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Yep, there's no way yoga was happening first thing this morning. It's just too damn cold! To add to that I woke up with a whole body soreness that took even me by surprise because I had been feeling so good the past few days. (I blame not drinking hardly any water yesterday- I know, I need to fix that)
SO, today's challenge took place after a 8,500 step day at about 6:30 PM.. I'm not going to lie to you. I really didn't want to practice today. My body hurt, I felt spaced out and tired and going back out into the cold wasn't my idea of a good time at the end of the day...
But here we are. SO thankful that today's class was only 30 minutes long. That being said it wasn't easy at all. So if you're looking for a full body workout and you're running low on time, the link at the bottom of this post is for you.
+ Deep thoughts?
Thank you to everyone who has been blogging your journey as you do the challenge with me. Part of what got me through today was knowing I didnt want to let you down! <3
Until tomorrow friends!
A tired and sore,
Dayleeyoga
+ Link to today’s video : Rise & Shine! (35 min) | DoYogaWithMe.com
+ What’s this challenge about?? Read my intro post!
We've also set up a Discord channel for anyone who’s participating and wants to chat with others going through the same program for support. If you just want to hang out and complain about how sore you are that’s totally fine too. <3-> CLICK HERE FOR THE DISCORD INVITE <-
I'm working through the Intermediate challenge but if you're interested... Here’s the full BEGINNER Schedule from my last 30 Day Challenge…
| # | Title | Post |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | "Because I Didn’t wake up like this…" | Hatha Yoga for Grounding |
| Day 2 | "Because I had some rough dreams last night…" | Yoga for Stress Relief |
| Day 3 | "Because I’m officially declaring it Cozy Chilldown Sunday… " | Hatha Yoga for Self Care II |
| Day 4 | "Because I didn’t know how much I needed this class today!" | A Deep Release for the Shoulders and Neck |
| Day 5 | "Because sometimes the disk needs defragmenting!" | Settling Into Relaxation |
| Day 6 | "Because transition energies have me a little anxious this week… " | Yin/Yang Yoga for the Shoulders and Upper Back |
| Day 7 | "Because I got tired of being at war with my body" | Spinal Care for Beginners |
| Day 8 | "Because life takes it’s toll..." | Releasing The Neck |
| Day 9 | "Because Day 9 is magical, trust me..." | Flow Yoga to Energize |
| Day 10 | "Because I woke up SOREEE!" | Hatha Yoga on the Ground |
| Day 11 | "Because I’ve been feeling entirely out of sync lately..." | Deep Release for the Hips, Hamstrings and Lower Back |
| Day 12 | "Because today I wanted to quit..." | Bend and Stretch |
| Day 13 | "Because today feels a little bit better…" | Yoga for Inner Strength & Core Work |
| Day 14 | "Because I’m really not in the mood today…" | Align, Stabilize and Stretch |
| Day 15 | "Because I’m best when I’m centered…" | Love Yourself |
| Day 16 | "Because I’m draaagggging today…" | Bedtime Yin Yoga |
| Day 17 | "Because some days it just feels so damn good" | Yoga for the Feet |
| Day 18 | "Because it’s never as bad as you imagine…" | Breath, Balance and Twists |
| Day 19 | "Because I promised myself I’d take it easy today…" | Yin Yoga for the Lower Back |
| Day 20 | "Because I'm coming for you Wednesday…" | Deepening Relaxation |
| Day 21 | "Because I needed to feel powerful again…" | Core Strength & Stretch |
| Day 22 | "Because ya gotta get that oxygen in!…" | Yin Yoga for the Shoulders |
| Day 23 | "Because it’s good to feel good on a Saturday…" | Yoga for Sciatica Relief |
| Day 24 | "Because sometimes you need access alternate dimensions…" | Kundalini Yoga for Beginners |
| Day 25 | "Because sometimes your morning is GO GO GO!…" | Morning Slow Hatha Yoga Flow |
| Day 26 | Because we got an awesome few weeks coming up! | A Yin Practice |
| Day 27 | "Because it’s ok to EXPAND!" | Challenging Beginner Hatha Yoga |
| Day 28 | "Because I’m nervous…" | Kundalini Yoga for the Root Chakra |
| Day 29 | "Because Friday waits for no one!" | Yoga for Inner Acceptance |
| Day 30! | Because It feels so damn good to finish what you started! | Hatha Yoga for Better Sleep |
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You showed some girlpower ;)
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Thank you mlvanderwaal! I was SOOOooOOOo close to not going through with it. This weather has been miserable and I've been feeling pretty run down, but I'm really glad I went through with it <3
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I can identify! I start my day at 4 am! That's before the darned rooster crows. Lazy bird! Correct me id I am wrong because I just starting over after many years away. Is it not better to rest a day after a really hard work out to give the body tome catch up? or I am all wet?
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Yes typically I'd agree with you, but I'm following a specific 30 day challenge that is SUPPOSED to have engineered in "rest" days. Even though they are still yoga, they're more gentle stretch oriented classes. That was definitely my experience in the beginner class, and it would probably be the same for me in intermediate, but skill and fitness wise I'm somewhere in between beginner and intermediate.
I wanted to push myself this time around but it's been a tough one!
<3
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Don't push too hard. Leave something for you and us!
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You're right, balance has never been one of my strong suits, that's why I'm doing all the yoga!... wait.. ;)
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I've had a few late starts to warm up as well the last few days haha, just something about the cold weather! but looks like you got enough self-motivation, that is awesome :)
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haha thank you @polebird i'm certainly fighting to keep the motivation up! We'll see what Day 13 Brings! <3
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