First you crawl, then you walk, and if youre lucky, you'll hit a full stride...

In only my third class, I realized that Yoga does have its ups and downs… not everything is awareness, being, and rose petals. I honestly think my body is feeling a soreness that can only be associated with adjusting. True, it could be in my head, but I feel as though my shoulders are shifting back and sliding down. My heart is raising and my posture is improving. I think, perhaps, there are certain aches and pains that accompany these adjustments and this is what I'm feeling. It’s different than the pains I feel as a result of wind sprints or getting hit by lacrosse balls. It's a very satisfying soreness.

In today’s yoga practice, I had a difficult time letting go and just being throughout the entire practice. My body was tighter and because of that I felt frustrated, thwarted in achieving my goals. I have to remember that on the whole I still feel good, feel taller, and feel longer and leaner. I need to remember to go to class and accept where I am with the understanding that everyday my body will be different. This practice really highlights areas I want to work on outside of the studio. I need to let go of expectations and continue to just be.
...Maybe the outside world won’t fade entirely away, but that’s okay I need to honor where I am. The way I learn in there (today, I felt for the first time today a down dog alignment and what exactly constitutes a tucked tailbone) mirrors learning in the 'real world'. Step by step, gradual, and only when ready.

S’pose you learn a little each day, eh?