RE: [Ashtanga Yoga] running & other sports .. was: 7 days a week

09-09-2002, 05:30 AM

Thank you for your kind words. I too, have enjoyed what you have had to
say.

Actually, I just realized that it is not a book by Thom Birch but a video
which gives a 30 minute yoga workout especially for runners. You will find
in under the site of www.power-yoga.com.

I have finally come to the decision that I am going to go back to running as
I have in the past. I love to run, and for me (definetly
perimenopausal/borderline menopausal) it is the only way I can keep my
weight down. I will do the best I can with my ashtanga practice but, I have
to somehow incorporate the two now and I guess that is my new challenge. I
went for a run yesterday with my 11 year old who has joined the cross
country team and it was a thrill beyond anything to run with him at my side
(now, I won't get into who has more stamina). I will just have to really
make the effort to do some lite ashtanga after I run to stretch back to my
comfort zone. Thanks for the inspiration, I needed the push!

As far as the race goes, you know how just the energy of the other racers
can pull you along and just do the best you can. If you don't finish, so
what!! At least you got there to do it, many others are sitting just
watching tv and eating themselves to death!

I love being a mom, but I look forward to the days when I will be able to
devote more time to my practice and a bit of a "quieter life."

This has been a very rough year for everyone, everywhere and with the
anniversary of September 11th just one day away, I pray that we never have
to go through anything like this ever. I pray that love will prevail and in
the end, the light will shine.

Have a great day everyone!
Margee

> -----Original Message-----
> From: yogini_shakti [SMTP:Yogini_Shakti@...]
> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2002 10:41 PM
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> Subject: [Ashtanga Yoga] running & other sports .. was: 7 days a week
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> Margee wrote [[Thank you very much for the advice.]]
> ** Your welcome Margee. I have enjoyed *talking* to you since I
> joined this list.
>
> [[It was suggested to me to get the book by Thom Birch.]]
> ** Can you give a name & ISBN?
>
> [[I give you serious credit for the 50 mile race. TALK ABOUT A
> GOAL!]]
> ** lol .. it is my pre-menopause gift to myself.

>
> [[Unfortunately, with a 5x week ashtanga practice, fulltime job and
> an 11 year old at home (who is into every sport) I am a bit short on
> time for marathons!]]
> ** I understand. My schedule, as a yoga instructor & college
> professor is a bit less hectic. No children, no SO. I live an
> ashram life.
>
> [[Best of luck though. Keep us informed on your progress for it and
> when it will take place and I will definetly keep you in my prayers.]]
> ** Thank you for your prayers. The event is in November. As the
> days count off, my anticipation & anxiety increase. Good anxiety:
> the kind that motivates me to push a little harder & continue to live
> the lifestyle that has brought me this far.
>
> Om Shanti ...
> Shakti
>
>
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