Day 2 - Vinyasa Yoga for Core Strength
Core Focus!
It's day 2...time for your YogaFix!
How many things would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail?"
-Robert Frost
Wow! That is a great question. I know that fear of failure has kept me from putting my all into things in the past. Truth be told, if I knew I couldn't fail, I probably would have been a rock star!!
Your homework today is to practice a 5 minute meditation either sitting or laying down. Focus on your breath whenever your mind begins to wander, saying to yourself, "I am breathing in" on the inhale and, "I am breathing out" on the exhale. After you've completed 5 minutes (or more if you're feeling it), get a piece of paper and complete the following: "If I knew I couldn't possibly fail, I would..." Just write without censoring your thoughts...also known as stream of consciousness writing. You may be surprised at what you put down on your paper!
Today's affirmation is (from You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay), "I now choose to create a life that is joyful and abundant. I am at ease." Remember to repeat it in your mind or out loud 10 times or more today!
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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