Yogalaties, Thursday Morning, First floor lobby

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Blair bounced nervously as he waited to start class. He had studied up on yoga techniques most of last night and surfed the web to watch yoga instruction videos. Now he was confused about his own lack of leotards and very tired. In the end he finally decided that it was a class of two and there was no need stressing out. Or buying leotards.

He had brought down his comfiest yoga mats and spread them out on the floor, being sure to put rice pillows and candles next to them. Blair finished setting up by turning on soft music and setting out the gym balls.

"Good morning." Blair said seriously, trying to appear instructor-like but continuing to bounce. "I'm happy to take over the yoga class for the last two weeks and I hope we'll have a lot of fun. I'm not sure what you covered in class before now, but feel free to tell me you want to do something different! We're going to focus on relaxation techniques today since, considering all of these hauntings, I figured we could use some."

"So everyone grab a ball and sit on it. Gym balls are a good way to stretch before doing any sort of routine. Plus," Blair grinned widely as he chose a ball to use. "They're really bouncy!"

[ooc: wait for ocd please OCD up! Play!]

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Gym Balls

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"Sit on the ball and place your feet flat on the ground. Reach all the way up to the sky, keeping your back straight then lower your arms with an exhale. Bounce. Repeat." Blair grinned and demonstrated the exercise. "Play around on it a little, they're actually really comfortable."

Re: Gym Balls

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe was trying to focus on the activity, but she was tired from worrying about her friends and Cole and she kept looking at lana to reassure her that they were working on the problem.

Any other time and the ball would have been a blast.

Re: Gym Balls

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Lana was having trouble focusing as well with Whitney standing there. he'd stopped the smirking and was looking as loving as he ever had.

All I want is for us to be together again, he said quietly.

She shook her head, but found it hard to stay on the ball with him watching her.

Re: Gym Balls

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe had a good idea of what was going on, after all, she had been watching this for a few days now. She moved her ball over to Lana's and grabbed onto her hand, squeezing it gently.

Yoga #1

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Blair sat on the mat in front and held up the rice pillow. "These are for your neck, it'll help support you as we do our next exercise. They also are scented with lavendar for calming purposes." He lay back on the mat and drew his right leg up to his chest and raised his left leg into the air. Reaching over his head with both arms, he lifted his head to look at his students. "This is called Bug on a windshield, hold it for three breaths then release."

Re: Yoga #1

[sensethevisions]

This reminded Phoebe of some of the stretches she did before working on her self-defense and fighting techniques... as well of her cheerleading stretches. The lavender was making her sleepy.

Re: Yoga #1

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

It was easier to do these because she could close her eyes and ignore Whitney.

Yoga #2

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Turning over and placing the pillow under his cheek, Blair lay flat on his stomach. "This is a very calming pose, called Western Belly Flop. Hold it for five breaths. Longer if you feel like it."

Re: Yoga #2

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe shook her head sadly. "Blair? If I do that, I may fall asleep on you and that would be rude."

Re: Yoga #2

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Blair nodded. "You don't have to do anything you don't want to do, but it's a long workshop. If you want to lay down and relax for 20 minutes I'm sure Lana and I could be trusted not to draw on with markers or put shaving cream on your head."

Re: Yoga #2

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana stretched out and closed her eyes. It was relaxing. A moment later she felt someone lay down next to her, close enough that she could feel their breath on her face.

She smiled thinking Phoebe or Blair was teasing her and opened her eyes to see Whitney there.

I love you he said and kissed her.

Re: Yoga #2

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

This was the better way to reach her.

He knew she could feel him, so he kissed her again and ran a hand over her hair.

Lana shuddered under his touch.

Yoga #3

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"Our final pose is a tricky one, so I hope you guys are up for it." Blair stood and bent over backwards resting his head on the pillow behind him. Raising one leg in the air, he used his arms for balance. "Bend over as far as you can comfortably and hold it for two breaths. This one is called Dog peeing in the air."

Re: Yoga #3

[sensethevisions]

Luckily, Phoebe was very flexible and in good shape.

Re: Yoga #3

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

Lana could do this easily, though she lost her balance when Whitney moved in close to her. She sat on the mat, curled up in a ball and just watched him till he laughed and moved away again.

Final Activity

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"Great! Okay, I think we'll end the class with some positive affirmations. You can either sit on your gym balls or on the mat. Clear your mind of all your stress and anxiety and focus on the words I say. Accept them as truth when you repeat them back to me."

"I love myself."

"I am a winner."

"I am a powerful person unaffected by the negative words and attitudes of others."

Re: Final Activity

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe sat on the mat in a lotus position and took a deep breath. If it were anyone but Blair, she might have given him skeptical looks about this part of the class. However... this was Blair and if anyone didn't invite skepticism from her, it was Blair.

Besides, he had managed to get Cole to relax enough to get out of his demon form when he was trapped there.

She focused and then smiled at Blair.

"I love myself."

"I am a winner."

"I am a powerful person unaffected by the negative words and attitudes of others."

Re: Final Activity

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

By the end of class, Lana looked closer to tears than relaxation.

"I love myself"

You should come with me. It would be so easy. You'd be loved forever there and no one would ever leave you.

"I am a winner."

Everyone would win this way. No one would ever be hurt by you amd you would never be hurt again. All the pain will stop.

"I am a powerful -"

Oh, cut the crap, Lana. You know that's a lie.

"...person unaffected by the negative words and attitudes of others," she finished softly.

Which explains why a harsh word can send you to hide in your room. Come on, Lana. He's right. It doesn't have to be this way. Just come with me.

Re: Final Activity

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Blair took a deep breath and moved closer to Lana. "Come on, say it again. I'm a powerful person unaffected by the negative words and attitudes of others."

"I belive that it's true for you Lana, you need to believe it too."

OOC

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I know it's a two person class. I know that's a lot of ocd comments for a two person class. Blair on the other hand doesn't care. It was all I could do to stop him from buying an attendance book and making dittos.

Re: OOC

[sensethevisions]

*loves Blair*

Re: OOC

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

*loves Phoebe*

Re: OOC

[lovelylana.livejournal.com]

We love you, Blair!

Re: OOC

[lovechildblair.livejournal.com]

*hugs poor haunted Lana*

[kawalsky.livejournal.com]

Rock on :D