Yoga

It is sad how certain habits fall in and out of your life. But one that i have lost over the years is doing yoga. To me yoga is not just an exercise for the body, but also for the mind and the spirit. I am trying very hard to make it a daily routine to do again. However, this is not always possible. Even if i do it for 20 minutes, it is better than nothing. But i usually like to devote 40-60 minutes just for it. I will update you more on my journey back to yoga...I am excited for the things to come with my new routine. It already has given me peace of mind and tranquility. We all know this world is fast pace and stressful. Yoga lets me retreat from all that...

I like to start by turning off all distractions, lights, tv, cell phones, even my space heater. Quiet. As i sit cross legged on the floor i take deep slow breaths. In through my nose and out through my mouth. I tell myself- i deserve this time. I forget about the "to do list". This simple sitting and breathing technique gets me prepared for the movements i will do. Sometimes it takes 5 minutes, other times it may take me 20 minutes, to get my mind in a state of "relaxed". I won't go into too much detail about the actual exercises i do...simply because it is such a simple routine and i've only been doing it about 2 weeks so i don't quite feel ready to try to explain how each motion makes me feel. But at the end of my session, after i have layed in childs pose a few minutes, i sit up- and yep i smile. Even if i don't feel like smiling. I smile. Not sure if its the "proper" way to end a yoga session but for me it refreshes me.

Attaining flexibility will help you feel more balanced and healthy for years to come.