Tri Stories-Solo spin…
As I headed out to teach my classes this morning I was still undecided on my training for the day…….I packed my bag for everything!!
I taught a great class today….in a small private location, and the students were men, who have practiced yoga maybe once or twice…..one guy looked really nervous! I spotted him peeking into the studio, so I zip right over and invite him in…."I'm a bit nervous", "my first time" he states….."no worries" I say, as he enters the studio.....I share the words with him that I share with all that are new to the practice…..“have fun, listen to your body, ask questions at anytime, if it does not feel right speak up, oh….and, have fun!” he smiled and seemed to relax a bit……I ABSOLUTELY LOVE being a nurse/yoga teacher……I’m committed to helping others live healthier life styles, introducing them to Integrative Nursing and wellness (this is the NURSING I LOVE!).…..two of the students had previous injuries, so I adjusted the sequence to complement their injuries…..both men left class, stating they will definitely be practicing again “I had no idea it was this great” one states, I smile, “wow, I feel amazing” the other chimed in……..After they leave, as I’m gathering my things, I begin to smile within……I wish everyone would try a class once, it really is something pure and good for you, it may not lead you to practicing everyday, but it’s one of those things you deserve to try at least once,……I love to see people let go of the pictures, fears, & expectations of yoga, come onto the mat, and let go....no expectations, just have FUN!! Ya know, like kids do....we get up in age and forget about the child that lives within......gotta honor that inner child! The inner child keeps the spirit alive! Open to life and whatever it brings!! I’m on a mission……YOGIS WANTED!!
-Crash…..Dave Matthews
-If Things Were Perfect….Moby
-Don’t Stop your Love….Keith Sweat
-My Weakness….Moby
-Dream…..Aero Smith
-Like a G6.…..Free Wired
-Ms. Jackson.....Outkast
-Adiemus….Adiemus & Karl Jenkins
-Crocodile…..Underworld
-Inner City Blues…..Marvin Gaye
Ok, not exactly flowing spin music…..but I made it work, I skipped a few songs and shortened others….moved through some yoga asanas, post ride and of course I hit the steam room to round things out….SWEET!
Peace,
T
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| Solo |
As I headed out to teach my classes this morning I was still undecided on my training for the day…….I packed my bag for everything!!
I taught a great class today….in a small private location, and the students were men, who have practiced yoga maybe once or twice…..one guy looked really nervous! I spotted him peeking into the studio, so I zip right over and invite him in…."I'm a bit nervous", "my first time" he states….."no worries" I say, as he enters the studio.....I share the words with him that I share with all that are new to the practice…..“have fun, listen to your body, ask questions at anytime, if it does not feel right speak up, oh….and, have fun!” he smiled and seemed to relax a bit……I ABSOLUTELY LOVE being a nurse/yoga teacher……I’m committed to helping others live healthier life styles, introducing them to Integrative Nursing and wellness (this is the NURSING I LOVE!).…..two of the students had previous injuries, so I adjusted the sequence to complement their injuries…..both men left class, stating they will definitely be practicing again “I had no idea it was this great” one states, I smile, “wow, I feel amazing” the other chimed in……..After they leave, as I’m gathering my things, I begin to smile within……I wish everyone would try a class once, it really is something pure and good for you, it may not lead you to practicing everyday, but it’s one of those things you deserve to try at least once,……I love to see people let go of the pictures, fears, & expectations of yoga, come onto the mat, and let go....no expectations, just have FUN!! Ya know, like kids do....we get up in age and forget about the child that lives within......gotta honor that inner child! The inner child keeps the spirit alive! Open to life and whatever it brings!! I’m on a mission……YOGIS WANTED!!
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| Spin |
I leave the yoga studio still undecided on my training today……I enter the gym locker room and without thought I change in to my spin shorts, so spin it is!! Back in 2003 I would solo spin all the time, I was taking regular classes and, on the day’s I could not make it to class I would solo spin. I loved it back then, and after solo spinning today, I will be solo spinning again!!……..I enter the spin studio, crank the heat, dim the lights and settle my water bottle & towel in place…..I pop my headphones on and put together a 60 minute ride…..seated climb, runs, standing climbs and of course sprints….I’m no spin teacher, but I think I did a’ight! I was in a serious zone, my heart rate went up nicely, (esp with my runs!), stayed as it should and them came down nicely, I was drenched!!…..mid way I turned the fans on because I was hot, hot, hot (don’t wanna get HIVES)..... I was feeling great! I love, to sweat hard when I do cardio (little odd fact ‘bout me ), Why?…..I love when my hair is wet from sweat (gross huh....lol)....BUT......only when I’m working out, because I usually wear my hair in twist, and when they get wet….I shake my head back in forth and just like Michael Jackson in Thriller……I scream out Ahhhhhhhhh!! and the sweat splashes everywhere…lol…(ewww, I know) I LOVE that feeling of working out with such intention that it makes ya wanna scream, ya just wanna let go! It’s that rush of endorphins…Tee-hee….
Music…..well, I don’t have a actual spin play list so I hit shuffle and rode….here are some of the songs that I spun to:
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| SWEAT....let the music take control! |
- Off The Wall…Michael Jackson
-Crash…..Dave Matthews
-If Things Were Perfect….Moby
-Don’t Stop your Love….Keith Sweat
-My Weakness….Moby
-Dream…..Aero Smith
-Like a G6.…..Free Wired
-Ms. Jackson.....Outkast
-Adiemus….Adiemus & Karl Jenkins
-Crocodile…..Underworld
-Inner City Blues…..Marvin Gaye
Ok, not exactly flowing spin music…..but I made it work, I skipped a few songs and shortened others….moved through some yoga asanas, post ride and of course I hit the steam room to round things out….SWEET!
YIPPIE!!! Day off tomorrow……this was a LONG week of training, YIPPIE!!
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| Peace & Love |
T
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