The past week has had its challenges for me in terms of family issues. Thank goodness for my hatha yoga practice which definitely helps alleviate the stress! Last night, because I was discussing some of these "issues" with a good buddy, I went to bed late.
Way too late. I felt tired this morning when that 4 a.m. alarm sounded. And, then I remembered-- I can do my rebounding and hatha yoga this afternoon as I'd be leaving work early for a meeting with my son's teachers! My head hit the pillow once more for another 45 minutes or so.
The morning went okay except I noticed fatigue setting in from time to time. I ate my (healthy) lunch and 30 minutes later, I was crashing....! Gees, what is going on - I am used to lots of energy!?
After my school meeting I ran some errands and then went to my rec room for my personal exercise time. I rebounded for 25 minutes and then laid out the mat for another 25 minutes of yoga. And it finally hit me - especially as I felt so relaxed and rejuvenated after my yoga poses. For me, at least, yoga in the morning essentially sets the tone for and boosts my whole day! I was slumping today because I had switched to an afternoon exercise session. I hadn't really woken up this morning! I felt energized only the latter part of the day. That's why morning yoga practice is best - at least for me. I get to enjoy energy throughout the day!
Wisdom of the Day: "While access to a good teacher is useful, yoga is essentially a process of self-observation, development- and- realization, so the most important thing is for you to practice yoga for yourself, by yourself, with confidence." ~Tara Fraser, The Easy Yoga Work Book.
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