Barefoot & on the Mat December 2023 - Join us for the holiday season!

yogapam · 12-01-23, 11:52 AM

"May and October, the best-smelling months? I’ll make a case for December; evergreen, frost, wood smoke, cinnamon."
~Lisa Kleypas~

Welcome to the barefoot check in where shoes are always optional! We are a friendly diverse group from far and wide. We enjoy yoga, Pilates, barre, Classical Stretch/Essentrics….the list goes on! Many of us even do our cardio and strength workouts in bare feet. So if you’ve been lurking, please feel welcome to slip off your shoes, roll out your mat, and join us!

yogapam · 12-01-23, 11:59 AM

Good morning!
I didn’t see a new thread so I jumped in.

We are back & in Victoria visiting with the family. We had a belated birthday celebration for June last night and head home tomorrow after we watch Moira’s soccer game.

Waves to all!

toaster · 12-01-23, 12:05 PM

Pam, December is definitely a wonderful-smelling month!!!

Hope all is well with everyone. It's been a tiring but okay week; I'll try catch up more soon.

Paine · 12-01-23, 02:36 PM

Flow and Yin with Donna Helm-Yost (Yin Yoga practice, first 45 minutes)

Today our grandsons are going to help set up the Christmas train in our house. They love playing with that train. Our 8 year old grandson drew a map of where he wanted the train to go from our family room, past the kitchen to the entry way in our house.

Pam, thank you for starting our December thread!

JustSandra · 12-01-23, 08:12 PM

Hi!

Yogapam: Thanks for starting us off this month. Glad to hear you are back home safe and sound!

The last few days I've been continuing my PT exercises twice a day for my hurt left knee, along with lots of TAWs (Tiny Aimless Walks). I was at the gym today as well, using the stationary bike and some of the weight machines for the lower body and core. It was seven weeks today when I tweaked my knee. Recovery is happening, slowly but surely. I see my physical therapist on Monday, when I expect to get some new exercises.

Linda: I'm sorry you've had a rocky time. It wouldn't surprise me if you end up providing a home for another kitty in need.

Jeanette: Enjoy that new grandbaby!

Waving to all!

Colleen · 12-01-23, 10:26 PM

Hi everyone,

Here are my workouts since my last post:

Tuesday 28 Nov
AM
30’ practice - Yoga Journal Well Being: Clarity
Lunch break
30’ walk
PM
Classical Stretch standing-mat episode 923

Wednesday 29 Nov
AM
Barlates Tighter Assets: Day 17 (35’ workout)
Lunch break
30’ walk
Classical Stretch standing-barre episode 915
PM
15’ gentle yoga on my own

Thursday 30 Nov
AM
Barlates Tighter Assets: Day 18 (35’ workout)
Lunch break
35’ walk
PM
30’ practice - Rodney Yee Flexibility Yoga for Beginners: Hip Opener

Friday 1 Dec
AM
30’ walk
Barlates Tighter Assets: Day 19 (35’ workout)
PM
30’ practice - Suzanne Deason: Stress Relief Yoga

My injured foot (painful sprain) appears to be okay now, so I look forward to adding back in some of the activities that I've missed such as vinyasa yoga and barre.

Pam - Thanks for such a nice start to the month.

Paine - The Christmas train sounds like fun.

Sandra - I'm glad that your recovery is going well, if slowly.

Waves to all!

Gale K. · 12-02-23, 09:55 AM

Quick check in: I have not been doing a whole lot exercise-wise, mainly walking and a bit of gentle rebounding. Feeling stressed and on day two of a headache/neckache. I'm leaving tonight for Switzerland to attend a conference and will be gone all week. I'm actually looking forward to the trip because it is generally a good meeting and my work 'family' will be there too, but it is still stressful.

Linda, I'm sorry about MM. The reason I don't have a pet right now is because I can't bear the thought of saying goodbye to another one.

Waves to everyone and will check in when I return!

toaster · 12-02-23, 10:20 AM

Gale, I think traveling is almost always stressful - still, I hope there are plenty of fun times in store for you and maybe a bit of respite from the things stressing you at home.

Sandra, that's great you have been able to re-introduce tiny walks!

Jeannette, congrats on becoming a grandparent!

Carolyn, almost there now!!!

Had a pretty light week overall this week. Was thinking about doing the new sample workout with Shaun T, but 1) I was exhausted, and 2) I ruled it out b/c it seems way above where I want to work. He's not doing body building competitions - good for him, but I don't really like that look and thought he was pretty perfect before.

Paine · 12-02-23, 02:41 PM

I kept getting the message that "The server is too busy" and I couldn't read the forum or post. I hope this post goes through...

Today I'm running errands and doing food prep for the week.

Gale, wow I hope you enjoy your trip to Switzerland! I have never been there. I'll be interested in hearing about it when you get back.

I'm waving to everyone!

toaster · 12-02-23, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Paine

I kept getting the message that "The server is too busy" and I couldn't read the forum or post. I hope this post goes through...

I've been getting those messages too. Usually if I try again in a few minutes I can post.

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12-01-23, 11:52 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Barefoot & on the Mat December 2023 - Join us for the holiday season! "May and October, the best-smelling months? I’ll make a case for December; evergreen, frost, wood smoke, cinnamon." ~Lisa Kleypas~ Welcome to the barefoot check in where shoes are always optional! We are a friendly diverse group from far and wide. We enjoy yoga, Pilates, barre, Classical Stretch/Essentrics….the list goes on! Many of us even do our cardio and strength workouts in bare feet. So if you’ve been lurking, please feel welcome to slip off your shoes, roll out your mat, and join 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

12-01-23, 11:59 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Good morning! I didn’t see a new thread so I jumped in. We are back & in Victoria visiting with the family. We had a belated birthday celebration for June last night and head home tomorrow after we watch Moira’s soccer game. 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

12-01-23, 12:05 PM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Pam, December is definitely a wonderful-smelling month!!! Hope all is well with everyone. It's been a tiring but okay week; I'll try catch up more soon. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

12-01-23, 02:36 PM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Flow and Yin with Donna Helm-Yost (Yin Yoga practice, first 45 minutes) Today our grandsons are going to help set up the Christmas train in our house. They love playing with that train. Our 8 year old grandson drew a map of where he wanted the train to go from our family room, past the kitchen to the entry way in our house. Pam, thank you for starting our December thread!

12-01-23, 08:12 PM
JustSandra Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA	Hi! Yogapam: Thanks for starting us off this month. Glad to hear you are back home safe and sound! The last few days I've been continuing my PT exercises twice a day for my hurt left knee, along with lots of TAWs (Tiny Aimless Walks). I was at the gym today as well, using the stationary bike and some of the weight machines for the lower body and core. It was seven weeks today when I tweaked my knee. Recovery is happening, slowly but surely. I see my physical therapist on Monday, when I expect to get some new exercises. Linda: I'm sorry you've had a rocky time. It wouldn't surprise me if you end up providing a home for another kitty in need. Jeanette: Enjoy that new grandbaby! Waving to all! __________________ Sandra "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Hunter S. Thompson

12-01-23, 10:26 PM
Colleen VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: DC Metro	Hi everyone, Here are my workouts since my last post: Tuesday 28 Nov AM 30’ practice - Yoga Journal Well Being: Clarity Lunch break 30’ walk PM Classical Stretch standing-mat episode 923 Wednesday 29 Nov AM Barlates Tighter Assets: Day 17 (35’ workout) Lunch break 30’ walk Classical Stretch standing-barre episode 915 PM 15’ gentle yoga on my own Thursday 30 Nov AM Barlates Tighter Assets: Day 18 (35’ workout) Lunch break 35’ walk PM 30’ practice - Rodney Yee Flexibility Yoga for Beginners: Hip Opener Friday 1 Dec AM 30’ walk Barlates Tighter Assets: Day 19 (35’ workout) PM 30’ practice - Suzanne Deason: Stress Relief Yoga My injured foot (painful sprain) appears to be okay now, so I look forward to adding back in some of the activities that I've missed such as vinyasa yoga and barre. Pam - Thanks for such a nice start to the month. Paine - The Christmas train sounds like fun. Sandra - I'm glad that your recovery is going well, if slowly. Waves to all! __________________ Colleen If I had a nickel for every time I've had to prove that exercise can work without pain, I'd be a very rich woman. - Pilates teacher Brooke Siler

12-02-23, 09:55 AM
Gale K. VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Desert Southwest	Quick check in: I have not been doing a whole lot exercise-wise, mainly walking and a bit of gentle rebounding. Feeling stressed and on day two of a headache/neckache. I'm leaving tonight for Switzerland to attend a conference and will be gone all week. I'm actually looking forward to the trip because it is generally a good meeting and my work 'family' will be there too, but it is still stressful. Linda, I'm sorry about MM. The reason I don't have a pet right now is because I can't bear the thought of saying goodbye to another one. Waves to everyone and will check in when I return! __________________ Gale K. The winds of grace are blowing all the time--all we need to do is raise our sails. -Rama Krishna, as quoted by Baron Baptiste

12-02-23, 10:20 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Gale, I think traveling is almost always stressful - still, I hope there are plenty of fun times in store for you and maybe a bit of respite from the things stressing you at home. Sandra, that's great you have been able to re-introduce tiny walks! Jeannette, congrats on becoming a grandparent! Carolyn, almost there now!!! Had a pretty light week overall this week. Was thinking about doing the new sample workout with Shaun T, but 1) I was exhausted, and 2) I ruled it out b/c it seems way above where I want to work. He's not doing body building competitions - good for him, but I don't really like that look and thought he was pretty perfect before. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

12-02-23, 02:41 PM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	I kept getting the message that "The server is too busy" and I couldn't read the forum or post. I hope this post goes through... Today I'm running errands and doing food prep for the week. Gale, wow I hope you enjoy your trip to Switzerland! I have never been there. I'll be interested in hearing about it when you get back. I'm waving to everyone!