Wholistic Fitness

Namaste Noble Warriors!

“This is how a human being

can change:

there’s a worm addicted to

eating grape leaves.

Suddenly, he wakes up,

call it grace, whatever, something

wakes him, and he’s no longer

a worm.

He’s the entire vineyard,

and the orchard too,

the fruit, the trunks,

a growing wisdom and joy

that doesn’t need to devour.”

-Rumi

Be consistent in your workouts and Practices

before the weekend Holiday

especially if you are spending time with family.

WF Warriors are not workout addicts

so don’t push your family out of the Way of your workouts this weekend;

instead,

invite them to participate

even if that means

taking a silent moment

doing a yoga squat with them

or just smiling and practicing Patience with family members

make this holiday time

a holy time;

practice Wholeness

here is some input from you all from my emails this morning…

i am Blessed because you are on the planet, caring about your body and your

presence,

i bow to you,

coach ilg

•••

Teacher Ilg,

Namaste. A note of appreciation for today’s Daily Meditations. In counseling

with my client’s I stress the need for movement and the breath in overcoming

depression and anxiety. I refer to “3 basics”, asking the client to monitor

sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. I prescribe an “appointment with

yourself,” a ten minute exercise in following the breath. When teaching beginner

skiers, I see the paralysis induced by fear and anxiety(and a lack of respect for

the breath). My first statement to each fearful student is “breathe!” After

working with Teacher Sheader, I prefer intervals myself! May your practice

remain strong and focused.

Namaste,

Student Scott Adams

•••

Coach:

The past couple of DL’s have been great. An added benefit of cardio

commute is that you can use your time wisely. For those of us who have

other obligations (family etc.), getting out to ride can be hard. I

commute to the office a couple of times a week. It only takes me about

10 minutes more than the drive/train. I joined a gym near my office

that has full lockers, so I can put my clothes in there. There is

always a way to cardio commute where there is a will.

I also wanted to thank you for WF. The last cycle has been hard for

me, because I have been so busy. I was feeling bummed about this. But

today, at a yoga class, I reflected on how far I have come since I

started WF in November. I was ten pounds overweight, had back pain I

couldn’t shake, ate junk food, and wasn’t in shape. Today the back is

ten times better, I am fit enough to hang with the Cat. III racers on

the club ride, I am more flexible, and more focused because of

meditation. So, thanks coach, and especially thanks to Coach Sheader.

WFS Mark