Whole Well Being That Is!
I am not sure if I started on a journey or one heck of an adventure back in mid-November! I had been a gym member for many years. However, it was no longer serving my best interests. I needed a change and found one that I fell head over heels in love with!
I enjoy the studio I go to. When I first started I did not think I would survive the first 50-minute class. I persevered and have been keeping my practice up for 8 months now. I find a good combo between challenging myself and having fun doing it!
The one major lesson I learned back in 2012 that still sticks with me today is that EVERYTHING is CONNECTED!
- Your health, wellness and happiness.
- Your body in general has to work together to become one in motion and movement.
- Your mind, body and spirit.
- Your inner being to your outer being.
- Making time for you and your whole being.
Practicing . . .
I am progressing in my practice. Learning to focus on the form more versus just going through the motions. Learning to embrace poses and accept that it challenges my body in a good way. Learning how to breathe better while exercising. Not only am I discovering my strong I am finding my sense of balance again!
Positioning . . .
The biggest change I have seen in myself is being able to properly position myself! Desk jockeying to mat work to walking and biking and everything in between. The ability to breathe easier, not crunching into your spine, being able to twist, rotate and pivot better and more fully, etc. Proper posture has so many added benefits!
Powering . . .
You learn how to power to perform and utilize your energies too! All that sitting makes your hip flexors short and tight and your glutes are limited in range of motion and may even weaken. Then your legs, hips and lower back take over and take the brunt. Think better blood flow too!
In looking back I think about all the hours and sweat I put into exercising and feeling at times the results were hit and miss. It is hard to explain the transformation unless you experience it. I went from sweating and burning to more focused in on motion, movement and breathing. I found I was more connected and that meant a more meaningful workout session. I also found compassion for myself and relaxation and rest for my whole being too!
For me it is about how I feel instead of look when it comes to my whole well being! Activating and engaging to a deeper and stronger mind body connection. All that bridging, working out on all fours and even squatting and planking. Stretching, increasing range of motion and of course balance (repeat what you did on the right-side on the left-side). It does a whole well being GOOD!
(Photos by RSheridan)
August 7th, 2018 at 3:39 AM
Is it Yoga you are doing? There are several styles now. You have me sitting up straighter as I type. 🙂 🙂
August 7th, 2018 at 8:03 AM
I go to a Barre Studio that offers Barre, Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, Yogalates (a favorite of mine) and Yoga. I love that the studio is a healing and healthful place to nourish and nurture my whole being 🙂 Take Care – Happy Day – Enjoy!
August 7th, 2018 at 12:56 PM
I’m not familiar with half of those! I mostly do t’ai chi. And walk, of course! 🙂 Thanks- hope you had a lovely one!
August 7th, 2018 at 3:04 PM
I would love to try tai chi. Walking is always good for the whole being 🙂
August 9th, 2018 at 11:28 AM
I focus mainly on walking/hiking but recently started doing a little simple yoga. You are so right about it being how we feel instead of how we look!
August 10th, 2018 at 9:04 AM
Yes to that mind body connection! In doing photography you put some miles on walking and hiking. Happy Weekend – Enjoy 🙂