In the mix
When there’s more than one focus, there’s more possibility, more flexibility (of the mind and body), and crucially, more options. Loving so many styles of movement means on any given day, I’m probably in the mood for one or all of the three. Always listening in to what my body is asking for each day, having a plan but with the curiosity to make the best choice depending on my energy, cycle stage and time availability.
Truthfully, juggling a workload 5 year’s ago me would dream of, a schedule packed with creativity and with no two days seemingly the same, has spilled into this idea that my non-negotiable, daily movement is also better when it’s varied.
The swimming time has taken a hit, due to it being summer, packed with plans and pools packed with people has kept me – in all honesty - making excuses. But I have been lucky enough to have a few sea dips, which I literally threw myself into at the earliest opportunity. This calling back to the open water has me very excited for my upcoming Swim Serpentine adventure in September.
Running has played a huge part in decompressing, connecting me to my breath and my power, exploring new routes (hello house move) and I have so much gratitude for a healthy, pain free body that can clock up the KMs. Windsor Half Marathon also in September is going to be a celebration of the training I’m doing right now, and that’s exciting to think about.
I recently returned to my mat for a yoga class held by someone I admire deeply, stepping into student role and getting inspired not just for my own teaching, but for life off the mat too. The reminder I needed of the privilege it is to practice, to nurture and share this ancient wisdom, one practice at a time.
I suppose it’s an update of sorts on the lifestyle I champion. A check in on the eve of my 33rd birthday (whendidthathappen). I always planned to enter this next year of life living the most balanced life to enjoy all the goodness I can, full of gratitude for the people and places in my heart, my safety in my country and the luxury to be able to move my body in ways I love.