP and do some more exercise during the day. Sandra, yay on your workout. Good news about the amicable transfer. Beth, I loved the octopus! Paine, great workout for you. Sherry, TIFT can be a real interest breaker. I hope you all have a great day.