Yoga Fix 30 - Day 19 - Vinyasa Flow Hip Openers and Bird of Paradise

What scares you?

"Always go with the choice that scares you the most because that's the one that's going to require the most from you."

Thank you for reading my email!! Yay, you're still here!!!  I'm overjoyed that you're feeding your addiction...to yoga! Seriously, you're doing an amazing job of creating a healthy habit for your life. Keep up the great work!

Repeat today's affirmation at least 10 times. It's a powerful one...Louise Hay was such an amazing woman!! Here it is:
"I am important. I count. I now care for and nourish myself with love and with joy" 

Additional "homework:" Take some time to daydream about a life beyond your wildest dreams...even if the idea of how to get there scares you. Focus on the awesomeness of your dream-life. Spending time there will help you to co-create it! 

Love,
Lesley

PS I'm leading some retreats this summer in Morocco and Greece as well as 2-day workshop in Amsterdam. Come and hang out with me in person. We'll have soooooo much fun! Plus you'll meet Duke and the boys...maybe you'll even decide to be in a video with me! Click here for more info and to register (scroll down for Amsterdam, Greece and Morocco).

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 20 - Vinyasa Flow to Forearm Balance (Pincha Mayurasana)

Heart energy is love energy

"Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."
-John Wooden

Today's video focuses on opening the heart, strengthening the shoulders and core and includes pincha mayurasana...forearm balance. There were lots of comments on the videos that included headstand and handstand, so I hope you have fun going upside down today too. Remember, ifyou have injuries, high blood pressure that isn't controlled, glaucoma or your moon cycle is heavy, please practice dolphin pose instead.  
Here is today's affirmation. Remember...at least 10 times!
"It is my birthright to live life fully and freely. I am worth loving. I now choose to live life fully." 

Additional "homework:"Watch a movie that makes you happy! You could choose a comedy that makes you laugh out loud, or something that fills your heart with joy. There's even a documentary called, "Happy" that focuses on people around the world who are happy and how they live...it's quite beautiful! 

Love,
Lesley

PS Join me on Patreon! Not only will you help to support continued yoga videos from Fightmaster Yoga but you'll also have access to the amazing Fightmaster Yoga Patreon community and to 7 more videos following the end of YogaFix30. Click here for more information! 

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.

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 22 - Vinyasa Flow for arms, back and balance

Life is but a dream

"Our truest life is when we are in dreams, awake"
-Henry David Thoreau

I'm so glad you opened my message today. Are you dreaming right now? Are you awake? Are you woke? How do you know for sure? Sometimes I wonder about reality...you know, in those times when I'm feeling super deep...lol. Seriously though. How do we really know for sure what is real. How much power do we have to shape our reality and to make our life into a living dream? I believe that we have a lot more power to co-create our lives than most of us know. Do you? Test it out and see!!  

Practice your daily affirmation to help create your dream life:
"I know that Life always supports me." 

Additional "homework:" I know that you wrote in your journal about things you want to accomplish however, give it another go today. The written word is powerful and visualizing is as well. Write down your interpretation of your dream life. Be as specific as you possible can and write it in the present tense as if it's already happening. Trust that what you're visualizing already exists for you...as if it's in your personal escrow account. Keep your attitude of gratitude and find plenty of things to be thankful for today and every day. Write a gratitude list of at least 2 things a day. Dream your life and live your dreams.

Love,
Lesley

PS Visualize yourself with me on a retreat or workshop!! I'll do the same because I'd love to see you!! Check out where I'll be here.

Yoga Fix 30 - Day 23 - More Core

Strong Body, Strong Mind

"People from India have a saying, 'Everything will be all right in the end. If it's not all right, it is not the end."
-Patel (From the film, "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel")

As we enter our last full week of YogaFix30, take a moment to pause and notice how you feel. Are you feeling stronger? I'm sure your body is getting physically stronger and even if you don't notice it, have you noticed less pain in your joints and/or back? As our bodies become stronger, there's more muscular support and less pain. What about your mental strength? Have you found it any easier to quiet your thoughts? Many people have been commenting that they feel so much more peaceful and that they're sleeping better. Some report that they're experiencing less anxiety and depression. These are all benefits of your yoga addiction! I'm so glad you're still here and I want you to take a moment to congratulate yourself on continuing to show up for yourself!   This affirmation will continue to strengthen your mind...remember to repeat it:
"My thoughts flow freely and easily. I move through ideas with ease." 

Additional "homework:" Remember, our thoughts create our reality. The more we can remove fear and doubt from our thought process, the better. Tonight, before falling asleep, take 5 minutes to focus on your heart's desire. Make your wish your mantra. Create a clear picture in your mind of what you want to bring into your life and create a clear intention of it so that your subconscious can "go to work" on it while you're sleeping!

Love,
Lesley

PS A great way to support the continuation of Fightmaster Yoga videos is through Patreon! We have a lovely community there and one of the perks of membership is that you can join me in a video call to discuss yoga, ask any questions and to meet other Fightmaster Yogi's. Plus, I'm creating 7 additional classes that will only be available on Patreon after this 30 day program is finished, so go to http://www.patreon.com/fightmasteryoga to find out more. You can pledge any monthly amount that you can afford and you'll have access to everything there. I'm sooooo grateful to our Patreon supporters because without them, Fightmaster Yoga probably couldn't continue. Thank you all so much!! xoxo