Yin Yoga

On Sunday, I left early to find the yoga studio.  I walked around the mall to pass the time.  I spotted the unit that was formerly our flower shop.  Sadly it is now used as a storage unit for a cafe.  I hadn't been back in 13 years or so.  I chatted with another student and she explained how to sign in on the computer.  I stored my coat in a cubby, changed into my yoga socks and went into the studio.  I was observing while all the other yogis were deep in stretches or meditation.  I did well...knew most of the poses.  Infrared lighting heated the room to 88 degrees.  The instructor did not demonstrate, the instructions were verbal.  I am a visual/verbal learner.  Fortunately, I was familiar with most of the poses.  We sit or lie in yin yoga poses.  At the end, the instructor read a contemplative piece.  I felt calm and relaxed.  I have a gift certificate from my daughter and her husband for three more classes.  I considered taking more classes after I use the certificate but the classes are expensive.  I spend money on riding lessons too.  So last night I bought a restorative yoga book to continue practicing yoga after the money on the gift certificate is gone..

The next step--exercise!

I feel good about the food part of my life change to address acid/GERD.  GERD is such an ugly word!  I prefer fresh meat, fish, fruits and vegetables because they are lower in sodium..  I'd like to bake tomorrow and freeze portions so that I have meals to take to the flower shop..  I appreciate the taste of foods so much more now.  The next step is to organize my exercise program.  The purpose of these lifestyle changes is to feel better.   My daughter and her husband gave me a yoga certificate for Christmas.  Realizing that I would be more likely to attend, I signed up for a class tomorrow  evening.  The days are getting longer and driving north of the city should be easier.  I also enrolled for a trial week of online exercise videos.  I have exercised with these videos before and by enrolling I have more access to them.  Cost per year is $50 at the end of the trial.  The trainer offers a variety of workouts at different levels.  For now I will participate in a workout every day,   take a yoga class on Sunday and ride on Tuesday.  After I use the money on the gift certificate, I am considering online yoga vIdeos.  I might implement a walking program if I can walk fast enough.  I haven't been getting my heart rate high enough for walking to have any benefit.  I am learning what  works by trial and error.