It's been a while, but I'm dipping my toes back into yoga again.
Yoga *feels* right at this point in my life, as the way to introduce gentle, mindful movement. And Scottee is such an inclusive and accessible teacher, I feel infinitely safe in the wonkee club.
We're nervous (or at least I am, Dexter seems fine lol) but we're doing it.
Little Mr Man loves when I do a chair yoga flow sitting on a bolster on the mat. It always means extra cuddle time.
And I love how Scottee's (wonkee club) whole vibe while teaching means I know he'd understand when sometimes the pose is "hug the dog". It helps me feel so grounded, so calm, and so a part of life.
He's not on masto, alas. But if you can watch insta vids I'm gonna share a few from the club and his personal account to give folks an idea of his teaching style.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9g_dC-IkyN/ - Warrior lines, the one that I've really been vibing with lately
https://www.instagram.com/p/C-pXjbsuzDw/ - Happy baby alternatives (omg don't drink anything, you'll snort it thru ur nose)
https://www.instagram.com/p/C9K1aBpI8bt/ - A good example of his accessible approach.
114 likes, 2 comments - wonkee.club on July 17, 2024: "NEW SEATED PRACTICE - ideal for early morning practice Iβd say! π - CURATED PRACTICES >> CHAIR >> WARRIOR LINES".
Best part of the huge selection of chair flows/vinyasas in the wonkee club is that I can easily do yoga in a hotel room w/o hauling up my bolsters, blocks and mats!
This seated warrior lines flow has me feeling so grounded and centered.
PS. If accessible yoga from a fabulous body positive teacher is for you, check out wonkee.club (next registration opening is Sept 1).
Scottee's approach is that all movement in sessions is a choice and it's SO empowering!
Lil man and I showing up to the mat today for Lucy B's Every Body Beginner's Yoga class.
His favorite asana is Savasana, cuz it means he gets a bit of a cuddle Hehe.
Thanks for another amazing class Lucy, just the perfect amount of "oh this us almost too much" to challenge myself.
Brain feeling fizzy and busy tonight, having trouble connecting with my body.
Pulled up the Wonkee Club restorative replay from earlier this month and felt oodles better.
It's hard, building new patterns and ways of dealing with anxiety and stress. One day at a time.
Something I really loved that Scottee of the Wonkee Club talked about in this month's practice is that in yoga, the practice of Ahimsa (non-violence) includes not pushing your body too far during your yoga practice.
I came across this quote from Hilary Kinavey "Am I doing this TO my body or am I doing this WITH my body?" and I think that's an important question to ask.
This journey of strengthening my body (and mind) is going to cause some pain. But I don't have to be violent.
Willow (she/her)