Working through the Soreness is KEY!

     Class #7 in 8 days...woke up feeling a bit sore in the thighs today. Mostly because i have been biking to work and to Yoga. Im sure i would still be a little a sore but i was really sore today, even after taking an epson salts bath. No Biggie! After i struggled out of bed this morning and took a shower i started to feel better. Already losing some weight and making better food choices based on my cravings. Im actually craving healthy food and not the garbage comfort food that i fall into sometimes. I cannot drink enough water, which means i probably should increase my salt intake a little bit. Today was a class full of beginners because of the group on this weekend. I really enjoyed this class. All the helpful hints dropped the Teacher helped me very much. Its good to cover old ground sometimes!

     Posture #5 Eagle Pose, in Sanskrit Garurasana. The posture is all about compression. Its the only posture that opens up the 14 major joints of the skeletal system. Eagle pose supplies fresh blood to the reproductive system, sex organs and the kidneys, which increases sexual vitality. Improves Flexibility in the hips, knees, ankles and wrists. This pose is huge in many other styles of Yoga as well. Namaste Y'all!

Feeling some Balance!

     What a great Practice Today! Road my bike 4 miles to Yoga today and Sweat Bullets the entire time. I took a break yesterday and came back 10 times stronger today. 6 out 7 days is where i want to be right now.  Going to continue biking to yoga and work everyday weather permitting. I am now Embracing my fears and breathing through those uncomfortable moments. You know those times in yoga when you think "I cant hold this posture another second!!!" Thats when i know its time to hold even longer and push those walls down. My body is strong and so is my Mind...no more doubt, no more fears. I positively affirming my beliefs to be successful in all avenues of life and im learning this through my practice. Grateful for my health, my family and all my supportive friends on this journey!

     Bikram posture #4 Awkward Pose, in Sanskrit Utkatasana. It shapes and Tones your legs, heals chronically cold feet and builds internal heat. It also helps relieve rheumatism and arthritis in the legs and helps to cure slipped discs and problems in the lower spine. Namaste Peeps!

Day 4....Getting Back to a Solid Practice ॐ

     Direction, Focus, Mental Clarity are all in reach after 4 days. The Mental cob webs have cleared and i can  get in touch with Deeper thoughts and feelings Inside. Overcoming my fears and obstacles are so empowering and liberating. Felt great today....I actually had a an amazing amount of energy! Im not sure how i ever drifted so far away from this life building practice. Im here to stay!

     Posture #3 Hands to Feet, sanskrit Pada-Hasthasana! This posture is a very deep forward bend stretching the spine and increasing flexibility. It works the muscles, ligaments and tendons of the legs. Increases Circulation in the legs as well. This posture also firm and trims the lower Body.

    Off to sleep for More Yoga in the Morning... Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti...Love Peace, Breathe Peace, Be Peace Namaste!

Day 2 was More Challenging than Day 1

     As excited as i am about getting back a regular practice, today was a difficult day. Without judgement, i acknowledge how out of shape my body has become in 4 months, Its like starting all over again. It reminds me of the first time i did yoga, im sore in places i forgot existed. I feel a real challenge of working through this and knowing where my body is at each day. Today i sat out on my mat for the last 10 minutes of class. Just wasnt feelin' it. Tomorrow will be a different day full of different challenges, same as the life we live. Thats what i love about yoga. I work so many issues out on the mat about my life with out even thinking about the actual issues!

     Posture #2 is Half Moon Pose, in sanskrit  Ardha-Chandrasana! Strengthens every muscle in the bodies core, especially in the abdomen. Flexes and strengthens the Latissmus dorsi, oblique, deltoid and trapezious muscles! It increases the flexibility of the spine, promotes proper kidney function. Also, helps to cure enlargement of the spleen and liver. Half moon also firms and trims the waistline, thighs, hips, abdomen and buttocks.

<3 Namaste!

My First day Back to my Practice!

     This was one of the most challenging classes i have ever taken. Reason being, i am completely out of shape, i have gained 17 lbs and my Body is a little jacked. All & All, i feel completely inspired and have missed this practice in my life! I am really excited for the days to come. I know the more i practice, the easier it becomes (physically). Mentally, it is a daily challenge depending on what is going on in my life. Again, this practice can only make me stronger and get me in touch with my center. Class #2 tomorrow morning!

    1. Pranayama.  As i i continue my Yoga journey, i will learn the Sanskrit names of all 26 postures and describe their benefits. Today is the first posture and the most important, Standing Deep Breathing...Pranayama... This Breathing Technique relaxes the body and the mind. It prepares you for the practice. It has many health benefits. Helps with shortness of breath, helps with asthma and is a huge stress reliever. Develops a steady mind, strong will power and good judgement. It isnt yoga without the breath! Namaste!

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” ~Lao Tzu

     After a knee injury and some time sensitive life issues. 4 months later, I am Starting back to a regular  Yoga practice this Saturday! I am so Excited! I am over-whelmed with Gratitude and Joy for this practice to be back in my life. I have been practicing some breathing exercises, meditation, chanting and i just completed a 3 day empowerment course. Saturday, i will be back to my Bikram practice and building my strength for a 200 hour Teacher Training program in up-state New York at Sivananda Ashram. Over the last 4 months, my diet has wavered and i have gained 14 lbs. INSANE.... I will be marking my future progress based on, class attendance, strengths/weaknesses, weight loss, diet, water consumption, motivation, spiritual awareness, energy level, motivation and feelings! I will share my experience fearlessly in these blogs! Thank you all my friends and family for the Love and Support Along this journey! Sat Nam.... Namaste!