Returning to Yoga

It all started with the realization AGAIN that I am not in optimal health. I was declined from an insurance company for my weight, and took my blood pressure and it was high. The first thing I did was look on the internet for "ways to reduce your blood pressure naturally." So now I am doing yoga.

I returned to the "first lady of Yoga," Lilias Folan. I started with her in the 70's after buying her skinny paperback and watching her on TV.

Here's my story and I am sticking to it. I took my blood pressure at Rite Aid and it was 164/93. Freaked me out. Then I went home did 30 minutes of yoga with Lilias, and went immediately to Fred Meyers and did it again. This time 124/83. I felt so mellow and it proved I could lower my blood pressure naturally.

So I force myself down the stairs, drag my mat, and do yoga with the tv. It is difficult, but I do feel like I will get more limber and get the other benefits. I love Lilias as she starts slow but does get into some harder postures. All the while correcting and adjusting along the way. Good for me.

Box Boy at Rest at Last

Our dear cat Zorro passed this September. He lived to be 18 years old, and had outlived his 9 lives. He used them all up in many fights as well as eating a needle and thread. It was sad to see this strong fighter go. All our neighbors were amazed at his tenacious desire to be outside and bake in the nice sun. He is now resting in our Kwan Yin garden under a shizandra plant. We will miss him. Goodbye good boy.