At the halfway mark

Hello there!


I'm exactly midway through my 60-day yoga challenge,
60 consecutive days of Bikram Yoga

and getting stronger and more flexible with every class.

In the last 30 days, I have practiced through:

a head cold

a relentless chest cold

a  recently pulled trapezius muscle
(which is what happens when you carry your 35 lb child 
through parking lots on a freezing day)

In the coming 30 days, I will have to practice through:

a trip to Toronto for my cousin's wedding

the busiest season of my jewelry business
back-to-back parties

the upcoming week-long holiday visit of 7 family  members

Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day

This choice of timing is both a curse and a blessing.
It's the craziest most frenzied time of the year,
but in a way it's kind of the best time for daily practice, isn't it?
90 minutes of me-time. Calming, centering.
And then there's the benefit of being able to eat
exactly anything I want this holiday season, and not
worrying about extra pounds.   Super bonus.

This was me today
doing the poses I find the most challenging.
They are a work in progress, but are coming along nicely.

Standing head to knee

Standing bow-pulling pose

Rabbit (with a pulled trapezius)

Camel (with a pulled trapezius) 
This is my favorite of all the postures.


I hope you're able to find something that keeps you
grounded and centered during the hustle and bustle
of this fun time of year.


I'll see you back here in a few days.


xoxo,
Alice :)

PS. The deadline to get your holiday orders in 

is this Monday, December 6th!