52 Projects

I became inspired after reading a book called 52Projects, so I've decided to do my own version of it. For the next 52 weeks I will do a project each week. The blog is called Myown52projects, if you want you can follow me there. I'll post what my project is for that week. Enjoy.

Chubby Chick on a Yoga Mat

What is my chubby butt doing on a yoga mat? Last yoga class was interesting. We did a lot of bound poses and while I sat there looking at the other much more talented people (Karen is my yoga hero) I realized that I might not be able to do those poses right now, but it doesn't mean that I'm going to give up. I notice which poses I like; Warrior, Pigeon, and Cobra. Which poses that I don't (for now) Downward Facing Dog, Crane, and Plank. I vow to learn more and try harder, I remind myself of the limits of my body and I move on. I make a promise to myself, my soul, that I'm going to eat better. If I don't take care of my body, who will? I am reminded of what the Dalai Lama once said; "Moderate effort over a long time is important, no matter what you are trying to do. One brings failure on oneself by working extremely hard at the beginning, attempting to do too much, and then giving it all up after a short time." I'm a work in progress.

Namaste

chubby Chick on a Yoga Mat

I don't know what it is about helping people, but I love to volunteer. Today I helped with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society helping them put donation packages together. In April I'm heading up to Boston for a MS Walk-a-thon. I also volunteer as a Girl Scout leader for two troops, and I volunteered to help a friend with her Daisy troop. Yup, I love to volunteer. It's one of the best things you can do to help your fellow human being.

One of the best things I could do for my body is yoga. I love yoga. I stretch and tone my muscles and calm my mind. I send prayers to my loved ones and those who are in need. I am a warrior in the making. Yup, I love yoga.

~Namaste

Chubby Chick on a Yoga Mat

Restorative yoga, oh how I love thee. Relaxing and centering. My body is calm. My mind is...not focusing, I can't get the breathing right. I know I have a lot to learn, but I'm on the right path. This is the start of a beautiful relationship. My next class is a Flow 1&2. I look forward to that.

"To keep the body healthy is a duty...otherwise we cannot keep our mind strong and clear." ~Buddha

Chubby Chick on a Yoga Mat

Breathe. Meditate. Do Yoga. and live in the Now. I didn't know I could love a little fat man that lived hundreds and thousands of years ago. I love the teachings of Buddha. I try and live the teachings of Buddha, but some days it's hard when all I want to do is strangle a customer or even an employee. On those days, I breathe. I use one of the breathing exercises that I found in the book "Breathing Space," and I find that I'm calmer and more focused.

I start my yoga class tomorrow and I'm super nervous. I keep hearing that it doesn't matter what your shape is, yoga is for everyone, but is it for me? I can't touch my toes, my back is weak, and I'm pretty sure my ankles are gonna snap from the weight of my big butt. I bought a yoga outfit, a yoga mat, and I got my bottle of water all ready to go, so I guess I better make it to class and see where this takes me. Wish me luck.

~Namaste

Chubby Chick on a Yoga Mat

I'm delusional. I thought that if I didn't take care of my body it would just take care of itself. Yeah, that's not happening. I've taken it upon myself to do something about it. I'm taking a yoga class. Baby steps, baby steps. This is my blog about my wonderful journey towards enlightenment. Wish me luck. Now, where did I put my yoga mat?

~Namaste