tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2988482112731984186..comments2024-03-29T06:11:11.605-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: YOGA? Or NOGA?Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-27082221422023163432014-02-21T14:22:14.931-05:002014-02-21T14:22:14.931-05:00Deb--Best of luck trying yoga again. And my pleas...Deb--Best of luck trying yoga again. And my pleasure to do the research for you.<br /><br />Susan--This quote really spoke to me: "Gentle forward movement achieves all dreams." Indeed, it's true. Best of luck with your agent quest. It's an exciting time!Tracy Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122159650896535331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54357490320756492942014-02-21T10:16:20.531-05:002014-02-21T10:16:20.531-05:00Tracy, your post was very worthy! Thank you. I'...Tracy, your post was very worthy! Thank you. I'm new to the site but got the pleasure of sitting in on a few panels the Jungle Reds were on last fall at Bouchercon. Lovely, all of you.<br /><br />My persevering practices are also writing and yoga and when I wane from either, I am not as centered on my block of the world as I am when I participate consistently. <br /><br />I have just finished my first novel (a mystery:) and the pitch is in the agents' hands as we speak. Life off the page is demanding and it's only been by persevering, a little each day, that I was able to get from idea to polished manuscript in the last few years--a lifelong dream that I have finally realized. One of my practices is to release myself from the grip of judgment of not doing MORE each day. My philosophy: Gentle forward movement achieves all dreams. It's been true for me. the judgment prevents me from producing, rather than encouraging me to get busy. I don't respond to bullying from others but especially not from myself. And when I turn to the asanas, my productivity soars, even though that is never a stated goal of my practice. Usually my stated goal is just to loosen my writer's-butt-in-chair hips!<br /><br />Thank you for this post, and thank you to the Jungle Reds for the great guest and the great site. Susan Jameshttp://susanjameswriter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81937466996522927702014-02-21T09:47:13.682-05:002014-02-21T09:47:13.682-05:00Tracy,
I have not been near a computer since late...Tracy,<br /><br />I have not been near a computer since late yesterday afternoon. I want to thank you for the list of instructors. The Westport one is the closest, but I think I'll first take a look at the videos you mentioned. Thank you so much for taking the time to do a little research for a stranger! I am impressed to hear about all those yoga people who had spinal fusion surgery! I was afraid my yoga days were over. Maybe not!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85643274447146691562014-02-20T22:43:12.839-05:002014-02-20T22:43:12.839-05:00Hank--your comment came in while I was writing my ...Hank--your comment came in while I was writing my last post. Thanks for saying today's blog was "special." I was really nervous about it (feeling unworthy) and your comment means a lot to me. I know I've told you this before, but you are AMAZING. Tracy Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122159650896535331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-26557518868450567302014-02-20T22:39:57.338-05:002014-02-20T22:39:57.338-05:00Hank-- one of my yoga students once gave me a &quo...Hank-- one of my yoga students once gave me a "Yoga Jane" doll, which is a bendy action figure that you can put into different shapes. She lasted about a week at my studio before she broke in half. So that's what you get for being a super bendy person. And helping connect people with the right yoga teacher is my great pleasure. (As, of course, is being on your blog) ;-)<br /><br />Reine-- I don't yet know you, but I'm so happy to meet you. I have to ask, what is an MFCC training? I don't think there's anything more powerful for personal transformation than being in nature with an animal that you love. At least that's true for me. Thanks for being a part of this journey.<br /><br />James-- Glad you're taking time to read just for the pleasure of it. That's a practice I'm trying to get back into now that I'm writing.<br /><br />Danielle-- Glad the yoga philosophy was helpful to you, and even happier that you're planning to read my book. ;-) Please let me know what you think of it. The great thing about yoga pants is that you can wear them anywhere.<br /><br />Karen-- I think I've already said this today, but I don't even know how to sew on a button. Seriously. The button falls off, the shirt goes into the garbage. Good luck with your writing.<br /><br />Pat--I have such a bad memory that crossword puzzles are a kind of torture for me. Viniyoga is a particular style of yoga that will likely be much more suited to you than the yoga you describe. Yoga can be athletic and active, physically challenging, and/or a way to connect your body, breath, and mind. I go for the latter.<br /><br />Susan-- Singing is an amazing persevering practice. One of my students is a songwriter/folk singer. I fully believe she transforms both herself and her audience through her voice. She's going to be the guest writer on my yoga blog(wholelifeyoga.com/blog) next week, if you're interested. Internal rewards are much more important than external ones, in the grand scheme of things.<br /><br />Thanks everybody for all of the fantastic comments today. Keep commenting; I'll keep replying. It's been a joy.Tracy Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122159650896535331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44947367123240970552014-02-20T22:35:20.856-05:002014-02-20T22:35:20.856-05:00Susan, that's wonderful--what a very special b...Susan, that's wonderful--what a very special blog today, don't you think? <br /><br />I'll announce book winners tomorrow...of Tracy's book and david's from yesterday, but I am still floating from all the powerful thoughts today!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9219664641517618362014-02-20T20:48:51.460-05:002014-02-20T20:48:51.460-05:00I'm so late getting here today I'm almost ...I'm so late getting here today I'm almost embarrassed to comment, but I just have to. My persevering practice is singing. I'm not especially talented, but it gives me great joy and outlet. I've sung in a choir for the past 18 years and more recently added a daily vocal workout. I sing well enough to not be embarrassed but not well enough for it to be a source of external rewards. But that's ok, because it just makes me feel good! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08292993485984273172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75797504800832474132014-02-20T20:05:45.800-05:002014-02-20T20:05:45.800-05:00As this point in my life the only persevering prac...As this point in my life the only persevering practices are reading for pleasure and working the crossword everyday. I'll have to see what viniyoga is. I tried a yoga class years ago, thinking it would be be the slow stretches. Nope. Way active. And hot yoga? No way. I look forward to reading your book Tracy.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-34596131011674594742014-02-20T20:03:41.408-05:002014-02-20T20:03:41.408-05:00Late to the party, but enjoying the comments.
My...Late to the party, but enjoying the comments. <br /><br />My most enduring/persevering practice is also reading. I used to sew every day, as well, but that stopped when I started writing. That old "glue your butt to the chair" habit is hard to break. <br /><br />Namaste, Tracy! Karen in Ohionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-60395599959356491872014-02-20T19:30:36.852-05:002014-02-20T19:30:36.852-05:00WOW! What a début novel Tracy. My persevering pra...WOW! What a début novel Tracy. My persevering practice is reading and your book becomes the next on my list.<br />As for the philosophy of your yoga practice , I'll try to remember it because it is very helpful.<br />Hank I put on my yoga pants for my Tai Chi class and I know that perfection is very far away but enjoy it all the same.<br /><br />(Not elligible for the book,not from USA)danielle-momohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02004302871652952720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-40860589870514486382014-02-20T18:56:49.757-05:002014-02-20T18:56:49.757-05:00Hank -- List making as persevering practice: does ...Hank -- List making as persevering practice: does it count if you rewrite the same list daily?<br /><br />I take time every day to read at least a few minutes something for no other purpose than to read. I've never thought of that as a practice, but after reading Tracy's article, I realize it is.<br /><br />Best of success with your series -- may it be long and peservering.<br /><br />~ JimJim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28354050695890560372014-02-20T18:56:29.937-05:002014-02-20T18:56:29.937-05:00Tracy, it is beautiful here. I'm so glad you g...Tracy, it is beautiful here. I'm so glad you get this wonderful blog today. It's been a great experience for me—how it provoked my thoughts to become feelings.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74879819379940621592014-02-20T18:50:56.261-05:002014-02-20T18:50:56.261-05:00Debs... I don't think you could have said anyt...Debs... I don't think you could have said anything that would have meant more to me. I'm very moved. All of these kind words from everyone is making me cry. Kendall and I will see you at the Tucson Festival of Books. I hope we will have a little time to chat.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20586958090419526522014-02-20T18:42:46.870-05:002014-02-20T18:42:46.870-05:00Lucy, thank you. Since my MFCC training I'd ke...Lucy, thank you. Since my MFCC training I'd kept the practice of keeping a journal in seven voices. But when it became difficult to write I found it took away some of the joy of discovery. When it was at it's most difficult I had the habit of roaming the edges of the wash with Kendall. I would get in as close as I could and strain to see what was out there. One day I used my old iPhone to take pictures of the mountains and sky. Every day we went back. I started a photo journal so that my pictures could reflect my feelings about the things I saw. <br /><br />With new technology and physical therapy writing is much easier for me, but my photos and my walks with Kendall have become such an important part of my understanding and emotional life that I never want to let go of doing that journal. <br /><br />When you asked for photos of my mother and me and I realized how a few I had...Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46830011103459227332014-02-20T18:20:00.221-05:002014-02-20T18:20:00.221-05:00Kathy Reel, thank you. That's probably the mos...Kathy Reel, thank you. That's probably the most important part of the day for me regarding my spirit. All the things that keep me going are there. Glad you like the pictures. Thanks for telling me.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74624561303336182122014-02-20T17:56:14.035-05:002014-02-20T17:56:14.035-05:00Tracy, thank you for that list--wow, beyond the ca...Tracy, thank you for that list--wow, beyond the call of duty.<br /><br />I am now thinking about "super bendy people'<br /><br />xooxHank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64968383632037254332014-02-20T17:34:57.448-05:002014-02-20T17:34:57.448-05:00Deb and everyone--These are the videos my teacher ...Deb and everyone--These are the videos my teacher made for back pain. He also has videos with practices for anxiety and depression.<br /><br />http://www.pranamaya.com/viniyoga-therapy-back-care-series-v2-top-callout Tracy Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122159650896535331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4038616157554378832014-02-20T17:33:05.413-05:002014-02-20T17:33:05.413-05:00Deb--I didn't see anything in New Haven. Are ...Deb--I didn't see anything in New Haven. Are any of these folks close to you? <br /><br />Carol Klammer<br /> Norwich, Connecticut <br /> USA <br />hathayoga@snet.net<br />www.ahhyoga.com<br /> 860.887.3388<br /><br />Kathy Jamison<br /> Westport, Connecticut <br /> USA <br />kjam@me.com<br /><br />Kathy R Conyers<br /> Farmington, Connecticut <br /> USA <br />artyoga@sbcglobal.net<br />www.kathyconyers.com<br /> 860.677.2076<br /><br />Kathy Voldstad<br /> Salisbury, Connecticut <br /> USA <br />kathyvoldstad@gmail.com<br /><br /> 917-543-5977<br /><br />Mari Arnaud<br /> West Hartford, Connecticut <br /> USA <br /><br /> 860.561.1727<br /> Tracy Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122159650896535331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80351657019397005242014-02-20T17:29:54.905-05:002014-02-20T17:29:54.905-05:00Terri--I'm truly honored that you are printing...Terri--I'm truly honored that you are printing out my post. In this world of what often seems like an overwhelming amount of communication, frankly, I'm surprised anybody even has time to read it. Yoga isn't just about the poses. It's about a mindset and an intention. Even five minutes a day spent meditating can reap huge results. Keep enjoying the experience of writing.<br /><br />Hank-- it is a pleasure to see everyone and come say hello. You obviously have a loyal following. (not surprising). And yes, the struggles of my protagonist are universal. The backdrop of her life is yoga, so that is how she frames her thoughts. But I hope to appeal to readers who have never stepped foot in a yoga class. Yoga isn't just for super bendy people. I am the perfect example of that.<br /><br />Deb, I'm sorry that the first yoga class you took wasn't right for your body. That was true for me too. I was very fortunate to discover Viniyoga. I have had people in my yoga classes with multiple spinal fusions; I even had a student graduate from my yoga teacher training program who had a full spinal fusion and metal rod from the base of her neck all the way down through her low back. The East Coast has a pretty good Viniyoga presence. I'll go online and see who I can find in Connecticut and be back to you momentarily. My teacher also has a video out on Pranamaya.com for people with upper back and lower back injury. I'll see if I can find a link for that.<br /><br />Kathy--Thank you so much for reading my book, please let me know what you think of it.<br /><br />Susan-- Thanks for the good wishes. This industry requires more than a little luck, and I can use all the good wishes I can get.Tracy Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122159650896535331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6052819452093920062014-02-20T17:13:27.943-05:002014-02-20T17:13:27.943-05:00Thank you, Tracy! All best wishes for a fantastic ...Thank you, Tracy! All best wishes for a fantastic book launch! Namaste.Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5970741724288623962014-02-20T16:18:05.395-05:002014-02-20T16:18:05.395-05:00Tracy, I think it's so sweet and generous of y...Tracy, I think it's so sweet and generous of you to reply to everyone. Time well spent to make people feel valued. And, I will definitely read your book. Congratulations on it and wishing you much success!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-20227672673655979082014-02-20T16:12:14.687-05:002014-02-20T16:12:14.687-05:00Tracy, I'm in CT, near New Haven. I loved the ...Tracy, I'm in CT, near New Haven. I loved the yoga teacher we had but it was way too intense for me. A lot of that was because my body could not move in the directions indicated without causing additional injury and LOTS of pain. Since then, I've had spinal fusion surgery, with bone grafting, and with lots of hardware in my spine. So now my spine can't bend, which I think could cause problems with traditional yoga! But if you have any suggestions, perhaps someone who specializes in teaching people who have some limitations, that would be great!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37493897283709812932014-02-20T15:42:40.174-05:002014-02-20T15:42:40.174-05:00Tracy, that can be your persevering practice for t...Tracy, that can be your persevering practice for the day--and so nice to see everyone come say hello. You clearly are inspiring everyone!<br /><br />And tell us about yoga pan...oh, okay, not the point.<br /><br />And we should say, you don't have to do or love yoga to love your books!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80883546963636593032014-02-20T15:31:07.727-05:002014-02-20T15:31:07.727-05:00Sigh.
And sigh again.
I used to practice yoga, b...Sigh.<br /><br />And sigh again.<br /><br />I used to practice yoga, but fell out of practice. But yes, I can see the beauty of how yoga can inspire writing, and how a sense of calm can permeate anything. Especially writing.<br /><br />But mostly this post struck a chord (or pose?) with me because you're right. It's about the journey. The experience. Not the result.<br /><br />What a wonderful reminder. I'm printing this one out as a keeper.Terri Herman-Poncehttp://terriponce.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83677902795418723932014-02-20T15:28:41.299-05:002014-02-20T15:28:41.299-05:00Tracy, thanks for a wonderful post.
Tracy, thanks for a wonderful post.<br />Carolenoreply@blogger.com