Summer Intentions
I have been reflecting and journalling about things I want to do over the summer months. I will be finishing up teaching yoga soon for half of June, July and August so this will free me up to explore other projects. I don’t want the summer to pass me by and I am also afraid that I won’t stick to things if my plans stay stuck in a scribble in a notebook somewhere. So I got the idea this morning to actually type them out - to make them more tangible, visible - and hopefully make me more accountable. So here it goes!..
Food:
Compile all my recipes into one document, like a draft cookbook
Hone and try out more recipes such as dukkah, dumplings, paneer…
Writing
Dedicate some time to writing some new poems
Challenge myself to write a short story
Send some writing off to publishers/competitions
Yoga:
Challenge myself to do the poses I avoid or can’t yet do such as crow, plough, handstand… and practice longer holds
Yin: Practice longer holds
Go to some classes and workshops for inspiration
Meditation - daily even for a mini session of a few minutes..stay with whatever sensation arises, observe the natural breath…
Voicework:
I recently bought a microphone which excited me! I have always enjoyed performing/acting and using my voice so I want to challenge myself to get back into this in some way. Not totally figured out yet buy maybe
Start a podcast? (Seasons at the Studio..documenting the creative life and thoughts on food, yoga, nature, art..)
Record some poems
Record some guided meditations or even yoga class?
Workshops:
Again not figured out yet but hopefully with more time I’d like to offer some workshops such as:
Drawing (idea “Drawing from the Seasons”)
Food Fermentation
A mini yoga retreat
Art:
Get back into daily observational drawing
Make a zine!
Weekly artist dates
Other things:
Of course all of the above are related to creative work and projects. But some other intentions include:
Camp
Picnic
See Friends
Go to Exhibitions
Try new cafes and restaurants
Go to a gig or two