The Day before Day One

When I told a friend--an exremely disciplined and enlightened man--about my upcoming 40 yoga days, he claimed he'd rather endure daily enemas for the same period of time. Eh, so it's not everyone's idea of a good time. Maybe I'll feel the same way after a few sessions, especially if this heat wave continues.

Here are the guidelines for the "40 Day Revolution," as stipulated by my teacher:

1. Clear time for practice in the studio each day (Oops, I'll be in Big Bear the final weekend of the challenge. I can do two days of practice in the fresh mountain air).

2. Eat an organic vegetarian diet (lentils, lentils, lentils).

3. Hydrate.

4. Minimize or eliminate television and news (I can give up the TV, but maybe not my Sunday New York Times. And, dang it, Season 3 of Weeds arrives in three days).

5. When you want to quit--don't! It's not an option.

6. Include gentle yoga as needed.

7. Practice at home on days you cannot come to class.

The guidelines don't mention wine and martinis.......hmmmmm.....


So, let the cleansing begin......