Today I achieved my goal of 30 continuous days of yoga. Aside from two days on my own while camping last weekend, the rest has been at the Sun Water Spa. Heck, 30 for 30 was such a good deal that even Neale has begun a practice.
A few things that have stood out over the past 30 days:
- Having a place to go and a reservation to be there is a motivator for getting off of my ass.
-The breathing exercise are fascinating and really help to focus the mind on the practice. A problem that I have at home is what my teacher Chris Dwyer affectionately calls "monkey mind". My brain just jumps all over the place until I think of something I really have to do at that moment that is not yoga.
- Shavasana is crucial to your practice. It is not just lying around on the mat.
- My body came back ever so quickly. Much faster than I imagined.
- The horse loves my soft, open hips. Keeping up with a consistent practice is worth it just to make his life better.
- Making the choice to engage in a yoga practice is influencing all other aspects of my life. I have been making healthier choices in my diet just because I feel great and don't need to comfort eat. I am sleeping well and sex is better when you're loose and fit.
- My clothes fit!
- Also, there is so much more to the practice than just the physical. A great teacher can help focus you mentally as well.
I am so pleased that I am going to try a monthly membership. I figured if I have paid in advance, I will make the effort to keep up with the practice.
