Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 89

DAY 89 - Another beautiful afternoon of yoga. I did several sun salutations, then rested in savasana for longer than usual. Listening to my breath and feeling the breeze gently flow over me, was enough to take me away.

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 88

DAY 88 - I may not have had a long practice today, but it was perfect. I got to be out in my outside yoga space (see photo below). As you can see, it is such a beautiful and peaceful place to sit and do yoga. I wasn't sure how much time I would have today, so my theme was to take it slow. I only did a few asana, but I moved in and out of each one very slowly and took my time once I was there. The birds singing in the background is always a bonus!

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 87

DAY 87 - I've been wanting to do a longer Asana practice, but the last few days I haven't been able to find the right time. Today was the same... my son's naps have been short lately and my husband had a soccer game this evening. I knew I might not have much time today, so throughout the day I did a pose here and a pose there when the mood struck me. Sometimes this can be beneficial to help you cruise through your day without stress and it can provide you with multiple "mini" escapes from the day. Maybe tomorrow I will have a longer stretch of time?

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 86

DAY 86 - A gentle sequence tonight with mainly forward bending poses to ease my mind and relax me. Before this, I sat with my eyes closed and holding my sleeping son. Holding him while he is sleeping and before I put him in bed; is probably the most calming part of my day. I love this moment of stillness, love, and the connection we share during this time.

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 85

DAY 85 - Twist and Detox! This was the sequence I chose today from Yoga Journal. I was hoping to get a good afternoon practice in today. I had to keep stopping and starting again because my son had a very short nap, then was extremely grumpy from cutting 4 teeth and wouldn't let me do my yoga very easily. Oh well, it was just one of those days...que sera sera!

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 84

DAY 84 - I have Ulcerative Colitis and yoga has often helped relieve me of my symptoms time and time again. My stomach was bothering me a little the last couple of days, so I did a restorative sequence that I put together years ago which always helps with my colitis. If I do this sequence daily, I always see good results. I need to at least remember to include a few key poses each day: Supported Bridge, Shoulderstand, and Lord of the Fishes Twist.

Yoga Everyday for a Year - DAY 83

DAY 83 - Just a quick meditation tonight. As I sat trying to think of a peaceful and beautiful image, thoughts of New Zealand kept entering my mind. It was like a slide show of photos in my mind of this magic country I had lived in for over 3 years. The images that came to mind the most was of "the mount." This is where I spent so much of my time walking, sitting, doing yoga, meditating, enjoying the beach and ocean, having coffee, and most importantly visiting with all my amazing friends I had there. I felt a longing to be there. I felt that slight pain of sadness or missing something in my heart. But then I smiled because it was a part of me that would be engraved in my soul forever. I had so many wonderful memories there and made long lasting friendships. I even met my husband there! I then also smiled even bigger because I know that I will be there again someday soon and my husband and I can share it with our son. Thank you New Zealand and to all my friends there for creating such a special memory and safe place for me to go to in my mind when I need you.