I have been noting for several (6? 7? months) my temper flares at what seems like minuscule triggers. Thinking to myself, 'Where does this anger come from?" and realizing while I am fuming how ridiculous my reaction to said minuscule triggers actually is. I coach myself and attempt to think rationally: "I am reacting rashly. I can breathe and gain perspective. What is the underlying issue?" Even while I am rationally thinking, I am often emoting and on the verge of (or indeed) crying or yelling (not at anyone - usually a loud ARRRGGH!) Over the last several months, I have been experimenting with ways of channeling the anger/frustration in either productive/constructive ways or at the very least in a way that doesn't cause me to later feel remorse for my actions.
One of those ways has been practicing yoga through this 30 for 30 challenge. . . and the timing could not have been better on this commitment! Day 17: Tempering Anger with Asana challenged me during the practice because I was becoming frustrated and angry toward the end of the practice because the instructor was taking too long with embellishing explanations! Holy pitta bossy-boots anger-issue, Coach! Simmer down. I had to chuckle, since my beardy man was in the adjoining room and I blurted out, "Stop talking! I'm getting angry!" hahaha! Good thing I've already admitted I am not perfect and that know about my pitta dosha tendencies.
Back to reflecting on today's yoga practice. Breathing is imperative to life, of course; I have realized in the last several years how critical mindful breath work is to my mind-body health. And also, how vital laughter and the snuggles of a happy dog can be during savasana. Some of the best moments can come during savasana. (Have you read: Never Skip Savasana?)
P.S. To iterate and summarize (sort of) what the wonderful Mary M. Meyer wrote in her REAL IS THE NEW GOOD blog, a person does not have to be flexible, skinny, or wear fancy yoga clothes to practice yoga - nor does he/she need to spend exorbitant amounts of time or money to get a meaningful or 'real' yoga experience. Case in point: 192lb 5'10" female practicing FREE 30-minute yoga AT HOME in old, grubby clothes with the #yogadog resting in the palm of her hand during savasana.
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| Please note: I am giggling because no matter where I moved my arm, she moved her body to rest her head in my hand. :) |
And yes. I am a female who just told you what I weigh. I want to be a better advocate for myself and for my family, friends, and clients who struggle with body image disorders toward a recognition that we are people and human beings who are more than a number on a scale.
@CoachBurow #yogaeveryday #30for30 #selfcare #mindbodyhealth #yogachallenge #dynamicwellness #pittadosha #yogadog
