Moving in May, Lists & Plans

Photo: a list by jek in the box

I have to finally concede that I am hopeless with plans and prefer to have the freedom to be random in my everyday life. I have enough boring structure in my life with work and study. The 101 list is really not working out so well for me either and I don't even want to look at the list because it makes me feel trapped. I may re-visit it later. I also may not.

This being said though, I do plan when it comes to my health (and groceries!). When I make these lists it helps me keep on track. When I'm at my healthiest and fittest I'm happier, have more energy and can take on anything that gets thrown my way. I'm a much better person to be around too. My partner even says he notices the difference if I haven't done yoga for a while. I can be completely emotional, erratic and unreasonable.

A quote that often comes to mind when I think about my health:

'Not taking care of your body is like not paying rent;
you end up with no place to live.' Gayle Olinekova

I truly believe that if you take care of yourself and be true to yourself, you will radiate this in all aspects of your life. Not being bogged down with issues you can prevent in turn allows you to be there for your friends, family and community. Bringing more joy and love into your life and those around you.

So this is my "moving plan" for the month but it's not set in stone. I know I have birthdays, parties etc coming up so if I have a big night I'm not silly enough to think that I can get into a downward dog without a major upchuck. It's important to know when to rest as well.

Sat 1 - 75 min yoga (SO)
Sun 2 - 75 min jivamukti yoga (SO) + 20 min hooping
Mon 3 - 5 km run + (100x) situps/pushups/squats/lunges
Tue 4 - 30 min shiva rea's radiant heart yoga DVD
Wed 5 - 5 km run + (100x) situps/pushups/squats/lunges
Thu 6 - 120 min jivamukti yoga (ST)
Fri 7 - free day
Sat 8 - (partner's bday, much preparing) 30 min walk
Sun 9 - (mother's day, travelling) free day
Mon 10 - 5 km run + (100x) situps/pushups/squats/lunges + 75 min jivamukti yoga (ST)
Tue 11 - free day
Wed 12 - 5 km run + (100x) situps/pushups/squats/lunges
Thu 13 - 120 min jivamukti yoga (ST)
Fri 14 - free day

Sat 15 - 60 min walk
Sun 16 - 75 min jivamukti yoga (ST)
Mon 17 - 5 km run + (100x) situps/pushups/squats/lunges + 75 min jivamukti yoga (ST)
Tue 18 - free day
Wed 19 - free day
Thu 20 - 5 km run + (100x) situps/pushups/squats/lunges + 120 min jivamukti yoga (ST)

Fri 21 - free day
Sat 22 - 120 mins jivamukti pratyahara workshop (KM)
Sun 23 - 75 min jivamukti yoga (ST)
Mon 24 - free day
Tue 25 - (100x) situps/pushups/squats/lunges
Wed 26 - 60 min walk
Thu 27 - 120 min jivamukti yoga (ST)
Fri 28 - free day

Sat 29 - free day

Sun 30 - 75 min jivamukti yoga (ST)

Mon 31 - 75 min jivamukti yoga (ST)

Samadhi Yoga Launches New Studio

Some exciting news for Sydney yogis – one of the best yoga studios in Sydney, Australia (in my humble opinion) has joined forces with the The Yoga Factory in Camperdown to become an even bigger and better Samadhi Yoga. There will be lots more yoga, lots more Jivamukti yoga and a vegan cafe to boot!

From Monday 19th April, Samadhi relocates to Unit A, 76 Wilford Street in Newtown. The Yoga Factory will also re-brand and become the second studio base for Samadhi so there will be two locations to get your yogi vibes flowing.

To help celebrate, the launch party is on this Saturday 17th April Saturday with lots of chai, chocolates and live music from the Samadhi Yoga community. In addition to the launch party, Katie Manitsas, founder of Samadhi Yoga and author of Yoga Off the Mat, will be leading a round of 108 sun salutations on opening day, Monday 19th April at 6.30am. If you’re a Sydney yogi or visiting, come along and celebrate. Check out the studio!

For more details – click here