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Vegas Yoga- Day 3

Saturday, November 11, 2017
This is my 3rd morning waking up in my Vegas Hotel while I'm traveling for work.

I'm feeling excellent this morning, and am eager to go into my day.

Much of my mental focus will circulate around work while I'm in Vegas (I fly home in 6 days) but I use the time on my mat to meditate and shape my mentality around a few key characteristics:
  • Always be truthful
  • Do not take things peronsally
  • Stay resilient
  • Stay calm
  • Stay kind
Those are great traits to have anyway, but they're especially useful when one is under a larger than normal amount of pressure. 

Physically, I feel good this morning.  I've managed to resist all of the unhealthy food options that are all around me 24/7 and have stuck to a steady, and sensible diet; this always makes me feel good regardless of my situation.  

My back is definitely talking to me, a bit, today.  The warmup I have on my mat will help shake out that stiffness.  Backbends keep you young so always incorporate them into your practice!

Saturday, November 11, 2017 (Part II
Feeling wonderful and magnificent.  I'm going to use the introspective and reflective "fruit" of this mornings practice to stay adhered to the 5 charachteristics I detailed above:


  • Always be truthful
  • Do not take things personally
  • Stay resilient
  • Stay calm
  • Stay kind


I'm going to use what I gathered on my mat this morning and share it with the world.

Namaste

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