Based on my posting history over the last several months, it looks like I stopped exercising. Actually, I just ran out of time to post. I also had to cut back on my yoga to make way for work. But, work entails a lot of gardening, so I consider much of it to be exercise. Try lifting a sopping wet 6′ tree into the back of a pick up truck. My doc was happy to hear that I’m doing a lot of this — will help with my questionable bone density!

I did make it to yoga on Sunday and again yesterday evening. Yesterday’s class was wonderful. It was hard work, but for as much as I’ve had to back off on yoga over the last few months, it was great to realize that I’m still strong and have pretty decent “muscle memory”. I was feeling lethargic going in and felt great coming out.

A new teacher took the class with me and taught a bit. He’s really going to be an interesting addition to the studio. He’s actually lived in and run a monastary in Korea. His strength and flexibility were astonishing. Clearly the body of someone who has been doing this diligently all his life.

Oh, that reminds me of a great quote I read in “The Friday Night Knitting Club”: “…it’s better to loosen up as you go or you risk turning brittle.” Those are words to live by!

Logbook Activity

  • Type: Flexibility
  • Date: 06/23/2008
  • Time: 17:45:00
  • Total Time: 1:15:00.00