Stretching


 I did my first class in yoga today for over 35 years.  I stretched areas of my body that have remained stagnant holding in emotions which snuck into crevices uninvited.  At one stage I became aware of how closed my heart area had become the gentle stretching encouraged me to open the muscles in my chest area.  I will follow up restorative yoga on you tube tomorrow and see if I can continue the process at home.  The instructor was a young woman very enthusiasic about taking the class, she came and assisted me when I couldn't do one of the  poses and explained there are always optional ways of working the body if I find myself struggling.  I found my balance was a little better than I originally thought. I must admit my body felt much better for the session not sure how I will feel tomorrow hopefully not too stiff.  After the class had finished I slipped into the green grocers for food then onto  Vees to help her tidy up her lounge. 

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