I did make it to one early class today & about half an hour chill stuff in the evening at home — but it was sluggish & tired & a wee bit ill yoga fer shur!  Took the rest of the day as quiet time/mini sick day at home which makes it a perfect recap opportunity.
So when [...]

So, here’s what’s been going on that prompted me to take a blogging break.   It is a long post in its entirety but summarized briefly below. 
The summary: I am of course back to practicing every day after slacking for 5 days over the holidays.  (Vegas, baby!!!)   Mostly doing Baptiste yoga because the Cambridge studio is 1) ten minutes [...]

I’ve decided I’ve internalized too much criticism about being a hyperactive, atomic squirrel.   Like it’s a bad thing.  Love the squirrel!  Embrace the squirrel!  Give it acorns & a nice tree to live in!
K, this is what brought on the current bout of epiphanic crazy.   Beloved Husband connected me with a friend of his [...]

In Forrest teacher training, there’s something called The Secret Game.  You tell a secret — or two, or fifteen dozen – to one fellow trainee in strictest confidence, to allow a little release & acceptance of something you may have thought was too awful for anyone to hear.
Good game.
Some days on my own when I can’t figure out [...]

So, like, FYI, Rumi was a 13th century Persian poet/mystic.  Very popular within the yoga world.  Go look him up on Wikipedia if you’re curious at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumi – good life story & collected works.
A particular Rumi quote has been showin’ up in the ether recently, put forth as inspirational by people I care about & respect.  [...]

Self-mutilation is a big Forrest topic.  On the literal physical level, yes, but also on the inner dialogue aspect.  Been having an introspective, incubating couple of days that culminated in some wonderful clarity at about 5am this morning, before & during Peter’s fab Forrest Intensive 7-9, then Lynne’s Hip Hop class 10-1130, both at Back [...]

Missed posting yesterday because the blog fairy locked me out!  Reason: Unknown.  But, we have reconciled, recovered & renewed passwords & the blog goes on.
Focusing now on Sloooooowwwwwiiiinnnng Doooowwwwwn.   It’s a really necessary next step for me.  I’ve a natural tendency to race & fidget & atomic squirrel, & it’s all part of [...]

There’s been lots of yoga since I lasted posted yesterday morning.  5 classes, actually.   And they deserve a posting but…
The key event is a piece of news I received.  A dear friend’s sibling committed suicide.  They grew up in a family sunk deep into one of the worse circles of hell.   The past took away [...]

Second full day of Micheline Berry’s workshop at Back Bay Yoga was even better!  Micheline woke up in a playful mood — class started with a circle where each person gave their name & what they brought into the practice that day.  Started the session with some dance, loosening up with some Brazilian rhythms & samba, then [...]

A few posts ago, ( http://autumnlotusyoga.omblogger.com/2009/08/29/simple-gifts/ ) I mentioned that during Forrest yoga foundation teacher training, we made a “living list” of what yoga has done for us. 
I’m still a little wrapped up & not much for full sentences today (though I did get 2 hrs 45 min on the mat with most of my fave Forrest MP3, the Celebrate Your [...]