But, I think there is hope. I went to a yoga class tonight, and I've decided that it is good for me. The gym at UNC offers 2 classes per week, one that is more "hard-core" (lots of planks, squats, etc), and one that is much more relaxing.
As I was lying on my back, thinking slowly about each part of my body (and trying to ignore my intrusive thoughts), the teacher said;
"As thoughts run through your mind, briefly acknowledge them, and then let them drift away with your breath."
WOW!! IT WORKED!!!!
A thought would pop up ("chapter 6 tonight with chapter review- that'll take at least an hour"), and then poof! I willed it away with my breath. This is how all of my thoughts were treated- as mere ants crawling on my foot, that I swiftly brushed off.I liked that by the end of yoga I felt "cleansed" of the day's stress. It gave me perspective on all of the annoying little things that happened today (there were a lot, for some reason). I felt clear headed, and hungry (must have burned some calories!).
I've decided people like me should go to yoga more often: we have more stress, we obsess over details, and we are constantly busy! The type B personalities, who are already laid back and zenful about life, LOVE yoga! It fits right in with their personalities (whereas Zumba fits in with mine).
Therefore, I am making a promise to myself. While I'm living in Greeley, and I'm in walking distance to a yoga class (it's included as part of my inexpensive membership), I will go once a week for the rest of the summer. Hopefully by that time, the pain in my neck will go away, and I will have mastered the ability to ignore nagging thoughts (at least for one hour).
Wish me luck!
Love,
Dana
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