Life.....
They say the harder we work in the standing seperate leg stretching pose we work our hearts so hard that it is like having a mini heartattack for 10 seconds, and that the more mini heart attacks we have in the room, the less of a risk we will have one outside the yoga.....let me tell ya its a long 10 seconds haha but we can do anything for 10 seconds as long as we try!!!....unfortuantly I just heard that a man i knew in passing has recently passed away from an unanticipated heart attack....it is so shocking to me that one day we are just done...i dont think Ill ever understand or begin to comprehend that whole topic.....so all I, and everyone can do is live to be the best we can be daily....its soo easy to forget this and it is sooo easy for us to take our lives for granted...and let the business of our ever changing lives get the best of us and cause us to be numb to the world around us....I find it really sad that we have to hear tragic news to remember this about our own lives. Its important that we remember what is important to us...such as....
the people in our lives, the talents we have, the experiances we are lucky enough to encounter, the people who inspire us...the people we inspire...that we are lucky enough to be able to go about our days here without worrying about being a part of war, the people that we are closest too that we allow to see us at our most vulnerable states, thigns we are passionate about...remembering to remind ourselves that there IS enough time...so often so many of us walk around saying we dont have enough time for all the things we have to do but really we are just wasting our time and energy complaining about what we have to do instead of just doing it haha I know I am a culprit for that sometimes!!!!! Back to Yoga....haha Im feeling great..my energy levels are higher then before.....I still am going to the gym every now and then, but I have to say that I enjoy going to bikram yoga a million times more....and I am seeing results in how my body looks and feels way quicker and different then how it is effected by going to the gym! In only 24 days I feel as though Ive been working at this for years haha so Im excited for the days to come as I continue to get fit mentally and physically!! Its exciting to be working hard at something and seeing results.....so if your looking to change up your routine to see results and your stuck in the gym plateau that I was stuck in for yrs...then try yoga!!! www.calgarybikramsouth.com December.12.2009 Is the 2nd anual ROCK THE KETTLE EVENT that Boy&GurL are putting together again, Im so excited to be organizing such a great event, bringing Calgary's finest talents together to share the stage and raise money for the Salvation Army! The evening starts off with a silent auction, there will be door prizes..good music and of course FUN! Once again it is at the Blind Beggar...and ALL PROCEEDS are going to the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign ;) Hope to see you Calgarians there to help support our community!!!! More details on the event to be posted soon!!!! Have a great day!! -C! Uncomfterably in CONTROL
So you could ask anyone who has known me for an extended period of time, and they will tell you that I am not an emotional person....haha buuut apparantly doing intense yoga daily has opened up a whole new side of me....tonights class I honestly felt like letting my legs run me out of the class screaming at the top of my lungs! My head was screaming a million different thoughts of anger, fear, sadness, happiness, excitment all at once all emotions I had no idea I was even feeling!!!! My towel on my mat was starting to feel like it had been soaked in boiling hot water and was burning my skin, and my breathing wanted to make me feel as though I was hyperventating........JUSTT BREATHE were the words that snapped me out of this 5 second traumatizing thought process....LOL it was amazing to feel so much in such a short amount of time to let it all go to feel good again!!!! haha so the class continued and we got to the final floor series and again I had 5 seconds of more emotion take over my body and mind.....I remembered what one of the teachers had said in a previous class that feelings are only temporary and that we need to let ourselves feel them to move forward....so for a few moments I let myself feel so uncomterably in control...I was in control of my own uncomfort...how often can we say that?! to sum this up....I just experianced the worst and best class of my practice...and was able to remind myself that we all control our actions and we are our best saviours at bringing our minds back to feel grounded. I find it amazing how it can be so easy to let our minds go away from the room and want to escape the heat...the heat we all are constantly craving especially living in this winter world of calgary! why is it we constantly are desiring what we dont have in front of us???? but another thing the instructor said in the first class i took today was that who we are in the yoga room...is who we are outside of the yoga room.....its usually the point when it gets to be so hard you want to quit is the most productive part of our lives, the breaking point of success and challage, do you let yourself put in effort to just quit? or do you take every ounce of energy you have inside of you to go that extra mile, to take a step further then you thought you can, to breathe in more life, and inspire not only others, but yourself by your capabilities? .....Where do you stop? When do you give in? think about that...if your answer is anything but never, ask yourself why?....figure that out and challange yourself to keep going when it seems impossible...i promise that you will see a change in everything you do!!!!
Well to sum this up/....dont be ashamed to feel.....dont be scared to fall....dont be embarased to be yourself!! Dont ever give up ;) and check out www.bikramcalgarysouth.com Namaste ;) -Crystal! -C! day 22
Day22!!
So far I have noticed huge changed in my lifestyle since I begun Bikrams Yoga...i feel like ive been at it for years, but its only been 22 days! which is crazy!! Im going to continue challanging my mind and body and turn this into a 60 day adventure!! SIDEBAR.....on the homepage of msn today there was a spread on the ashley madison website.......this site makes over 10 million dollars anually helping men and women CHEAT on their spouses!!!! there is even a guarantee that for ONLY 249 dollars you will find a successful passionate affair!! I will continue to wonder why people stay in relationships, if there drive for fun is to cheat and be with someone else? Whats the point? security issues...would probably sum it up...along with..the constant desire to be showered with attention...greed....carelessness..lack of confidence...thrill of doing something bad...being caught in a moment....basicall ya'll if you have the urge to cheat look at yourself in the mirror and identify that theres bigger issues inside that you should probably deal with.....before u sign on to an online affair site!!! cheating..drama...and gossip....all completely unessary aspects of life.....they just make great songs....;) Well I missed a couple yoga classes last week.....being busy took over! so this week I get to double up on a few days to complete the 30 days by this weekend!!! I always find I do better when I do 2 classes a day anyhow! Namaste!! -C! No Fear
Lean back Lean Back Lean Back..... a pHrase heard daily in Bikrams class...or a standard rap track haha....learning to trust yourself....can be just as hard as learning to forgive yourself but both very important factors in building a healthy life for yourself, you are your own saviour! So today was class 13!! Im feeling great, Went from Day One...feeling overexerted, nausous, dizzy, stiff, dehydrated(I DRANK A LITRE OF H2O my first day in class!!) to now 13 days later feeling energized, focused, flexible, strong, and hydrated!!! what a turn around! today i did not even need a sip of water! Im a little sore, but thats totally normal when your taking your body to a new place!
Ive encouraged newcomers to try out the studio and have heard nothing but great things, so Im so excited for Lyndsay at Bikram Yoga Calgary South www.bikramcalgarysouth.com for building this studio and watching it be a success in such a short amount of time, prime example of no fear! just have an ambition and make it happen! On a Musical Note.....Boy & GurL have recieved their very first music grant for recording their upcoming album!!!!! This is so exciting and we are very grateful to RAWLCO RADIO for supporting our musical endevours!!! This Sunday we begin tracking the drums for the album thats yet to be named!! Its like naming a baby....I feel like I wont know the right name for it until we see it complete!! Actually putting out a record is exactly like having a baby...you need to give it your full attention and put all the proper steps into making it successful.....kids dont learn how to talk overnight....just like records dont sell without a plan!!! haha My hair is begining to turn red....or maybe its the green scarf Im wearing making me see red...to remind me that christmas is like right around the corner!!!!!! Boy & GurL are presenting the 2nd anual Rock the Kettle event at the Blind Beggar, featuring a group of very talented musical guests to be announced....with ALL PROCEEDS going towards the SALVATION ARMY! ;) we are also walking in the Merry Mile Parade, which takes place on Dec.5.2009 in Bankers Hall....and performing at the Santa Shuffle in Eau Claire Market in support of the Salvation Army...Im sure we will be around town serenading the malls with christmas tunes and sneak peaks of songs from our upcoming album sooo keep your ears tuned in ;) I hope everyone has a great day!!! Namaste -Crystal GurL! Challange 4/5/6Hellloo!!!!
So i have completed 6 classes now in 4 days!!! Good times...I feel great...and have probably shedded a few pounds from all the sweating haha...today I noticed what a turnaround i have made from the first class where i wanted to just crawl in a whole and cry haha to now finishing up ready to run a marathon!! see so this is good sometimes we need to go through some pain to get to the good stuff!!!! Like our work....the begining steps are usually gross and hard and painful.....but once youve completed the task/project and are filled with a sence of acomplishment it is suddenly all worth it!! so Enjoy the painful process we have to go through sometimes because that usually leads us to the sweetest parts of life ;)
On another note! we have recently heard some Boy & GurL ruff layouts of our music were about to record at the end of the month!!! Tracks are sounding amazing...think Kelly ClARKSON meets Coldplay. So excited to be involved with the creation process to get to the finished project months from now!!! Keep posted for new news and updates on fun in the studio with Boy & GurL and Russell Broom!
Alright one more thing to share is music im into today:
Owl City
Paramore
A Fine Frenzy
The Hush Sounds
Hope everyone is having a great day!!
xox
-C!
Challange 4/5/6Hellloo!!!!
So i have completed 6 classes now in 4 days!!! Good times...I feel great...and have probably shedded a few pounds from all the sweating haha...today I noticed what a turnaround i have made from the first class where i wanted to just crawl in a whole and cry haha to now finishing up ready to run a marathon!! see so this is good sometimes we need to go through some pain to get to the good stuff!!!! Like our work....the begining steps are usually gross and hard and painful.....but once youve completed the task/project and are filled with a sence of acomplishment it is suddenly all worth it!! so Enjoy the painful process we have to go through sometimes because that usually leads us to the sweetest parts of life ;)
On another note! we have recently heard some Boy & GurL ruff layouts of our music were about to record at the end of the month!!! Tracks are sounding amazing...think Kelly ClARKSON meets Coldplay. So excited to be involved with the creation process to get to the finished project months from now!!! Keep posted for new news and updates on fun in the studio with Boy & GurL and Russell Broom!
Alright one more thing to share is music im into today:
Owl City
Paramore
A Fine Frenzy
The Hush Sounds
Hope everyone is having a great day!!
xox
-C!
Challange DAY 2/3Bikrams Yoga Challange blog 2!
Ive gotta say today was a lot less hectic on my stomach then yesterday!! I ran out of water in class though and almost felt like I was stranded in the Sahara Desert with no H20...lets hope that never happens...butt made it through and am looking forward to heading back for class 2 of the day..Unfortuantly my day is jam packed tomorow and can't go to class so i get to make up for it with a double class today!
Okkkk so i completed Class 2 of the day and completed the 2nd class of the day, and wow what a difference, I left feeling recharged full of energy and health..which was a big difference from the previous 2 classes! I brought Lisa to class tonight to have some motivation to get back there for a double take in one day!! Im just so thrilled that the dizzyness and nausousness is gone haha i could actually speak words when i was finished! and am charged with energy...which was perfect to go home to write some new tunes with Boy!
Till next time!
xox
-c!
Bikrams Yoga Challange Day One!OCT.11.2009
Today was DAY ONE...of my 30 day Bikrams Yoga challage at the new Bikrams Yoga Calgary South Location! Before I go into the details on why I decided to take on this challenge and how day one went...I have to comment on how lovely the studio is!! wicked atmosphere...calming interior...Spacious areas...Its comfterable and makes you WANT to be there!! Ok so I decided to take on this challange for a few reasons, 1 being I like to set goals for myself and complete them! Being a part of a challange gives me no excuse to say Im too tired or dont feel well because all in all practicing yoga daily is something that helps get rid of those nagging feeling we all experiance from time to time. 2 I find that once Im in a habit of doing something its hard for me to break it therefore choosing to practice yoga everyday for 30 days will be a great start to get me back on track! Its so easy for life to take control of our mind and turn us in to constantly moving robots, I feel like thats happening to me...Being busy is great! I have no complaints but there comes a time when you have to remember to just BREATHE! Sooo basically I am doing this to better my concentration and energy! In 2006 I completed a 60 day challange in Vancouver which was defiantly a challenge to complete, but I managed to get into a habit of waking up at 5 am everyday practicing yoga and then headed to the studio to record my first album!! So the timing couldn't be more perfect right now as Boy & GurL are getting set to hit the studio to record our next album!!! Funny how timing happens in our lives!! SO let me tell you about this morning! My body has reminded me that A- DRINK EXCESS AMOUNTS OF WATER BEFORE CLASS!!! B- LIMIT THE BOOZE INTAKE (last night was a 1920's themed murder mystery party...so much fun...I was killed by a letter opener ;( because a character accused me of commiting adultry...gassp!! ) C- MAINTAINING A HEALTHY EATING STYLE MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN OUR LIFES. That's what I was reminded of as I sweated out every possible thing from inside me!! Lyndsay (the instructor) made a very good point through out the class by saying "Feelings are only temporary" so true, and something we so easily forget, it was nice to be reminded of that as i felt like my stomach contents were getting ready to come up lol sorry for that mental picture!! but my point is that feeling of nauseousness went away eventually, and choosing to stay in the room and complete my practice was my choice and at the end of the day it benefited me. We all Choose the paths we take in life and we are all stronger then we may think we are so fight through whatever your going through and you'll come out seeing your strength. When I got home from class today I was so hot and dizzy that I felt like food would be my saviour...My dad was in the kitchen cooking Turkey for thanksgiving dinner tonight and I was so out of it i couldnt decide if it was more important to shower or eat haha he made that choice for me by sending me out of the kitchen to shower lol One thing about Bikrams is you DO NOT come out smelling like a fresh flower!! Shower will always have to trump food. I know that the first few days of trying something new can be tough to get through but as we take things day by day it can only get better and we will continue to get through it...so thats my attitude towards doing 30 yoga classes in 30 days!!! Ill keep blogging about this experience as it goes on to remind all of us that we have some good days...some harder days...but with motivation we always get through it!! Check out the Bikram Yoga Calgary South Website at http://www.bikramcalgarysouth.com/ and if you want to open up a new door in your life Come to a class and focus on only yourself for 90 min!!!! Its important to have that time with yourself daily!! See Ya there!!! -C! ThankfulSometimes it is so easy for us to get caught up in life, that we can begin to forget the things that are the root of importance. Things like honesty, trust, family, friendship, fun, laughter and forgivness to me are the most important things in life. Why is it so easy to get so caught up in the complicated things life hands us, but the most simple things we lose touch with. Im reminded this weekend of thanksgiving that the small things are the things I am thankful for! and i thought I would share my thankful list : Be the change you want to see!!
so tonight I was talking about blogging with a friend of mine, and we were talking about how great it was to get out thoughts and keep everyone updated! and i realized its been a while since ive typed out a blog!
so..heres what ive been upto in brief...tonight saw the john butler trio SO AMAZING theres something about live music that is just a natural high, i love it!!! last week went to the Junos..they were decent but the 20 dollar john butler show trumped the junos by far...shows u how price doesnt always measure the quality!! I feel like im getting the traveling bug again perhaps its time to take my guitar and albums and hit up europe!!! keep posted for more news on that later this year!!! For Calgary readers...my album is now in PLAY and Megatunes, so make sure you stop by either one to pick it up ;) your support is HUGELY appretiated!! well its april and its snowing today...yet yesterday i was wearing shorts?? gotta luv calgary weather.....apparantly theres a lovely bug going around called snow mold...sounds luvly.....load up on cold fx! MAY 10 come see me play at coyotes! let yall know the time as soon as i know!! Talk soon!! -C 
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