Yikes!!! What a way to wake up. Cherri has an amazing ability and commitment to begin each day with YOGA. Until I moved in with Cherri the closest I came to Yoga was the kind you eat. Usually vanilla, low fat.
However, I am amazed about all those things they say Yoga does ... it is true. Cherri is amazing how she very gently guides these old bones and decrepit muscles in gentle stretches and weird poses. Imagine this 73 year old body in the upside down dog pose with buttocks sticking up in the air as I see the wrinkles and lumps in my knees. YIKES.
I hate to admit it but I sometimes pray she will forget. Surprisingly, I have become aware of how much stress I carry in my body and the amazing monkey chatter in my brain. Yoga has helped to quiet and soothe. I am more focused, sometimes even more productive and am becoming more aware of my body.
I do like the music she plays and the NAMASTE greeting at the end so it is not all torturous. In fact, if truth be known, I have intentions of learning the routine and doing it on my own. And, I really look forward to having Cherri lead a weekly group yoga class in the Center so my butt is not the only one sticking up.
just remember ...
YOU CAN TEACH OLD DOG NEW TRICKS.
Judith
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