Tag Archives: Yoga

Engaging My Inner Smile

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Coming East

I have a love-hate relationship with yoga. I love how my body feels when it’s over, but I hate all the work I have to go through first in order to feel that way. If I’m going to put in … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Body

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Coming East

At yoga class today, I heard my teacher say her oft-repeated mantra: Listen to your body. She cautions us to not push ourselves in ways that make our bodies hurt. Should we feel any strain or discomfort, we need to … Continue reading →

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A Community of Believers

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Coming East

The last time I had my annual physical, my doctor asked me what I was doing to keep my mind busy.  “I write a blog,” I told him.  “That’s good,” he replied.  “Do you do any kind of puzzles?” he … Continue reading →

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Pick a Body, Any Body

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Coming East

I’m going to admit to something shocking. I look at other people’s bodies. Yes, I do. And what’s more, I compare my body to theirs and think about how closely my body resembles theirs. I do this a lot at … Continue reading →

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Built-in Blogging Fodder

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Coming East

This morning, as I read Darla’s She’s a Maniac post, I thought, How I envy her because she has small children at home and always has something funny to share. Heck, you don’t even have to write anything if you … Continue reading →

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I Think I’m Mastering This Stillness Concept

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Coming East

I have been practicing yoga for nearly two years now, and though I am by no means an expert, I feel I have gained some valuable insight into its philosophy.  If you’re not familiar with the concept of yoga, you … Continue reading →

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It’s All About Breathing

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Coming East

Bad idea.  It’s Friday morning and I wanted to get an early start on my weekend, so I took myself to the beach.  I came before the crowds, hoping to get some writing in so I could go home and … Continue reading →

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The Final Relaxation

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Coming East

After an hour of strenuous activity during my yoga class at the Y, our instructor, Sandy, a soft-spoken, gentle spirit, has us lay on our backs while we close our eyes, listen to soft, soothing music, and go into what … Continue reading →

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Why Don’t You Act Your Age?

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Coming East

If you’ve been following my blog, you know about my love affair with the Y (formerly named the YMCA).  Well, there recently has appeared a chink in my admiration, and it has to do with the Y’s insistence on multi-generational … Continue reading →

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