Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 80

DAY 80! - My family left today, so I needed a quick pick-me-up sequence to get my blood pumping during my son's afternoon nap. I picked a 15 min Kundalini class called Enliven Yourself. This sequence got me moving and revived my body! These types of Kundalini classes are always fun, get your heart pumping, and can be done by anyone.

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 79

DAY 79 - My body is feeling really good from all the yoga! I haven't had the aches and pains in my back and neck that I was getting before. Maybe from the yoga? The last several days I have chosen to do my own sequence and mainly just went with what has felt good at the time. Sometimes I enjoy doing this and sometimes I enjoy following a video or instructor. Being experienced in yoga allows you to choose, which can be really nice to be creative and playful with your yoga. Tonight I chose to do some restorative poses to relax after another busy day with my family. Short, but a sweet surrender to the body and breath!

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 78

DAY 78 - With family in town, my days are long and busy. Tonight I was ready to rest and relax! Just before bed, I laid in legs up the wall pose and did some deep breathing. Then it was off to dreamland.

Yoga Everyday for a Year-DAY 77

DAY 77 - Yoga on the porch this morning! It was so amazing last night under the stars, so I took the opportunity this morning to do yoga outside again. The sun was still low in the sky, and there was a beautiful breeze. I did a strong and energizing sequence, which felt amazing. What a way to start the day!

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 76

DAY 76- Yoga under the stars!! I had a magical yoga session outside tonight on my back deck. The weather was perfect! There was a very slight cool breeze and a beautiful clear night sky, allowing me to see all the stars. This was probably my favorite yoga moment so far this year. I would have liked to stay out there for hours and hours; breathing in the cool, fresh air, gazing at the stars, and smiling into the night. As I was out there, I was reminded of when I used to teach a yoga class in New Zealand at 6am up "the Mount." When we met at the bottom it was dark. As we got to the top and started to do our yoga, the sun would begin to rise. What an unforgettable class!

The yoga felt so amazing tonight too! Earlier today I played a little soccer with my husband and slightly pulled my quad muscle. I was able to really stretch this muscle in a variety of ways, which helped my leg feel much better after. I feel so refreshed and ready for bed now. I can't wait to do this again!

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 75

DAY 75 - Happy Birthday to me! After a really fun and looong day with my family, I did a quick evening flow. I had all the windows open in my room to let in the cool breeze and sweet smell of outside. This restored peace to my mind and soothed my tired body. Inhale. Exhale.

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 74

DAY 74 - This afternoon I had two choices, nap while my son is sleeping since I didn't have much sleep last night, or do yoga to energize myself to help get me through the rest of the day. I had a a lot to do this evening, so I chose YOGA!! :) It worked! I did a few sun salutations, then some energizing standing and balance poses, followed with pigeon, a standing twist and several side-bends. I felt great after and was able to cruise through my afternoon easily. Oh the power of yoga!