YOGA:
Why Yoga? I can't say much other than the experience of it satisfying a need, like water for thirst. I feel that my body needs it. And more practically, with Taiji working on the lower body, Yoga's work or arm and shoulders is essential for me a musician whose use of arms is so specific and repetitive.
Since I didn’t take note after last class. 2 classes so far: one preparations for pranayama, and this last class was preparations for standing poses and spirals. Pranayama was magical, feeling that each pose was exactly what was needed by my body and breath. This past week more of a struggle with the body, and confusion. But next day I felt it had addressed the problem I have in my right hip. I have a bit of a concern regarding that also.
So then why not practice?
Why not get up in the morning and do that?
Why not get that Swiss Army suite case on wheels you've been wanting for a long time?
TAIJI:
Why Taiji? The original reason behind it maters less that what it has turned into, which is training to be a warrior of sorts. Why do I need to be a warrior, or at least help recognize/nourish the warrior in me? A poor undeveloped, but undeniable part of being human, and again that experience deeply satisfies a real need to be firm while being smooth like water, assertive, self respecting, defending oneself, defending one's integrity, and the connection with energies of the breath, earth, and intention.
What I had planned fell through with cancelling of Tuesday eve class. So I should contact C (my teacher), and what was stopping me was the possibility of hanging out with N, and so I didn’t follow up, and so… Anyway, it’s C’s belated Birthday also, and she gave me a perfect gift, and I feel I can’t… So now my idea has turned into a private concert, or a semi private concert...
But every now and then when I breathe and practice the form, I feel certain that it changes my state.
