Monday, March 6, 2017
I've had the past 4 days off from work and have been having very nice and relaxing mornings where I don't get up at a pre-determined time. I allow myself a little more luxury time with my coffee drinking as well and don't hit my mat at 6:00am sharp.
I am a firm believer in routines but I'm also a firm believer in having a time and place where one's routine is broken. I'm enjoying the break from routine but will be getting back into my normal 5:00am wake-up call tomorrow.
Physically, the past 4 days have been filled with 8 mile training runs and long hikes. My legs are definitely stronger than they've been in a while which means I'm going to have to continue breaking up the newly formed muscle; if I don't, it'll form into unbendable wood and I'll regress my yoga practice back more than I'd like. Other than that, physically, I'm feeling strong and proud.
Emotionally and spiritually, I'm feeling a little apprehension about going back into my routine after a 4 day hiatus from work but I'm hoping some time on my mat will help clear out that anxiety and stress.
I'm going to search areas of fear (anxiety is nothing more than fear, in my opinion), and try to eliminate them.
Monday, March 6, 2017 (Part II)
My motivation has been missing every morning for the past week. While I've said this many times before, motivation is good, but you have to force yourself to do what you're supposed to even when your motivation isn't there. Creating your own motivation is important.
My physical practice was exceptional this morning. I moved through my Vinyasa series and was sweating by the end of it. Forward bends are definitely set back from running/hiking, but, as I've said, I'm tearing down and rebuilding a lot of muscle so those set backs and plateaus are to be expected.
I noticed my posture the other day and how my upper chest doesn't quite sit tall and proud and face forward. I went into my backbend series with caution (as always) but with a good drive and commitment to find a deeper arc in my spine in an attempt to correct my chest dropping.
Finished with a wonderful Savasna and am ready to tackle my day.
Namaste
I've had the past 4 days off from work and have been having very nice and relaxing mornings where I don't get up at a pre-determined time. I allow myself a little more luxury time with my coffee drinking as well and don't hit my mat at 6:00am sharp.
I am a firm believer in routines but I'm also a firm believer in having a time and place where one's routine is broken. I'm enjoying the break from routine but will be getting back into my normal 5:00am wake-up call tomorrow.
Physically, the past 4 days have been filled with 8 mile training runs and long hikes. My legs are definitely stronger than they've been in a while which means I'm going to have to continue breaking up the newly formed muscle; if I don't, it'll form into unbendable wood and I'll regress my yoga practice back more than I'd like. Other than that, physically, I'm feeling strong and proud.
Emotionally and spiritually, I'm feeling a little apprehension about going back into my routine after a 4 day hiatus from work but I'm hoping some time on my mat will help clear out that anxiety and stress.
I'm going to search areas of fear (anxiety is nothing more than fear, in my opinion), and try to eliminate them.
Monday, March 6, 2017 (Part II)
My motivation has been missing every morning for the past week. While I've said this many times before, motivation is good, but you have to force yourself to do what you're supposed to even when your motivation isn't there. Creating your own motivation is important.
My physical practice was exceptional this morning. I moved through my Vinyasa series and was sweating by the end of it. Forward bends are definitely set back from running/hiking, but, as I've said, I'm tearing down and rebuilding a lot of muscle so those set backs and plateaus are to be expected.
I noticed my posture the other day and how my upper chest doesn't quite sit tall and proud and face forward. I went into my backbend series with caution (as always) but with a good drive and commitment to find a deeper arc in my spine in an attempt to correct my chest dropping.
Finished with a wonderful Savasna and am ready to tackle my day.
Namaste
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