Day 10
Happy Shoulders
Perseverance & Commitment
“I’m strong to the finish ’cause I eats me spinach”
Popeye, the Sailor Man
What’s your spinach?
What gets you to show up, do your practice, and stick with it when the going gets tough?
What gets you to the end of your practice?
Here’s a clue:
It’s your why
Why do you practice yoga?
Is it to feel better? Have greater clarity? Become more flexible? Become stronger? Lose some weight? Tone up? Find inner peace? Taste bliss? Awaken?
All those answers are “right” and you can experience them all by playing yoga. But only one (or maybe two 🙂 ) is what resonates most for you. It’s what creates the drive to open your e-mail, read this message, and play the video.
When you discover your main motivator for playing yoga, it will keep you strong to the finish!
Your WHY is the thing that will get you up 10 minutes earlier in the morning. Drag you off the couch, when you’re tired. Keep you going when you want to quit.
Your WHY will shape your experience and provide a measurement for progress.
Your WHY will define your path.
Take some time and ask yourself, WHY are you practicing yoga? Write it down. Say it out loud to yourself. Tape it to the wall.
Now let’s get ready to play!
Today’s practice will have you holding the poses for one minute. It will get you practicing the art of perseverance.
Remember, if you haven’t connected with your WHY though, you will question why you should persevere. It will be more challenging to know when you need to stick it out and when it’s important to honor your boundaries and take a step back to breathe. Connect with your why and move forward with confidence, you are right where you need to be.
The practice of yoga begins now.
Intention:
- Open the shoulders and chest. Hold each pose for one minute.
TIME:
- 7 minutes
props:
- A wall or closed door 🙂
Action Steps:
Schedule Your Practice
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AUDIO – MP3
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Coaching Call
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Coaching Call Dates
* All calls will be at 9:00 pm EST and run for 30-45 minutes.
September 27, 2016 – Kindness to those who are happy. I.33 – the audio for this call did not record. It’s ok 🙂 You didn’t miss a thing. We will make this call up at the end of the fall session. 🙂
October 4, 2016 – Compassion for those who are less fortunate. I.33
October 11, 2016 – Honor for those who embody noble qualities. I.33
October 18, 2016 – Equanimity to those whose actions oppose your values. I.33
October 25, 2016 – Engage the focus on an inspiring object. I.35
November 1, 2016 – Dedicate yourself to anything that elevates and embraces your heart. – I.39
Missed A Practice?
Week 1
Day 1
Happy Lower Back – strengthen the Transverse Abdominals to support the back.
Day 2
Happy Lower Back – strengthen outer and inner thighs to support the back.
Day 3
Loving Kindness Meditation
Day 4
Happy Lower Back – strong core yoga flow
Week 2
Day 5
Happy Lower Back – open calves and hamstrings
Day 6
Happy Lower Back – Open up the thighs and hips.
Day 7
Meditation – Chartres Labyrinth
Day 8
Happy Hippy Jelly Roll Flow – Long Yoga Flow
Week 3
Day 9
Happy Shoulders – Shoulders at the Wall
QUESTIONS OR THOUGHTS?
Thank you for playing with me today! I’ll see you on your mat!
with love and light,
xoxo