So I went to the Little Yoga Studio for their 4:30pm class. I've never been there before, but have only heard good things so I decided to check it out. Sammy, the instructor, just took over teaching this class so she introduced herself by telling her story on how and why she began practicing...
She was a dancer and about 10 years ago she somehow broke her back and had to have a rod put in her spine and couldn't dance anymore. In an effort to heal and 'prove her doctors wrong' she turned to yoga. A few months ago her significant other suddenly died of a heart attack and again turned to yoga for healing. 'In life there are highs and there are lows and yoga has helped me stay grounded,' she said with a soft smile. 'When I'm high, it brings me back down. And when I'm low it brings me up. So wherever you are in your life during your practice allow yourself to breathe deep and stay grounded.'
'Make your way into child's pose and take a few deep breathes' she said as she turned the music up. Take a few breathes?!?! Her story left me breathless. I couldn't imagine going through what she went through and being able to share it with a room full of strangers.
A tear ran down my cheek as I laid my forward on my matt and pushed my hips towards the back room. It took me a few moments, but finally found my breathe. As we flowed through class I paid close attention to my breathe and grounded my feet into the earth (thanks to Dr. G's foot specific mobility movements). Focusing on my breathe and feet made me feel stronger in my mind and body especially when balancing (i.e. headstands). It's amazing how totally grounding it can be if you let you mind go.
As we "Namaste'd" after class I found myself having complete admiration for Sammy, the new yoga instructor at the Little Yoga Studio. Her strength, vulnerability, and honesty came from heart. I walked out of there yearning to be more like Sammy...
Today's Stats
Water Consumption
90 ounces
(Oopsies, I need to drink much more water tomorrow)
Sleep
7 hours
(And I need to get more sleep)
Today's Meals
8:30am - Morning Beverage : Coconut Milk Latte with MCT Oil
1:30pm - Leftover Hash
4pm - Sweet Treat : Frozen Blueberries, Cashews & Coconut Milk
6pm - Appetizer : Homemade Bake Plantain Chips for Super Bowl
8pm - Dinner : Veggie Noodles & Meatballs
I bought a Spiral Slicer at Sur la Table (because it was on sale). Although a little flimsy it evenly and easily spiral slices all kinds of veggies. I sliced yellow squash, zucchini, and sweet potatoes.
I sautéed the veggie noodles in a big pot with coconut oil.
I served them with leftover bison and lamb meatballs.
These veggie noodles where not only delicious, but texturely different than spaghetti squash. I totally recommend investing in a spiral sliver, but you might want to get one that's more stable then the Sur la Table brand.
Thanks for the idea Christine!)
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