Yoga Keeps Me Sane
Written by Bessie on Friday, February 26, 2010 in Korea, Republic of
Feelin' happy
There it is. My year in a nutshell: doing yoga has kept me sane. (Although if I exposed the full truth, I'd elaborate about long Skype calls, wine, chocolate...) But it's the bending and breathing of yoga that make a lasting impact.Feelin' happy
I've practiced on and off since high school always loving the balance it brough to my life. But when a friend that's been here a few years told me, "teaching in Korea's a good time to dive into hobbies," I didn't hesitate. I couldn't agree with him more, and I tell every newcomer I meet.
I've been practicing regularly since we got here last April, but balancing my work schedule and exhaustion, yoga time sometimes got set aside. in the past few months, I've tapped into Seoul's English yoga community, and it's help my practice all come together. (People in these Facebook groups have been great! Yoga in Korea, Satya Movement, Yoga Philosophy Group)
Diving in.
2 weeks ago I stepped it up, and I'm getting up 2 hours early everyday to get my yoga on. The initial rise is sometimes painful, but I'm all sorts of shiny as I get moving. I've always been the sort of person that's slow to wake up, but this is worth less sleep. Despite waking up to the dark, chill of my apartment, I start to warm. I love the long regular time to practice.
Practicing puts me in control of my thoughts. You know, that inner dialogue that puts all sorts of crazy thoughts in your head. It calms my emotions & makes stress and problems much easier to tackle. Yeah, and teaching kids all day, the slow breathing really helps with that.
Good habit started. Now it's just a matter of keeping it going.
Comments on "Yoga Keeps Me Sane"
Hey, that is funny. I was just reading about 2-day Yoga trips (stay in hotel & eat healthy and do lots of yoga). We should do that 1 day.
Bessie, that is awesome. Glad to hear you have the discipline to do your practice at home on your own!
My dear departed Dad used to say: "Staying sane is always a good idea!" Nice tree pose... Should be helpfull when changing ceiling light bulbs! I love you...........
As Barbara Walters used to ask her guests, "What kind of a tree would you like to be?" Your pose most reminds me a of Lombardy Poplar.
That's great that you keep your practice going. The freezing temperature in our Japanese apartment was a big deterrant for me. As an idea to earn some money on the side if you're interested. I once ran a "Yoga in Easy English" class in Osaka. I'm sure there would be lots of Koreans who would be willing students for you! Just ask if you want more details:-)
It sounds great. I might need to try that when i slow down. If it helps all the thoughts running around in your head it might be for me. I'm so proud of your dedication. Maybe there is an new career opportunity!
by shawna davidson at February 26, 2010 07:49 AMHave a relaxful day!
shawna