Yoga Fix 30 - Day 5 - Yoga for Core!

DANGER!!!

"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but setting our aim too low and achieving our mark."
-Michelangelo

Welcome to day 5. I love today's quote. It can be so scary to set high expectations for ourselves. I know! But, if we set our goals high and fall short, it's totally okay. So reach for the sky and believe yourself. You at least deserve that, right? If you achieve your wildest dreams that's awesome. If you don't, I be you'll achieve something equally as awesome that you weren't even expecting. It's a win-win!

Here's today's Louise Hay affirmation...you know what to do:
"I trust the process of life. I am safe." 

Additional "homework" Write down some goals that you want to achieve this year and don't sell yourself short!

Love,
Lesley

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 14 - Gentle Yoga and Pranayama

Extend your life!

"We are shaped and fashioned by what we love."
-Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this message! Today's yoga video focuses on a pranayama practice. The word "prana" in Sanskrit means 'life force or energy" and "ayama" means "to extend." When we practice prananyama, we're literally extending our life! I remember hearing that T. Krishnamacharya. known as the father of modern yoga,  said a yogi's life isn't measured by the number of years but is measured instead by the number of breaths. It is said that T. Krishnamacharya predicted that he would live to be 100 years old because he said that he would regulate his breath to live that long. He was 100 years old when he died. 

Normally, on average, we only use about 30% of our lung capacity. Pranayama practice helps to increase that capacity, and taking longer, breaths enriches our blood with more oxygen. It also can help bring about feelings of peace and well-being.

Today's affirmation to practice is:
"I trust the process of life. All I need is always taken care of. I am safe." 

Additional "homework:" Practice extending your breath today. Sit or lay down and begin inhaling for the count of 4 and then exhaling for the count of 4, as you continue, increase your count. See how long your can increase your inhale/exhale without causing any straining. 

Love,
Lesley

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Yoga Fix 30 - Day 17 - Strong abs!

Sometimes the seemingly bad leads to the good.

"Barn's burnt down. Now I can see the moon."
-Mizuta Masahide

In today's video, we're going to work on strengthening our abdominal and core muscles...it's kind of intense, but don't worry...it goes by quickly! Notice how it feels to practice your Agni Sara pranayama (when you exhale all the air out and then strongly pull your belly in and up). How does it feel? Is it getting any easier?  

And to keep our minds strong and clear, here is our Louise Hay affirmation for today...keep practicing these!! 
"Divine Spirit is the structure of my life. I am safe and loved and totally supported." 

Additional "homework:" Have you ever had a situation that you thought was the worst thing possible turn out to be an awesome thing? Write about it!! 

Love,
Lesley

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Yoga Fix 30 - Day 30 - Hip Opening Flow

I am so proud of you!

"...don't stay timid. Load the ship and set out. No one knows for certain whether the vessel will sink or reach the harbor. Cautious people day, 'I'll do nothing until I can be sure.' Merchants know better. If you do nothing, you lose. Don't be one of those merchants who won't risk the ocean."
-Rumi

Congratulations! I'm so proud of you for being here and going through this journey with me. I hope you're proud of yourself too! Whether you made it through in 30 days or it took longer, it doesn't matter. What matters is that you showed up for yourself. You got onto your mat, moved through the postures as best you could and focused on your breath. The breath focus is where the magic happens! Poses come and poses go, but the breath is constant. Think back to day 1 and how you felt. Notice if there are any differences. I bet you feel physically stronger! I also bet that you're feeling calmer, more centered, and peaceful. You probably also feel more confident and good about yourself...as well you should! Keep getting on your mat as often as you can. If you want to continue with me tomorrow, be sure to go to http://www.patreon.com/fightmasteryoga and sign up to become a patron. I'm so grateful for your support and I wanted to be able to offer something in return. So, you'll have access to 7 additional yoga classes focused on each of the 7 chakras that won't be available anywhere else. It's just a small "thank you" and token of my gratitude. You'll also get discounts on courses, workshops and retreats. Plus, I've been meeting up with our Patron group once a week for Live video calls to answer questions, and chat about yoga! I hope to see you there! 
Keep up the daily affirmations! You'll be amazed by the positive changes that occur in your life:
"I release the past, I am free to move forward with love in my heart." 

Additional "homework:" Continue your visualizations of your dream life!  Set aside 15 or 20 minutes a day where you focus on what you want to bring into your life and be sure to visualize it as if it's already happening. Most importantly, practice gratitude for everything! Don't stay timid...set out onto the ocean and never, ever, ever give up on yourself! 

Love,
Lesley

PS Join me this summer in Greece and/or Morocco We'll have such a wonderful time...hanging out with Fightmaster Yogi's is the best!! xoxo