Gratituesday 7.10.18 - Yoga Toes

I am super proud of my yoga toes! Sometimes when I get a pedicure, the technician doesn't put those spongy spacers or the rolled up tissues around my toes. My toes have good separation between them so they're easy to polish - or at least the polish doesn't smudge because my toes aren't smooched up together. There are separators you can buy called 'yoga toes,' but I don't need those puppies!

When I first started taking yoga, my teacher had us expand our toes as we stood in Tadasana/Mountain Pose. We spread our toes away from each other just as we spread our fingers as we pushed our hands into the mat. It was a conscious thing. Now I don't even think about it! The act of expansion gives a larger base. If the toes are strong enough to receive weight, it's easier to stand. If you widen your fingers away from each other, it provides a larger base for arm balances.

That being said, I am also super proud of my yoga practice. Let me clarify, my yoga TEACHING practice. I don't do yoga as often as I'd like. In fact, I have a bit of ache from the 2 classes I taught yesterday. However, since yoga is the smallest part of my business practice, I didn't have much of an opportunity to teach. Now that I teach at least 2 classes a week at Primary, and tend to sub at least 1 more, I have created a teaching practice that's stronger than ever. I tailor my small classes to the requests of the students and I teach to the level in the room. I come in with a basic idea of where I'm going to go, but I may change course based on what the students need in the moment. It's a great skill to have. Now, to be able to offer that to myself!

In the meantime, here are my weekly lists. Lots of the same, a few new things! Feel free to join along.

GRATITUDES

1. Friends offering lovely letters of reference for the board package for my home purchase

2. Coffee and wine

3. Air conditioning

4. Free hair care options through Salon Apprentice

5. My local library. I checked out 2 books today.

CELEBRATIONS

1. Being told I was "too healthy" at the clinic today

2. Four inquiries yesterday - 2 weddings, 2 counseling

3. Having time and taking time for self-care - I got a pedicure today!

4. Being caught up with my work for Souper Jenny

5. Not complaining!

DESIRES

1. Rejecting the current Supreme Court option and offering one that won't strip women's rights

2. To figure out why Max is pooping on the bed again and continues to bite my legs

3. A clean kitchen sink

4. A fully organized apartment

5. Being better about ending my counseling appointments on-time

That's it, folks! Full lists, full of possibility. Be bold and daring and add your own lists below. Or shoot some support my way. I'll gladly take it. Here's to a fulfilling week and expanding your yoga toes!