Yoga 101
It happened two days ago. I couldn’t remember a friend’s name. The cold grip of terror descended upon me as I struggled to recall her name. My mind was a total blank, except for the one word that I had no problem remembering…dementia.
As a baby boomer who has witnessed the cognitive decline of many of the “greatest generation”, I am ever on red alert for signs of decline.
This was my motivation for attending a yoga class this morning. (People who exercise are less likely to develop dementia and other cognitive diseases.)
What I did recall during the class is how much I dislike the discomfort that I experience during yoga classes…all that stretching, contorting, and twisting my body into positions that seem totally unnatural. After all, my body prefers reclining.
However, tonight I feel smug and self righteous…and maybe a little smarter.
Posted on January 12, 2012, in Uncategorized. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
I liked your dry humor! Was it my name you forgot??
I knew you’d think that…no!
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By the way, very good writing. I enjoyed reading this!