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30 Days of Yoga - Day 8 (5)

Okay, technically it’s the 8th day, but this morning I did the 5th video. I was quite sick all weekend and spent most of my time in bed. It sucks that I didn’t follow the “schedule”, but I’m really proud of myself for getting back into it this morning, especially because I have guests. Usually when I have guests, my whole rhythm and schedule gets thrown off and I end up putting my healthy goals on hold (mostly because I don’t have much space in my apartment). I don’t want that to happen this time! I won’t let it!

Also, big ups to me for continuing to blog about it and trying to stay involved here! It’s really helping me and I wish I had done it more in the past. Self-gratitude is :). 

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30 Days of Yoga: Day 4

I began the day with a different yoga routine from the Yoga with Adriene channel. Tonight, I started the Day 4 video, but wasn’t really feeling it because I was still feeling too full from dinner, so I stopped it after 8 minutes and did some of my favouring stretches (pigeon, happy baby, supine twists, etc.). Technically, I participated in Day 4, but I didn’t do the correct video. Not a big deal. I’ll do it tomorrow, and then do 2 videos on Saturday to catch up since I want the days to match up. 

I’ve gotta say... I’m really noticing a difference in my mood, focus, and energy. I’m also usually quite tense in my hips, neck, shoulders and upper back. I’m feeling an improvement everyday. 

Taking this time to express gratitude towards myself for taking the time and focus to begin the journey. I feel good.

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30 Days of Yoga - Day One

I was searching the yogawithadriene tag last night and came across @study-nutrition‘s post (thank you!) about starting the 30 Days of Yoga challenge and inviting others to join. This felt so intuitive since I had decided to start practicing today but only 3 times a week. Stumbling across this post, however, has given me the motivation to try this challenge again.

I started it sometime last year but only made it to day 9 or 10. This kind of thing seems to reoccurring when I set goals for myself; midway through the second week I just stop. I’ve noticed this among other fitblrs in the community and wonder why it’s so common. Why do we loose motivation so quickly?

After Day one, I’m realizing how disconnected from my body I’ve become and how badly I’ve been needing to give it some TLC, something quite clear after the emotional reaction I had tonight during the heart openers. I yearn for the flexibility and strength I had years ago when I practiced regularly. My goal for this challenge is to listen to my body and give it the attention it needs, while also connecting with my mind and understanding what happens to my motivation throughout the challenge.

Wishing a good practice to all the other yogis participating in this challenge!

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