Back To Balance

This is not me, but wish it was!

I got up this morning at 5:30am to return to Balance Studio in Cohasset. My kids and husband were still sleeping and I didn’t pass a single car on the road. There was an older man walking along South Main Street with his elderly Golden Retriever. I love the quiet and the dark of this time of day. I love the morning because it is so full of possibilities of what the day might offer, even the sun hasn’t woken up yet.

When I got to Balance, I was greeted by my good friend and teacher, Kim, who welcomed me back with open arms. I haven’t been to a HOT yoga class in 6 weeks and really missed my stress relief. The room was warm, the lights dim and the music turned down low so it sounded like chanting. I laid on my mat, waiting for others to join, and hoped my knees would be better. On the mat I enjoyed the warmth and the quiet and let the tension melt away. Once the hot vinyassa flow class started it felt wonderful to breath and to go through the postures: sun salutation, downward dog, cat and cow, warrior 1, warrior 3, chair pose and my favorite warrior 2. I was careful to listen to my body and not do some poses and was also careful not to do anything to strenuous with my knees.

With the beads of sweat running down my face, I felt a cleansing. The ujjayi breath filling my body with warmth and a feeling of well being. I really love the principals of yoga – to listen to your body, to not compare yourself with others and to let your body and your spirit be one. It is the one time of day that is for me and I’m not thinking of my “to do” lists.

It was really great to be back at Balance this morning. If you are interested in finding out more about the studio; hey are having a Ladies Night Out on Friday, September 23rd and an Open House, Saturday September 24th (more details are on their website).

When I returned home, I was welcomed by this note on the door from my sweet son: