If you have been reading my sporadic posts, you have noticed that I am struggling through a major plateau. I am still stuck in the trenches, but I have decided to shift my focus. I can only worry about the things that are in my control, not the many factors that are out my control.
I am still trying to improve my eating habits and get my workouts up to par in terms of frequency, but I have added some other goals to the list. I’m working on getting more sleep, managing my stress better and switching things up in general.
I thought I would take care of two things at once..switch things up and manage my stress. I enrolled in a beginner’s yoga course at this studio by my house. They have this program called Yoga 101. It’s a three week course on Tuesday evenings limited to 10 people. The instructor goes over all the basic of yoga, the history, poses, benefits, breathing…everything. The course also included a month of unlimited yoga at the studio. Tonight was my second class and I LOVE it!
I have done tons of classes from yogadownload.com and enjoyed all of them but I was never really sure if I was doing it right and I knew I could deepen my practice. I am into yoga not only for the physical benefits, but because of what it does for my mind and soul. I went to a Relax and Release class on Sunday that was an hour of yoga and breathing, followed by 30 minutes of meditation. I thought I would struggle through it and giggle or something, but it was exactly what I needed to relax and clear my head.
After only a few classes, I can tell I am hooked. This might just be what the doctor ordered to give my life the balance it desperately needs.
