After way too long, I finally did some exercising tonight and got in activity points! For the last little while I've been making really ridiculous excuses as to why I can skip out on activity every day. Whether it's being too tired, too busy, or "I'll do it tomorrow"...I've managed to get out of my fitness routine. Tonight I planned on making it to the gym, but after lots of household chores I realized that wasn't going to happen. But instead of letting another day go by I rolled out my yoga mat and found a 35 minute yoga video on YouTube.
Let me tell you something about yoga: it is incredible. It's not easy, but I love the way I feel when I do it. I had to stop the video every 10 minutes or so to take short breaks, but even after the first 10 minutes I could feel a huge change within my body. My muscles felt stronger and more relaxed all at the same time, and I felt a burst of energy within me. I hadn't noticed how much tension I've been carrying lately but boy did I figure it out quickly tonight. The benefits of yoga are truly amazing, both physically and mentally. I feel so at peace when I am on my mat and I can feel the stress and worry leaving my body.
I would encourage everyone to give yoga a try. Take it slow and ease your way into your practice, but really devote yourself to giving 100%. I'm so happy I was reminded tonight of how much I love it and how wonderful it makes me feel.
Have you all done yoga before? What are your favorite things about it?
