The realities of winter have have settled in like the snow over everything. Backaches from shoveling, head colds and snowstorms! These have kept me from yoga for four days now.
My lower back was so stiff and sore just getting in and out of a chair was a challenge. I was concerned that I had done some permanent damage, but after a couple of days it felt better (until the next storm). I have to admit that I was afraid of doing any stretching in yoga, that it might make it worse. Now I know it will pass and I will just have to be respectful that "my edge" is not where it usually is and not push too hard.
A cold laid me low as well- I felt too dizzy to drive, so no yoga again. Also, I broke my no-sick-days streak and feel disappointed about that. And of course the snow kept me away another day- along with everyone else. Finally, tonight I have a school obligation that can't be moved around so this is the fourth day without practice.
It has been about five months since I've gone for more than 2 days without practice, so it has been a good run. It is just necessary to adjust my expectations a bit, or perhaps let them go, doing what I can when I can. I plan to practice tomorrow evening and I know I'll appreciate it all the more for missing it these few days.
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