Tri Stories-LISTEN..
Today’s spin music trivia was related to Brian Adams…she played a pop cover version of his song, Heaven….question, “who was the original artist?“, she asked.. There is a woman that rides up front every week (in my head I call her ol‘G) she ALWAYS answers the questions correct, but not today ol’G was slow to answer and a newbie beat her…..Lol…seriously, even the teacher mentioned that ol’G lost her winning streak….we all laughed! Oh, and why do I call her ol’G……well, she reminds me of a cool grandma who takes care of everyone, but only after she takes care of herself!! I like that.....and it shows all over her, I’d guess she’s late 60’s early 70’s…..and just KILLIN’ IT on the spin bike! KILLIN” IT!!
Never to late to put your health and yourself first! GOOD LOOK ol’G….GOOD LOOK!
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| Nice shoulder stretch |
I was a little bummed this morning…..I remembered John’s on a business trip, which means no swimming this week….Boooo!! I think I’m going to get in the pool tomorrow anyway, I’ll practice some of the techniques I’ve learned.......I sometimes like the comfort of home to flow through a practice, today was one of those days…..I focus on my upper body today……From a comfortable cross legged seated position I begin breathing exercises (abdominal, rib cage, complete ), grounding and quieting down the mind chatter……I’m feeling super tight in the neck, shoulders and upper back, the training, teaching and gym bag, have me TIGHT in the upper half……I move into head & neck rotation clockwise/counterclockwise…..next I lay on the front body and add in chest and shoulder openers, as well as back bends and spine lengthening asanas…..Cobra (Bhujangasana), Upward dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana), Bridge (Setu Banda Sarvangasa), and Wheel (Urdva Dhanurasana )….bringing it down with Knee to chest (Apanasana), Spinal twist ( Jathara Parivartanasana) and final resting pose (Savasana)
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| Bridge pose |
Aaahhhhh! Yup, I so needed that sequence, I feel much more relaxed in my upper half….I love taking other teachers classes, but nothing can compare to my personal practice, I have this inner self connection that once I move, one pose effortlessly leads me into the next without thinking,….just listening, listening to what my body needs and honoring that…….not only on the yoga mat, but in life! I’ve got to lighten up on the gym bag, I pack so much stuff and never use half of it…..but, I never want to get caught out without something I need…..I guess I’ll pull out a bigger bag….Lol….problem solved!
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| Wheel with variation |
After my practice I have some oatmeal grab my bag and I’m off to spin!! The class is pretty full today, I move up a row just to have a riding partner ( energy ). Julie (spin teacher) of course took us on a amazing ride!! We started off running flat and running on a hill, it took me a minute to adjust to the pace…..when running, you're standing up peddling but you're peddling at a running pace (really fast) and running on the hill, you’re still standing up but the resistance is much higher so it slows down the pace….I really enjoyed that, she added in some nice jumps….my favorite are the sprints ( I made my riding partner work it here…tee-hee), I get’s DOWN on the sprints…..today we add 10 seconds to each sprint with a 10 second recovery….60 sec highest 20 sec lowest……I was doin’ it! my neighbor shot me a couple quick glances, and I thought “yea buddy, keep up!” Lol……Gotta come to class ready to ride if you’re my partner!! I think I’m going to recommend some of her music to Dewitt…….is that wrong? Lol…..I’m gonna…..Michael Jackson started us off, and she kept it 80’s style pretty much the entire class, Jump by Van Halen!! Sooo LOVE IT!! Say It Isn’t So, by Hall & Oates….come on every 80’s girl had a CRUSH on them!! Again I think my bike partner thought I was insane, as I SANG the songs (at the top of my lungs), when not sprinting like a nut……I’ll see if he avoids me next week….
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| Spinal twist |
Today’s spin music trivia was related to Brian Adams…she played a pop cover version of his song, Heaven….question, “who was the original artist?“, she asked.. There is a woman that rides up front every week (in my head I call her ol‘G) she ALWAYS answers the questions correct, but not today ol’G was slow to answer and a newbie beat her…..Lol…seriously, even the teacher mentioned that ol’G lost her winning streak….we all laughed! Oh, and why do I call her ol’G……well, she reminds me of a cool grandma who takes care of everyone, but only after she takes care of herself!! I like that.....and it shows all over her, I’d guess she’s late 60’s early 70’s…..and just KILLIN’ IT on the spin bike! KILLIN” IT!!
Never to late to put your health and yourself first! GOOD LOOK ol’G….GOOD LOOK!
Other than my swim, I’m not going to commit to a run or spin tomorrow.....I’ll just see what the body desires, also I may take a evening yoga class……not sure…..I’m going to decide in the moment……I’m going to LISTEN……
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| Listen |
Peace,
T
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