How many times can you walk past a box of cookies without taking one? I have recently learned that eight times is my limit. I’m pretty proud of that, but the problem is, boxes of cookies keep showing up in the breakroom at the Nursery.
The first time I pass the box of cookies, it’s usually early in the morning, and I’m full from breakfast, so it’s easy to say no. But any time I get up from my desk to walk around the Nursery, I have to walk past these tantalizing cookies. Second and third time are pretty easy, too. It’s still early in the day. By the fourth time though, it’s creeping towards lunch time. Now I start analyzing the contents a little closer. What flavors today? Chocolate chip, sugar, double chocolate, M&M’S® (my favorite). Having studied the possibilities, I still usually find my way back to my desk. But now I know I’m hooked. There is no turning back. Suddenly paying bills and writing newsletters is sooooo hard to focus on, because I just want a cookie. A few more passes and I may still resist. But the 8th time I’m jumping in and having a cookie. What about you? How many times can you resist?
Now, to get all of this snacking out of our heads, we are going to turn to a different topic: fitness, and more specifically, yoga. How many times do you think you can do a Sun Salutation? (You can watch me demonstrate one here.) If it’s anywhere between 1 and 108, then we invite you out to what we are now calling “The Largest Gathering of Yogis in the Seffner/Brandon area” or 108 Sun Salutations. It is part of the third anniversary celebration of Keystone Yoga (the studio is just down the street from Kerby’s Nursery at Parsons and Windhorst, right next to the bingo hall) and a moment for all of us to usher in the summer with some positive energy. We are close to our goal of 108 yogis, but we have room for more, register here! While 108 Sun Salutations may sound like a lot, you can take breaks as needed and as with all yoga, there are modifications for all levels of experience and fitness.
This free event will be at Kerby’s Nursery this Saturday, June 22 at 7:30 am. We recommend arriving around 7:15 am to park, sign waivers, and find a spot on the boardwalk. We’ll be raffling off a $50 gift card to Kerby’s and a complimentary New Student Special for Keystone Yoga at 7:30 am, and then Kristen, the owner of Keystone Yoga, will break down the Sun Salutation, so even if you’re new to yoga, you’ll have some time to get in the groove. Kristen will also have some healthy goodies from Just Ingredients available for sale, and we’ll provide a sample of their electrolytes.
So bring your yoga mat, water bottle, and good vibes – we’ll see you on the mat and in the garden this Saturday at Kerby’s Nursery. And I don’t know, after 108 Sun Salutations, I might just be craving those cookies again…
