Yoga Practice

Day 9 and I've finally stepped back into my yoga. I have missed it but have also been avoiding it for months knowing the emotions that would come with it. I've known, even before the devastating breakup with Mike, that my life was off track, that big changes were coming one way or another. I just kept busy with the game of survival until I couldn't take another step. Several people have called my time away a vacation but honestly, this is one of the biggest and most frightening challenges of my life. Don't get me wrong, I'm also excited and opening to a new realm of possibilities, but the letting go so as to move forward is terrifying.
Allowing myself to fully rest is my first priority. I have such a busy mind wanting to jump ahead and figure this all out. Just as core training is crucial to an athlete, resting and allowing life to unfold is critical. This is a new level of patience for me. I'm depending on all my yoga training to carry me forward. I kept my practice short and simple today, three rounds of Sun Salutations with variations, hamstring and hip openers, wrist and forearm stretches and back strengthening.
Then I chose a fairy card and sat briefly. It's good start. A gentle start. I think in my new life I'll be gentler with myself.