My youngest daughter is in the midst of a difficult transition - this is her first year of middle school. We require her to take part in one activity, usually it has been music, but this year, she asked for yoga. After inquiring at my local club, they allowed her to attend the adult class only if I would attend with her.
I was a bit nervous at first, I walk almost daily and lift weights to help improve my bone mass - but at my age I was concerned about whether or not my body would still bend into some of those difficult poses.
Today, after my second class with my daughter, I am thrilled that we have undertaken this journey together. Not only is my body slowly rising to the challenge and bending and moving much better than I had even hoped, but we have formed a wonderful way to bond together as mother and daughter.
In today's class, I felt the stress melt from my shoulders and neck and my body relax in ways I haven't felt for many years. Although I am a bit sore, I feel more flexible and capable - and younger in many ways. I feel like issues such as judgement of myself and others, self-criticism, and anger are melting away in the peaceful movements as I go from asana to asana.
I can hardly wait until next week's class!
[Photo Credit: www.yogadestin.com]
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