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Yoga Challenge Day 13 ~ A Place to Do the Yoga

Ever since I began practicing yoga I've maintained that I could survive a trip to jail as long as I could continue to practice yoga. Not like I aspire to living in a prison cell, but the beauty of yoga is that you can really practice anywhere, anytime. In fact, some might say that the more austere the environment, the better. You don't even really need a mat; just awareness, intention, and a willingness to experiment and learn. What more does a yogi need? Well, as I rolled out of bed this … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 13 ~ A Place to Do the Yoga

Yoga Challenge Day 11 ~ Sun Salutations

Morning is a wonderful time to roll out of bed and invigorate the body with Sun Salutations. It's easy to lose count how many you flow through as the breath deepens and the body loosens up and gets into a rhythmic pattern. Namaste! … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 11 ~ Sun Salutations

Yoga Challenge Day 10 ~ Commitment

I think I pushed the limits today for what constitutes the bare minimum for a yoga practice. I had a hard track workout this morning, so I don't feel exercised-deprived. I'm mainly concerned that I'm not prioritizing my time well enough to allow for a solid effort on the mat. That's probably where class attendance makes a difference in terms of demanding an honest effort. Day 10 is usually that time during the yoga challenge when it's useful to recommit to the spirit and intent of the … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 10 ~ Commitment

Yoga Challenge Day 9 ~ Tree in the Wind

Practiced yoga out on the dock again today after running 4 miles home from a pancake breakfast. Today was more blustery than normal, which made Tree pose more of an adventure than normal. I could definitely get used to living right on the water. I finished up with a nice meditation on the rippling waves. I'm also definitely getting pumped about this new Yoga Hack website concept. Lots more to come in the next week hopefully. … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 9 ~ Tree in the Wind

Yoga Challenge Day 7 ~ The Chatter Box

I have the cutest little daughter in the world named Kennedy. Even though she's only five years old, it's quite possible that she's said more words in her short life than I've said in my 30 or so years of human existence. Her mouth spits out sentences from the second she wakes up (way too early...) to the split second before her eyes shut and her brain turns off for the night. It's a fairly constant and rapid barrage. I bring this up only because Kennedy also likes to join me for yoga on … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 7 ~ The Chatter Box

Yoga Challenge Day 6 ~ Inspiration

I can't wait to post a picture of the beautiful and serene little spot I currently get to call my yoga "studio." You'll know what I mean when I post the photo tomorrow. I haven't taken the picture yet, so hopefully tomorrow morning is as lovely as this morning when I get around to snapping the picture. My current "studio" is a 10 x 10 foot dock sitting out on the sound that my wife's aunt lives on. It's awesome! This morning couldn't have been more ideal for a little bit of outdoor yoga. … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 6 ~ Inspiration