Yoga with Ian

I haven't really been one for yoga or meditation, though I probably need the practice since overthinking is my MO. I've always been into sports and HIIT, so yoga was too slow for me. I'd much rather find peace (satisfaction) by smacking a tennis ball cross court for a couple hours.  The only time I thoroughly enjoyed doing yoga was during a Mom's Night Out Event  but who wouldn't love yoga poolside during a summer night under the stars? 

So since my love for tennis is at the mercy of weather and conflicting schedules, I haven't been on the courts in a while. I've had to stick to late night gym sessions and solo Disneyland trips with Ian for "workouts". It took my lil' one to get me open to yoga again. During one of my nights in working out with Ian while watching Grey's, Ian says, "ok mama, my turn to teach." I laughed and said ok, thinking he'd just do moves he's seen me do before...but NOPE! I unknowingly attended Ian's 1st yoga class! 

It was seriously the cutest thing ever..like laugh and crying at the same time. Apparently, they do yoga at his school.  So there I am, missing Grey's to do the "Butterfly," "Mountain," "Tree," "Snake," "Cat," and "Frog." Again, I don't know yoga poses but he seemed legit. 

Ian's 1st class was sometime last Fall. I've been wanting to post but the weather and the holidays got in the way. After some heavy rain (finally), the sun came out and I took full advantage to take us outdoors, stretch and do another class. I took video too but can't seem to get a good version on here... you may just have to come over and attend for yourself :p

Happy February!

"Mountain"
I had a good video on this starting with his arms down, open palms

..too cute

"Tree"

"Snake"

Stretching after bicycles

"Frog"

It felt really good to feel the kiss of the sun, cool breeze and blessed heart.

I don't think I've ever expericed real meditation

(for lack of patience and quiet mind)

but more often than not, moments with Ian take me to a tranquil place.

I know, how can a toddler = tranquility?

But seriously, Ian is so good. I'm so blessed. 

We can sit in silence, pray and it's so comforting.
I'm with who I'm meant to be with.

..and I've noticed that feeling in me for a while now. 

Things have been oh so good and I've felt more myself, at peace, happy and in the present. 

Don't get me wrong...things are not perfect, ideal and believe me, everything is out of my control. Maybe 'cause I'm OLD, no fine..."maturing," I've come to my own, know myself and more of what I want, not settling, trusting God (and others) that I don't let things knock me down as much. I have this inner core holding to the truth that "we're going to be ok."  I'm not too worried about the future. I know day by day, I'm doing my best, giving my best and trying to surround myself with the best. That's not always easy but it'll be worth it at the end. I think that's the kind of mind shift we need to keep in this crazy world.

So what has Ian's yoga class taught me? 

Give this world good energy

<3

Melissa