I write to Martha a direct cut and paste from Iyengar's 'Light On Pranayama' but change all the he's to she's, his to hers. Our dialogue reads like it needs a Lichtenstein image above of each one of them (if only I were capable of pulling that off, what fun!)
(s-e)
Through the eight stages of Yoga, the sadhaka develops understanding of her own self. She proceeds step by step from the known - her body - to the unknown. She proceeds from the outer envelope of the body - the skin - to the unknown. From the mind (manas), she goes to the intellect (buddhi) , the will (samkalpa), discriminating consciousness (viveka-khyati or prajna), conscience (sad-asad viveka) and lastly the Self (Atma).
(m-e)
Wow, too true eh? That is what we are doing - trying to connect the body with the mind. I want to aerate my body. How inspiring, thanks Sammy!
(s-t)
Tonight, I luxuriate in opening a curtain-closing bottle of white wine. Get this - I bought honey garlic frozen pc wings yesterday (?!!) in my childish response to the coming of clean health. Let the eve of our journey be toxicly joyful!
(m-t)
You said it sister. tonight i am going to party! I'm bringing wine and cake! I have been so good in the weight watchers department for a month. I need to blow it big time. If we feel like shite tomorrow maybe it will make it easier...(?). I'm also five days late and ready to kill someone..not worried just hugely premenstrual...have fun!
Next Morning, day of cleanse meeting
(m-t)
Mission accomplished. I feel like shit. bring on the detox but first...my last cup of coffeeeee.
(s-t)
same! headache sooo want to clean out and sipping my final coffee with the last of the organic cream...my favorite...
(m-t)
Here we go, meet up before we start?
(s-t)
Yes! nice hot tea at Dufflets? Queen just west of Tecumseth south side, 130?
(m-t)
heading there, see you soon
We meet at Dufflets (unbelievable that I would suggest this place full of delectable sweets, cakes and all things sugary before going into this, but close to Body One). We chat, then meet Marie in a nearby restaurant, take notes ferociously and ask a ton of questions. We're blessed to be the only ones doing the cleanse this particular fall - a partnership made to happen. Our session runs almost 2 hours, very informative and never imagined I'd have so many questions.
I follow up that evening with more notes on pranayama. My intention of sharing this information seemed like a wonderful idea, until juggling life and handling the effects of the cleanse took over and I had to stop. There's that dominant powerful Pitta dosha stirring in me (more on that in learning from Ayurveda, to come).
Cleanse Start - Day One (I will bunch the days together soon, but for now its detailed dialogue for days one two three..)
(s-t)
I am a wee screwy, I just ate roast veg and quinoa so I have to look at notes to see when/if I can take the tincture - organizing the lad with his homework, laundry, lunch etc. Have to get the schedule down to do it all earlier aaahhhhh!!
(m-t)
I had my last take out souvlaki.
The first three days of the cleanse are considered transitional. We begin to focus on food in its natural state. We are asked to think less in terms of recipes when having our meals and more towards individual foods eaten either raw or gently steamed/baked/roasted. It's time to gradually remove what we think are the 'good stuff' (coffee, salt, dairy...).
Next up, buying the item that became our best friend - the rice cooker.
No comments:
Post a Comment