Core Assets

To me, yoga is all "core" work which includes abs and asanas :)

Core assets...  Core: The central or innermost part. The basic or most important part. Assets: A useful or valuable quality.

This is an ever growing list for me, but I am reflecting on all the core assets from previous posts so far...
~see beauty wherever you go.

~enjoy the head rushes.

~make each day a happy day.

~find your core and your edge through "baby steps."

~awareness and shadow searching.
~Ahimsa - love/reverence, non-harming.

~hydrate.

~spend time in nature.

~find your comfort zone and "play the edge."

~pay it forward.

~eat raw food and buy local.

~stand together.

~decide what's really important.

~acceptance and letting go.

~respect the ocean and water.

~practice, learn and step out of our comfort zone.

~balance activity with rest.

~inspiration.

~listen.

~listen to your body.

~stay open to the possibilities in the journey of self-healing.

~take time to "digest."

~unite with yourself through yoga.

~Bramacharya - balance and moderation.

~Asteya - generosity.

~know when to let go.

~have fun!

~be direct.

~play with enthusiasm.

~Aparigraha - acknowledge abundance.

~self-love.

~yoga.

~celebrate.

~"companioning."

~slow down.

~live your dash.

~acknowledge.

~have tantrums when needed and appropriate ;)

~BE yourself :)

Another core asset... reflection. 

Add a couple of your own if you'd like. The list is nowhere near complete, as it's a lifelong journey... like yoga practice ;)

Tantrum Anyone?

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. 

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

So go ahead and have a tantrum if you want. I just did. Your turn... I'll wait...  Go for it... lie on your back on the floor and flail your limbs. 

How do you feel now? Better? Silly? Alive? Embarrassed by the look you're getting from the lady next to you? All good :) Maybe she needs to have one too. ;)

 I encourage it in my yoga classes as well. Location may be a concern sometimes. I'm at home alone and was feeling restless after too long on the computer, so it seemed appropriate and felt great. (Then I found that great T-shirt above when I came back and Googled tantrum, looking for a picture.) In the middle of the office or grocery store when the urge arises? You may want to wait until you get home, unless you feel like explaining it afterward ;) In a yoga class, it's fun when we all do it together... so far the only sounds have been giggles. If you need or want to wail in anger or sadness... again at home there's less 'splaining to do. 

Side note: crying in a yoga class is completely acceptable and more common than you may think... we're moving bodies which means moving thoughts and emotions, so there may be a release of some sort (yes farting happens too). Kids are smart to do it all at once and get 'er done :) Hence, why they can go from kicking and screaming on the floor to laughing and playing within minutes. I won't get into what an adult reaction brings into the mix... that's for other types of blogs.

Trying to sleep and feeling restless, thinking too much or moody? Great time for a tantrum. Kick the blankets off, beat on the pillows and get it out. Of course if you have someone beside you, you may want to warn them at least or ask them to join you... especially if there had been "words exchanged." It's kind of like Lion Face in the middle of an argument, you both may end up giggling (not to mention the stress relief and many other benefits). 

Still not convinced? Like everything... try it (at least twice if you did earlier in a crowded place or avoided that situation) and then decide if it's for you. Outside of your comfort zone? Perfect :) Definitely do it... every day even.

Core asset... Be Yourself and have tantrums when called for and appropriate ;) If you balance in Boat Pose at the same time you get great core work as well :)