NaNoWriMo SunSal Recap

For those who have been following along with my NaNoWriMo Sun Salutation sequence posts, the sequence is now completed. Check out this link to view all of the posts together.

Asana 20 - Mountain Pose

(Tadasana)


The journey has come full circle as every ending is a new beginning.

Each sun salutation sequence flows into the next -- or into the time to sit down at my computer and write!

November flows into December and my focus shifts, but new adventures begin.

Will my NaNovel be an irredeemable mess? Or will December see me plunging into a new month filled with massive re-writes and edits to polish November's gem until it shines?

I'm not going to make a prediction at this point. Simply embrace the challenge, enjoy the wild ride and see where this journey takes me.

To all of you out there participating in the NaNoWriMo adventure with me this year, I wish you the very best of luck, good health, restful sleep and wild creative energy.

Stand tall, head held high, eyes on the horizon. Commit to the journey and dive in!

YOU PUT YOUR MILK ON YOUR MUSH AND YOU EAT IT!

Asana 19 - Extended Mountain Pose

(Urdhva Hastasana)


This is the victory pose.

With a strong final push -- carried by the inner strength I have built throughout this journey -- I surge up out of thunderbolt into my tallest, strongest mountain.

The final Urdhva Hastasana represents the zenith of my journey, the pinnacle of success and achievement.

My eyes look up.

I revel in the glory of newfound length.

And enjoy sweet victory.

Asana 18 - Thunderbolt

Utkatasana


Hoo-yeah!

Look Ma! No hands this time!

Because I am strong.
I am powerful.
I can do this.
I will do this.
I am doing this!

Asana 17 - Halfway Lift

(Urdhva Mukha Uttanasana)


The homeward stretch.

I rise refreshed, almost levitating into a long, flat back.

All of the pieces come together, the final kinks are ironed out.

The crowd, awaiting at the finish line begins its roar.

I am awake and alive.

Asana 16 - Standing Forward Fold

(Uttanasana)


Time for a playful, energizing rest!

My back leg steps powerfully into Uttanasana, tail bone shoots for the stars, and spine hangs long and relaxed, the crown of my head reaching towards mother Earth for a revitalizing drink as I look back along my path and marvel at how far I have come.

Uttanasana is also looking inwards toward the self. Revelling in the strength and beauty, creativity and passion which resides within -- and remembering my holy responsibility to love and nurture myself.

Don't force the journey. Work hard. Play hard. And rest. Keep well-hydrated. Stand up and stretch. Eat healthy food to feed body and mind. A writer well cared for is a happy, successful writer.

Asana 15 - Standing Lunge

The third and final lunge in my Sun Salutation sequence is the longest and strongest yet. Eyes return to the horizon -- now the finish line is in sight!