Day 1 - Vinyasa Flow Total body - YogaFix30

Ready to Launch?!?

"Today is the first day of the rest of your life!"

Welcome to day 1! I'm overjoyed that you've decided to get addicted...to yoga! I encourage you to repeat each day's affirmation at least 10 times out loud if you can, or in your mind if you feel like there are too many people around (I totally get it!). All of our affirmations are from Louise Hay's classic book, "You Can Heal Your Life." Here is today's:

"I give myself permission to be all that I can be and I deserve the VERY best in life." 

Additional "homework:" Get a journal or notebook that you can use throughout this 30 days. Begin by writing down EVERYTHING that you're grateful for from 2017. On the next page, create a list of EVERYTHING that you want to have, do and be in 2018. Be as specific as possible. If you want to change careers, increase your income, find love, move into a new house, be sure to describe it as clearly as you can as if you already have it. For example, you could write something like, "I live in a home in the country with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It has gorgeous hardwood floors in every room and majestic views of Mount Shasta. There's a lake nearby where we spend lots of time swimming. I have more than enough money to pay for my new home and I'm so grateful that I no longer have financial worries." Create your ideal life and read it often! The clearer you are, the more the universe knows what to bring you! Have fun with this!

Love,
Lesley

PS If you feel weird about saying the daily affirmations, don't worry. I felt the same way. Just keep at it and you'll be amazed!

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 8 - HIIT Yoga

Into Week 2

"The question is not what you look at, but what you see."
-Henry David Thoreau

Here we are into our second week. Were you able to do all of the videos for week 1? If so, that's awesome and if not, not judgement. This isn't a race. I don't remember who said it but life is not a sprint, it's a marathon. You can take these classes at your own pace. They are here for you! Practice today's affirmation from Louise Hay:
"I rejoice in who I am. I am a beautiful expression of life, flowing perfectly at all times."  Today's class is a challenging HIIT practice so remember your affirmation!!

Additional "homework:" Energy flows where there's space for it to do so. If you have some clutter around your home (I know I do!) then start to get rid of it today. This homework might take some extra time, but it's worth the effort. Donate things that you don't use. File that paperwork, throw away things you don't need. Your life will feel much lighter! I'm getting excited about doing it just by writing this!! 

Love,
Lesley

PS I would love to see you in person!! I have some retreats coming up In the US in Santa Cruz, California and in Sedona, Arizona. Go here for more information and to access links to sign up...I hope to see you soon! xoxo

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 10 - Total Body Yoga Workout

The party starts when the worrying stops

"As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live."
-Johann Wolfgang Van Goethe

Congratulations on opening this message and embarking on day 10! You're doing great! I'm so happy that you're here. I was thinking about stress and worry because I experience it sometimes as I'm sure you do too. But the thing is...everything always works out for the best, right? I love that saying "worrying is like a rocking chair. You go back and forth and back and forth but you never get anywhere." 

Today's affirmation is:
"I am filled with joy. It flows through me with every beat of my heart." 

Additional "homework:" In your journal, write down some things that you were worried about in the past and how they were resolved. Did spending time worrying help you in any way? Is there anything you're worried about now? If so, write it down and then write, "I don't know how this situation will resolve but I trust that it will work out in the best possible way because I've been worried before, and things have always worked out for me."

All my love,
Lesley

PS See you tomorrow!! xoxo

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 12 - HIIT With Handstand

Have you Decluttered?

"One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose site of the shore for a very long time."
-Andre Gide

How is your closet looking? Have you started to get rid of your clutter? Be honest...is there more that you can give away or donate? Those things you haven't used or worn in a year are good to go!

Here it your affirmation:
"I center myself in safety and accept the perfection of my life. All is well." 

Additional "homework:" Keep working on that clutter situation. Research minimalism. You might enjoy letting go of much more than you initially thought! If you haven't started yet, begin to tackle those old papers and files that you've had forever too!

Love,
Lesley

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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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