For those of you planning on riding the Solvang Century this year, fear not; it's still scheduled as planned. Just not for me. You could say, I'm a bit disappointed. I had hoped to complete the ride as my 2nd century. But gven that the ride is 6 … [Continue reading]
That's what I keep telling myself as I roll up my mat after little over (or under) 30 minutes of practice. In the past, I would have constituted what I just did as a warm up to begin my practice. Today, it *is* all I can think of to do without … [Continue reading]
The California newt (Taricha torosa) On my 2nd to last run I passed this little guy. Everything I passed seemed new, fascinating, and photo-worthy that day, as always seems to be when I am able to get out and run so infrequently. As you might … [Continue reading]
Slowly, very slowly, I am feeling improvement. I proceed forward, however timidly, like a young deer setting foot out in an open field. I know I am vulnerable to another backwards spiraling. I just can't afford that. I take two step forward, and hold … [Continue reading]
For the first time in several days, I rolled out my mat. With compassion and awareness, I began moving from one resting pose to another. When I felt my tendon pull, I relaxed body and mind, then moved my focus to my breathing. I didn't force, didn't … [Continue reading]