Yoga Fix 30 - 30 Days of Yoga with Lesley Fightmaster
You're in, you're awesome!
Welcome to YogaFix30. I'm soooo glad you're here!!! 30 days of yoga! The YouTube videos YogaFix30 is a journey and I couldn't be happier you're here!!! I might be biased but I think this is the best of the 30 day challenges. I hope you enjoy!
Love,
Lesley
Yoga Fix 30 - Day 4 - Vinyasa Flow to Strengthen Shoulders and Arms
Is it what you look at? Or what you see?
"Be careful how you interpret the world. It is like that"
-Eric Heller
Remember: you are the architect of your life. You're the author of your story and the director of your screenplay. You decide where to go, what to do, how to feel and most importantly, how to interpret to your circumstances.
It's day 4! Are you starting to feel the addiction take hold? I hope so! Here is today's affirmation. Remember to recite and/or write it at least 10 times:
"I am safe in the universe, and all life loves and supports me."
Additional "homework:" Meditate laying down or sitting up for 5 to 10 minutes and then write 3 pages of whatever comes to mind. Try not to censor yourself...
Love,
Lesley
Yoga Fix 30 - Day 11 - Shoulders, abs, headstand
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
I'm overjoyed that you're still here!! I hope you're enjoying the program and I thank you for all of your encouraging feedback.
Today's affirmation is:
"I know that Life always supports me." Read it, think it, write it! :-)
Additional "homework:" Write down a list of every positive thing you did in 2017 and all of the negative things that you did in 2017. Then go to your calendar and write in all of the positive things...reschedule the things that were awesome and then you'll have those things to look forward to!
Love,
Lesley
PS Join me at a retreat this year! You can add it to your calendar for 2018 if you like because I'd love to see you!!! Check it all out here: http://www.fightmasteryoga.com/new-events/
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 21 - Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Meditation is good...
"For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards for there you have been and there you will long to return."
-Leonardo Da Vinci
I read that Leonardo Da Vinci used to use a technique to tap into his creativity that involved a type of meditaion. He used the power of concentrating on a single point to allow his imagination and creativity to flourish. He would stare up at the clouds, gaze at the wall or at the bark of a tree looking for patterns or images that would stimulate his mind.
Our class today is a Loving Kindness or Metta Meditation. It's one of my favorite meditation techniques because it helps me to feel connected and loving toward everyone! It reminds me that we are truly all connected.
Practice today's affirmation at least 10 times to help build even more connection:
"Forgiveness. Understanding. Compassion. I bend and flow with ease and all is well."
Additional "homework:" One pointed-focus (Dharana). Find a wall and notice the texture looking for patterns. Or if it isn't too cold and you can head outside, look up at the clouds. Relax, breathe and stare at something...gazing at a candle is another great way to practice this meditation technique.
Love,
Lesley
PS I'm finally hosting my own signature yoga teacher training and I couldn't be more excited about it! Join me in my home town...I'd love to show you around and we'll practice at the beautiful ocean shala overlooking the beach. It doesn't get much better than that! :-) Get details here.