Well, here I am at Day #4 and I have no longer have any guilt about taking a break yesterday even if I didn't originally plan it. Often things have a way working out on their own if you let them. My arm hurts less today. I got 7hr 44mins sleep and only hit the snooze x1. I feel rested. I did 30 mins hard time in the pool. 15 minutes continuous before a 1-2 min break. Did freestyle x2 laps (not in a row) each 15 minute segment. Finished in the pool with x2 laps continuous freestyle. I will end each session with freestyle and add laps as my stamina increases. I am swimming breast stroke, with just my arms no legs, and with just legs no arms. I can feel different muscle groups being activated when I do this.
I came home, and popped in my yoga video. I gotta say I have only done this one once or twice and I wasn't thrilled to do it this morning. Once I got started I realized that hey, I really do like this routine and hey, I really do like the sound of this dudes voice.http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/AM-and-PM-Yoga-7074?gclid=CI6uydiL6bkCFVNo7AodDEoAxA I guess it is a testament that it takes a few times, even once, for you to get acclimated to something new. This is why I always try to try things more than once. It is our natural proclivity to be resistant to new experiences. Unfamiliar experiences innately raise anxiety in us because we like predictability as humans. Some people have mastered this better than others. I believe it gives you an edge in life to be aware of this and always challenge yourself. Even for as open minded and aware of this I am and my willingness to try things, I get into my comfort zone as well.
I followed up yoga with the next natural thing- meditation. 5 minutes in a variation of supported fish. (I do this without the props). http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/663. I feel ready for the day and have reinforced how great it feels to do yoga. I can incorporate yoga at home to meet my stretch and inner peace needs that yoga provides for me without going to a studio. I have practiced enough in a class that I know how to make the poses work for me and my ability. I really feel fantastic! Even Murphy has been getting into the action with me this week!
Tootles :)
Heather
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