Yoga Challenge Wrap UP

Well six weeks of Yoga was interesting. I would definitely recommend you give it a try... if six weeks seems to long, try doing a month. I have, for a long time, tried to incorporate Yoga or Pilates into my workout routine 1-2x per week, but this was the first time I made Yoga a daily practice. Here are a few things I took away from the experience...

1. Like many other things in life, practice, practice, practice makes you better. Even if you're not the most bendy/flexible person, repetition will get results.
2. There is no such thing as perfection in yoga. Even if you master the movement, you still have to master the mindfulness and that perhaps, can take a lifetime.
3. It seems like everyone in Austin practices Yoga. There may be more yoga studios here then nail salons.
4. Focusing on equal and opposite forces while you stretch or hold specific positions adds a whole new degree of difficulty and physical awareness. This is something that can easily carry over into the weight room.
5. Vinyasa yoga to a Beyoncé playlist is by far the best thing ever!
6. Taking time out for yourself... to clear your head...to focus inward... might be one of the best things you can do for your body.

While I may not be able to do yoga every day now that summer is over; I will definitely make a point to go a few times a week.

Happy Sweating :)