I am entering the second week of my yoga challenge and a big component is thinking and writing about how it makes you feel. Normally I am not one to journal, I find it hard to sit down and write without feeling like I should be doing something else. But throughout this challenge I am really trying to embrace everything that yoga has to offer.
A few benefits of a regular yoga program:
- increased strength
- improved flexibility
- weight loss
- definite stress reduction
- improved focus
- a better body image
- improved sleep patterns
- improved eating habits
For the first time in the 3 years I have doing yoga regularly I have been working hard to really be present and just let all of the thoughts go. I get antsy during the quiet moments and thoughts immediately fill my mind. Having been going to yoga at least 2-3 times a week for the past month I have noticed that the thoughts don’t flood in so quickly, I am feeling more focused, sleep has been a little better than normal and going more often has helped me achieve a few postures that eluded me in the past. By being more present and focused I was able to get into headstand relatively easily and actually stay up for more than 2.3 seconds. Achieving a full immersion felt so good and was something I had never been able to get into and hold.
My goal was 15 classes in the month of June, I am 1/3 of the way there and only one week in!
6/1- C2 (heated vinyasa style class)
6/3- Sculpt (I like to describe it as a heated yoga boot camp with weights. Kicks my butt every single time, I leave a sweaty exhausted and happy girl.
6/5- Sculpt
6/6- C2
6/7- C1.5, it felt good to take a small step back in a class and really focus on form
This weekend I am aiming for at least 2 classes, maybe 3 if I am feeling adventurous and really want to master this challenge.
The winner of the Noodles Giveaway is Lauren, I will email you to get your address. Congrats and enjoy.
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The best way is to automate it, so for example set up a routine where you go every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (or whatever days work for you).
It doesn’t matter if you don’t feel like it, it doesn’t matter if you are busy, it doesn’t matter (within reason) if you are ill. It means you don’t have to think about it, you just know, oh it’s Monday, better have my yoga things ready.
Works for me!
Namaste and good luck.
Great idea to have set times, I do that with the gym but not as much with yoga.
Way to work it! Nice job on the headstand.
Whew! That’s a lot of yoga in one week!!
That is awesome Mellissa! I really miss yoga sculpt! The Corepower studios don’t have that class here. (Or regular hot class).