There has been a bit of snow in Toronto over the past few days, and, with slightly warmer weather, the snow was damp and heavy. Clearing it from the driveway several times was a bit of a workout in itself. So, a bit of yoga was just the ticket to stretch out the aches and kinks from muscles that only seem to be used when shovelling snow.
It's nice to notice improvements in your fitness when you're engaged in other activities, like snow shovelling. There have been times in the past when I really laboured over clearing the driveway, and would feel really sore for several days afterwards. Not now. To be honest, this wasn't the largest or most heavy series of snowfalls, but there certainly was some labour involved, and muscles were taxed. A few shoulder rolls and arm circles to start off, and I was good to go. I actually find snow removal to be somewhat Zen-like, especially if the snow is acting as a sound insulation device, allowing one to be alone with one's thoughts while working away. It really can be very peaceful.
Yoga, like usual, was calming, both in mind and in body. A great way to start the day. Also, it's helpful to have a calm mind to help you through the stress of watching the gold medal hockey game. It's a great day to be Canadian.
Namaste.
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