I tried something new at the yoga studio -- spa yoga. This was a slow paced series of poses in a candle lit room with sprays of essential oils, some hands on assists and a bit of massage.
Teacher knew her stuff, but I would have enjoyed this a whole lot more if she didn't have one of those breathy little voices that trails off before the completion of a sentence. Young women seem quite fond of that style of speaking. At times I wanted to scream, "You're a yoga teacher. Use your breath to support your speech!" She did work a know out of my neck though so I set aside the irritation in appreciation for that.
And then I went with my friend Ginnie to her nail spa and we both had a mani-pedi. I do not do this on a regular basis. In fact the young lady who did my nails kind of yelled at me for cutting my toenails ". . . too short and too crooked. I can't shape them the way I want. Don't do that again!" I declined any polish, which also elicited a bit of an eye roll. I like getting the cuticles trimmed and the raggedness filed out of my nails once in a while. I don't like the feel of polish and no one is going to convince me that I can't actually feel it because I can!
I left with nails on toes and fingers that matched, which seemed to be the big theme today. My nails look really clean. And the massage chair made my back nice and relaxed. I'm good.
none of these, thanks
Teacher knew her stuff, but I would have enjoyed this a whole lot more if she didn't have one of those breathy little voices that trails off before the completion of a sentence. Young women seem quite fond of that style of speaking. At times I wanted to scream, "You're a yoga teacher. Use your breath to support your speech!" She did work a know out of my neck though so I set aside the irritation in appreciation for that.
And then I went with my friend Ginnie to her nail spa and we both had a mani-pedi. I do not do this on a regular basis. In fact the young lady who did my nails kind of yelled at me for cutting my toenails ". . . too short and too crooked. I can't shape them the way I want. Don't do that again!" I declined any polish, which also elicited a bit of an eye roll. I like getting the cuticles trimmed and the raggedness filed out of my nails once in a while. I don't like the feel of polish and no one is going to convince me that I can't actually feel it because I can!
I left with nails on toes and fingers that matched, which seemed to be the big theme today. My nails look really clean. And the massage chair made my back nice and relaxed. I'm good.
none of these, thanks
I think if this would have included a glass or two of wine while getting my pedi this would be my perfect day. The spa yoga sounds wonderful Olga. But yes, they do that breathy thing. My yoga instructor as well. And so soft that is was difficult for me to hear. Then I moved up front thinking I would be able to hear better, but she moves around so it didn't matter. It just made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteJust as I read the line "I don't like the feel of polish" I thought you can't feel polish. Which of course the next line told me not to think that. I find that very interesting. Does it feel heavy? Or just claustrophobic? Fascinating....and inquiring minds want to know
Perhaps it is just a psychological feeling, but It feels like something touching my finger tips to me. And while I do like the looks of nicely polished nails on other people, I can't stand the look of my own hands with polish on the nails.
DeleteI can't feel polish, as you do, but I wear polish for a week, then no polish for a few days which seems to keep my nails healthy.
ReplyDeleteWow, that nail artist was rude. I just have pedicures, not mani because I use my hands too much in the kitchen and garden.
ReplyDeleteA little rude since the customer is "always right." But she made me laugh.
DeleteI really don’t like being touched so that kind of day would not appeal to me. I can’t. Imagine having a massage. Sounds like it did wonders for you and that’s what outs.
ReplyDeleteI don't like being touched if I don't expect or want it, but a good massage is one of my great pleasures in life.
DeleteKinda' like that Linda above me, I don't do massages, at least not so far, and I have never had a manicure or a pedicure, except at the Podiatrist office where I have my ingrown fungal toenails trimmed painfully.
ReplyDeleteNo polish for me either. I want my nails to breathe, and I do not show off my ugly feet.
A nice mani pedi day is wonderful if you are sharing it with someone. A daughter, friend, granddaughter. Other than that, I do my own trimming and filing. Not worth the money without a reason.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I go to many yoga classes, but the spa thing is a rare treat.
DeleteI agree ... massage good; mumbling bad.
ReplyDeleteA little pampering is always nice. The young woman who did your mani-pedi needs a few lessons in customer service. The customer is always right!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you really enjoyed the pampering. I would love a day like that--especially the massage part.
ReplyDeleteGlad you could gain some enjoyment from all that care. More importantly, the knot release in your neck would be desirable. Have never been much of a fan of nail polish anywhere for me, though did sometimes use clear in the past — tolerated a manicure several times as a manicurist-in-training’s model/victim. Even allowed application of false nails that were clearly not my cup-of-tea. To each her own. Years past I benefited from osteopathic treatment, but haven’t pursued massage per se.
ReplyDeleteJust catching up here, as have been taking a break from blogging.
What a nice day of pampering. And I thought I was the only one who doesn't like nail polish!
ReplyDeleteHere visiting from Margaret's. Nice!