yoga chitta vritti nirodha
yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind



Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Chaturanga and Chocolate

Over the last few months I have noticed that "potential energy" is being stored around my belly. I'm feeling a little heavier. No big deal. I thought that I'll just practice portion control and get more active. But then I do things like make a nice dark chocolate cake. Mmmm...it is hard to resist chocolate cake (aparigraha, aparigraha, aparigraha...).

Last night during practice, I felt it: my belly hit the floor during chaturanga dandasana. The first time, I thought, oh, my arms are getting weary. Be strong! Then it happened a few more times. Hm. Damn. My belly is dragging.

So, I have decided to make a bigger deal of "getting back in shape." Right after I finish that delicious chocolate cake.

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