I really resonate with this Vicki, in my own practice as an artist. It took me half a lifetime to call myself that, because I always thought there was a ‘bigger, better role’ I was meant to be playing and that the artist was the sidekick. Only when lockdowns spurred me back into a steady routine of sitting down at the bench, relaxing the mind and setting the hand free, that it all started to flow. Art became my sacred daily practice, and my sacred practice became my job.
This may be part of what you want to write next time, but I have been conscious that being in my 80s and having done yoga regularly for 30 years, I am so much more flexible and supple than almost all my peers. I don't think about it much, because it is normal for me to climb under the desk if I need to retrieve something or even climb up on a ladder to get something in a high cupboard. Recognition of this fact as turned me into something of a proselytiser for yoga. A young woman in her 50s said to me recently "I really ought to do yoga, I used to enjoy it" and instead of just nodding gently, I replied "yes, because it will make a big difference in 30 years time if you keep it up". I never thought about this when I was younger, so it has been a positive accident, if you like.
And if anyone is curious to see me do a headstand at the age of 80 (video made about a year ago), just come to my own Substack at https://arichardson.substack.com/p/why-does-anyone-stand-on-their-head. It's a two minute video, made partly to sell my book with the same title as the Substack.
I don't write solely on yoga - indeed every post is different (from Annunciations to orgasms, as I said to someone recently), but I wrote one on why people stand on their head.
Yes, if you don't use it, you lose it! Hoping to be flexible into my 80s too. And a flexible body usually reflects a flexible mind, since mind and body are so intertwined. Some of the most inspiring 80-something people I've met have been yogis 😄
I don't do it daily, so I may not be serious enough for you, but I do love my yoga, which I have been doing 1-3 times a week for 30 years. At 81, I am down to once a week, but I write a Substack called The Granny Who Stands on her Head, because I like the sound of that (and I do stand on my head). I wrote a newsletter about why people stand on their head, complete with a two-minute video of me doing so, which you can see on my site.
I really resonate with this Vicki, in my own practice as an artist. It took me half a lifetime to call myself that, because I always thought there was a ‘bigger, better role’ I was meant to be playing and that the artist was the sidekick. Only when lockdowns spurred me back into a steady routine of sitting down at the bench, relaxing the mind and setting the hand free, that it all started to flow. Art became my sacred daily practice, and my sacred practice became my job.
Love this Kate, and I've loved watching you grow into your life purpose ❤
This may be part of what you want to write next time, but I have been conscious that being in my 80s and having done yoga regularly for 30 years, I am so much more flexible and supple than almost all my peers. I don't think about it much, because it is normal for me to climb under the desk if I need to retrieve something or even climb up on a ladder to get something in a high cupboard. Recognition of this fact as turned me into something of a proselytiser for yoga. A young woman in her 50s said to me recently "I really ought to do yoga, I used to enjoy it" and instead of just nodding gently, I replied "yes, because it will make a big difference in 30 years time if you keep it up". I never thought about this when I was younger, so it has been a positive accident, if you like.
And if anyone is curious to see me do a headstand at the age of 80 (video made about a year ago), just come to my own Substack at https://arichardson.substack.com/p/why-does-anyone-stand-on-their-head. It's a two minute video, made partly to sell my book with the same title as the Substack.
I don't write solely on yoga - indeed every post is different (from Annunciations to orgasms, as I said to someone recently), but I wrote one on why people stand on their head.
Yes, if you don't use it, you lose it! Hoping to be flexible into my 80s too. And a flexible body usually reflects a flexible mind, since mind and body are so intertwined. Some of the most inspiring 80-something people I've met have been yogis 😄
I like to think I have a flexible mind. See comment above!
I don't do it daily, so I may not be serious enough for you, but I do love my yoga, which I have been doing 1-3 times a week for 30 years. At 81, I am down to once a week, but I write a Substack called The Granny Who Stands on her Head, because I like the sound of that (and I do stand on my head). I wrote a newsletter about why people stand on their head, complete with a two-minute video of me doing so, which you can see on my site.
Fabulous Ann. That's very inspiring! I look forward to checking out your page 😊
Thanks.
Love that! A great inspiration to build a habit and do something good for yourself and your body ♥️
Hope your practice is still going well Marie 😊
I resonate with this Vicki. True for me too.
You were one of my early teachers who inspired me along the way Sarita 🙏