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Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Woke up with a kink in my upper back.  I'll work it out on the mat but I have zero motivation this morning.  I don't believe the kink if from anything other than sleeping on it wrong.  I know that forward bends will help alleviate at least some of the pain I'm feeling now.

Also, woke up to the coffee machine full of water and grounds with someone forgetting to set the "brew delay" timer (that someone is me as I live alone, lulz).  I groggily reached for the pot this morning and the light weight of the empty container threw my early morning brain for a loop.

I'll hit my mat here in a bit to sweat it out.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 (Part II)
If you're not feeling like doing something and you're not in the mood for it; force yourself to do it and force yourself to do it better than you were originally anticipating.  Without realizing it, your attitude about that task begins to change.

My practice was a good one this morning.  I moved very slowly, taking long breaths in my Vinyasas which built up a lot of heat in my body.  The slower you move, the more difficult the practice is for me but the more physically rewarding as well.

Mentally, I felt pretty good.  I envisioned my body lit up while practicing and this helps to bring me a little more in tune with myself.

Looking forward to a great day and keeping the motivation going!!

Namaste.

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