May 2012
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April 2012
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Day 31-33
I’ve been hitting the weights really hard lately. Yoga has been a huge help! I’ve been doing mostly stretching which has helped with some of the pain. I’ve also been doing my regular flows. I’m starting to feel a bit more balanced :)
Hello new follower friends...
You are all lovely! And now I feel like I should get over myself and post a profile/personal pic… Hm.
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Breathing
One of my favorite aspects of yoga!
“One of the absolute keys to yoga is the control of the breath. The timed breathing that flows so smoothly with each pose and posture helps one to be more aware of the most fundamental action that your body undertakes each and every moment of your life. Steady, monitored breathing leads directly to increased physical stamina and intense relaxation, two of...
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40 Benefits of Yoga
Increases flexibility
Strengthens muscles
Improves balance
Improves immune function
Improves posture
Improves lung function
Leads to slower and deeper breathing
Discourages mouth breathing
Increase oxygenation of tissues
Improves joint health
Nourishes Inter-vertebral disc
Improves return of venous blood
Increases circulation of lymph
Improves function of the feet
Improves...
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Day 25-30
I’m happy to say that I’ve been able to do a couple days of yoga! I’ve been focusing on my weight training and more cardio since I now have access to a gym. The yoga has helped me stay limber. And I feel like yoga has improved my workouts and my recovery.
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What is Yoga to me?
I interrupted my 365 days of yoga for a break… a break to deal with life. There was a lot going on in my life that was toxic… people and activities. I got hurt. I’m still hurting.
On top of everything else I felt guilty for not being strong enough to hold myself to my own challenge of 365 days of yoga. Then I realized that my guilt was just another toxin to my life at that point. I took a...
