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"Mom, I don't think yoga is supposed to sound like that."
The resounding grunts emanating from the floor just outside his bedroom door, had awakened The Little Bastard, and he was messin' with my chakras.
"Fuck you," I muttered under my Ujjayi breath.
"Fuck you," I muttered under my Ujjayi breath.
Like most people dealing with post-holiday remorse, I dove into January determined to change things up. I'd start by shutting my pie hole, then drastically reduce my bacchanal tendencies, followed by ramping up the physical activities beyond the usual hefting a blue bag full of empties to the curb every Monday morning.
I got busy – optimistically looking into potential outlets for pent-up poisons, such as: adult hockey, aqua fit, Pilates, spinning, Zumba (whatever that is), lane swimming, badminton, ladies doubles, gym memberships, and squash – all the while knowing that the moment I slapped my cash down on the counter and committed to something – I wouldn't go.
Thus forming the foundation of my first mantra: Know thyself.
Adhering to a schedule was another obstacle on the road to redemption. I already adhere to The Little Bastard's schedule, which leaves very little in the way of time, or money, for me to adhere to anything aside from living dangerously close to the poverty line.
Know thy self pity.
Then I saw the light. Yoga is like herpes in Havenot! In this city full of Buddhists and wannabe Buddhists – you can't swing a cat without hitting a yoga studio, or knocking someone's yoga mat out of their Lululemon backpack. Surely there would be an affordable "Yoga for Cynics" class nearby. Ommmm, this was it! But in the midst of that short-lived optimism, I had a flashback to an Ashtanga class full of hairy armpits, yellow toenails, inner peace, heavy breathing, and dirty looks that had me in fits of uncontrollable laughter, running for the door – never to namaste again.
Go fuck thyself, if thy can't laugh at thyself.
I had all but given up, when shortly after New Year's – with The Little Bastard happily off playing hockey in Quebec – I dashed to the store and bought a yoga DVD and the cheapest yoga mat I could find. With the house quiet and free from teenage ridicule – I began my path to enlightenment by pouring a big glass of wine, curling up on the sofa and watching the entire DVD. I sat and sipped through the 30-minute AM session, followed by the 30-minute PM session – my rationale being – how would I know what I was supposed to be doing, while I was supposed to be doing it.
Educate thyself.
The next morning – before coffee, and before opening the blinds – I rolled out my new yoga mat and hit "Play". My first deep yoga breath had me thinking I should have sprung for a higher quality yoga mat, since mine was off-gassing toxins faster than I was. I also had to contend with two dogs, who – unaccustomed to seeing me upside down on the floor – thought this was play time. I also self actualized the serious need for a pedicure – and with third eye open – spotted a sock and a ten dollar bill under the sofa.
And so, I followed along with the perky yogi, pose after pose, grunting and flailing about, focusing on breathing (when I was in fact, holding my breath), clearing the mind of all thoughts other than income tax bills, belly fat, a near-empty furnace tank, and is that a lump?, and never being able to retire, and I'd love a cinnamon bun – all the while taking extra caution not to flatten my poodle when I went – with a graceless thud – from plank to cobra.
At one point during the 30-minute AM session, the DVD yoga chick paused, hands in prayer, and asked for awareness – instructing us to focus on our intention for the day. She encouraged me to seek clarity. Guidance. Ease. Integrity. Forgiveness. And gratitude.
I just wanted to get through the day without killing someone.
When it ended with a soothing "Namaste", I was sweating like a pig, covered in dog hair and saliva, and painfully aware of body parts that should never be visable, especially hanging upside down. I was also oddly rejuvenated and proud of myself for the ability to bend and touch the floor even with a case of Cabernet Sauvignon and a few tubs of Imperial cheddar sloshing around in my abdominal region. I also perfected the 'softening of the face' and 'Savasana' (the frigid housewife pose) right off the bat.
Love, or least try to tolerate thyself.
Next Sunday, January 29th at 10am, grab your yoga mat (and your cheque book) and attend Hearts Opened for Honduras, a 1-hour yoga class that will help send the lovely and talented Meggie Reardon to Honduras for a little do-gooding with Global Brigades. Meggie is young and full of hopes and dreams that will, in all likelihood, get dashed – but before they do – let's get her to Honduras, where she will teach children without food or water to do the downward facing dog, or build mud huts or something.
Hearts Opened for Honduras will be held at Cornwallis Jr. High School, named in honour of the English colonel credited with founding Halifax, who subsequently authorized a bounty on the scalps of local Mi'kmaq men, women and children. After a bit of a hullabaloo by some First Nation folks – the school will officially be renamed after Clifford Olson, or some other notable Canadian, in due time, but not before next Sunday. But don't let that stop you.
Inner peace has always outfoxed me, but I'm 'at one' with that. My resolution for this Chinese New Year's Eve, is simply to recognize that I am, and will always be, a tempestuous Ox. According to the Chinese Zodiac, Oxen are antisocial, stubborn workaholics who rarely allow themselves time to relax. And, despite a genetic predisposition for being "big boned", Oxen (when kept away from mirrors or unflattering photographs) are quite happy in their own skin – and oddly compatible with Snakes or Roosters – both petite and easily flattened, when one sweaty palm slips on a cheap yoga mat, in the wee hours before dawn.
Which brings me back to 'know thyself'.
Watch Meggie's Honduras yoga benefit message on You Tube by clicking here.


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Stuck on the Palmetto dices up and serves Carl Hiaasen's appearance this morning on the CBS Early Show, where the novelist and Miami Herald columnist continued his never-ending "Dang, Florida Is Weird" tour. How many times you think Hiaasen has said a variation of, "Florida is a magnet for all kinds of characters. That's why there are so many writers here." Or, "Nothing makes sense in Florida. That's why we're all here."
Don't judge. He's made a mint capitalizing on the strangeness of the place, so you can hardly blame him for playing the same damn tune for 20-some-odd years. But the stuff about writers loving this place apparently doesn't extend to Miami. The most interesting factoid coming from the interview was the revelation that Hiaasen calls Vero Beach -- which was described by the Early Show hosts as "north of Miami" -- home. Yeah, it's north of Miami, but "south of Daytona" is a more common way to describe it. From downtown Miami, you're probably talking about a 2.5 hour drive, minimum.
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And now that Hiaasen has officially moved out of that large sprawling mass of development known as "South Florida" into that less-large sprawling mass of development known as "Central Florida" he's moved a notch up. But he's got a long way to go. The most successful columnist in the world is Leonard Pitts, Hiaasen's comrade at the Miami Herald. He lives in Maryland. Bravo, Lee! Bravo!
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These grounds are beautifully maintained and pathways walkable. Visiting on the evening of November 1 was an amazing experience. I love that the Polish people care for the graves...
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These grounds are beautifully maintained and pathways walkable. Visiting on the evening of November 1 was an amazing experience. I love that the Polish people care for the graves of their ancestors.
The main gate to the cementary and chapel placed near this gate are awesome... if you can tell something like that about such place. You should see this..
This cemetery, one of the biggest of the Word, deserves a visit. Very peaceful and well organized, it's easy to forget the "bad things" related with cemetries. With people practicing jogging it looks like a natural park with tall trees and where the sun does not come in. A god local to make introspection. Go there!
Recently was taken here and all I can say wow. Beautiful is beyond what anyone can say about here. The fountain the church the layout is unreal. It's about 15k altogether min but there is a map on the entrance so I advise to take a picture as you will need it. Just a reminder that this is a cemetery...
my polish friend took me but would not tell me why,,until we walked in,,i was shocked to see people sweeping up,cleaning headstones,digging up weeds,replacing candles from a photography point of view it was beautiful and when it was dark and the candles where lit ,it was a breath taking sight, i would never see this in the uk
It's one of the most beautiful cemetery I've ever been to. It's more like a huge park with the cemetery being the main part of it. Huge area, definitely nice for a walk.
We walked here from our hotel in Szczecin on a hot day. It was worth the long walk! There is a pretty church with a lake which is very quiet at around 8pm (the cemetary closes at 9pm). There I also a monument to the people who lost their lives in World War 2. That part of the cemetary is...
What a wonderful place! It felt very different from any cemetery I have been to, set in a very old wood the atmosphere was so surreal, very interesting to see other cultures take on things.
Very big and very different than Denmark- worth a stroll. Just to see all the fake flowers....Monumental.
This cemetery is massive! It is impossible to describe how big it is but it's probably about 200 football pitches. It's really busy full of locals visiting graves of people they know, but its also nice to walk around. When we went it was very wet and there are not many concrete paths so take boots if possible. Also, remember...
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