Erin and I did hot yoga for the first time today. I really didn't think I'd like it - I'm not a fan of saunas or anything else that makes me feel like I can't escape the heat. As it turns out, I found it to be very cleansing and I felt quite peaceful and centered when it was over. Don't get me wrong, it was pretty difficult - especially considering I hadn't done any yoga since August - but it's definitely something I'd like to keep doing.
I also found it interesting that a lot of the things that the instructor talked about are right in line with the things I've been learning in the FIRST program, and especially in my reading of the Enneagram book (as part of my FIRST coaching)...such as being present with myself at all times, not dwelling too much on the past or the future or what others are doing, the importance of being at peace with myself, being OK with myself as-is, and knowing that what I am is enough. Sometimes all of that stuff seems a little to hippy-ish, but the more I hear it from different sources the more it is really driven home for me.
I just wish I could keep those feelings of peace with me as I leave the FIRST modules or yoga studio and carry it with me in my life. Despite the great feeling I had earlier, I'm finding myself in a funk tonight - not happy with my weight and lack of motivation to really do anything about it, feeling like I've completely wasted this day because I didn't work like I'd planned or make any progress on my at-home projects, and feeling a little lost in general in terms of what direction I should be going in or what I want to spend my time doing.....just generally discontented. Maybe I need to just go to bed. Then again, that will probably just increase my feelings of guilt for being a sloth....
