Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Not much motivation to stay in the routine (even on day 2). A blog is useful because it gives something that one has to report to. It's currently 5:15am and I'm nearly done with the first mug of coffee.

I'll say that, after my practice yesterday, I felt better physically and mentally but, for whatever reason, that had worn off by the end of the day. I wasn't unhappy yesterday evening, but I was listless and felt a little dull. This morning I've got some minor stomach issues going on (don't know what could be causing it as I've had a clean diet for the past two days now). We'll see what some time on my mat can do for me.....

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 (Part II)
I'm writing this post yoga practice, as I did yesterday. It was the same physical practice and same asanas (poses) but it felt different; mental focus wasn't there today and I felt rushed for some reason. Who's rushing me?.....myself?..... In any event, I feel good, as always, that I practiced and had the diligence to return to the mat for the 3rd time this week.

I still feel a little odd around the ole digestive track area.... Again, I've had a 100% clean diet for the past 3 days so don't know what could be causing this. Maybe my body doesn't like cheese or something like that. Too bad! lulz. Today's practice was the same 40 minutes that it was yesterday. Time to clean up and take on the day.

Namaste

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