ENJOYABLE, GRATEFUL - Appropriate words about being able at 73 to practice daily an activity enhancing my mental and physical health.
MY CURRENT YOGA FOCUS
Participating in group yoga classes led by RAY HOYT, my inspiring and skilled instructor, were the initial introductions to non-impact movements - begun having no previous experience but recognizing future possibilities.
My yoga activities have become a priority - a daily and significant lifestyle focus
REGULAR PRACTICE REWARDS
During the first several years I gradually acquired abilities to move into diverse postures (asanas) on my own, with the assistance of others (one or more) and by using various yoga props that safely facilitated mobility (see below).
SIGNIFICANTLY
My strength, balance, and flexibility were all enhanced along with obtaining controlled breathing and an ability to 'calm my mind'
COMPASS POSE
MOVEMENTS BECAME POSSIBLE
[B]
> BACKBENDING IN THE YOGA LOFT<
My yoga practice provided an opportunity to address a significant physical limitation: a restricted mobility (range of motions) to curve my spine backwards
Years of participating in many group classes receiving assistance from:
[1]
three talented instructors
and
an especially valued regular partner (DG)
&
[2]
one-on-one partner pose sessions
in addition to
[3]
my own regular practice
I gradually improved my back bending abilities - one notable example demonstrated by a Standing Back Bend.
DESPITE OBVIOUS LIMITATIONS
BEING ABLE TO MOVE MY BODY INTO THIS BACK BEND IS AMONG THE MOST REWARDING, SATISFYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE
STANDING BACK BEND
[C]
>CONDO YOGA STUDIO PROPS<
PROPS FACILITATE MOBILITY
My morning and evening daily yoga sessions at home that began on January 1, 2018 have used various props including yoga blocks, sandbag(s), a yoga strap, a back/abdominal support belt and an exercise ball among others along with a chair, walls, stairs.
THE
65 CM
EXERCISE BALL
This props has been an invaluable and reliable alternative way to stretch my whole body - especially the spine and back - in the absence of a partner(s) or a wall ladder and other back bending items once available in our community yoga studio (THE YOGA LOFT).
WHAT THE EXERCISE BALL ACCOMPLISHES
It gently and safely lengthens muscles & diverse connectives tissues (tendons, ligaments, fascia sheets & sheaths).
OTHER RECENT UPDATES
[1]
WALKING
UNDER THE STARS
My early morning walks during this October have often started before 4:00 am - at times with clear skies, a bright moon and many impressive star displays.
NOTE
NEXT WEEK I WILL WALK FOR
THE
1,300th Consecutive Day
ENJOYING
A
LOCAL SEASONAL DISPLAY
Smiling from a recent October observation
[One of many different color variations]
[2]
NUTRITION
SHARING
TWO
SEASONAL SPECIALS
RECENT MORNING MEALS
AT
THE ROSE ROOM CAFE
[WEBSTER, MA]
AUTUMN HARVEST SALAD
AND
FOREST MUSHROOM MARINARA
ON
FLATBREAD
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BOB CROWTHER - NUTRITION - YOGA
