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Today I did NOT want to hit the mat. I had plenty of time, I didn’t wake up to messages from clients and my body feels pretty good in terms of soreness. I really was just over the whole idea of putting my shoes on, trudging down to the bathroom, rolling the mat out and doing a zillion downward dogs.
Lol I guess we cant wake up every day excited about achieving ultimate mystical transcendence. That being said, the class started with the instructor saying:
"Sometimes you don’t always want to roll out our your mat, but you’ll never be sorry you did…"
Damnit.
ok
FINE.
Let’s do this.
This class was the perfect 80%. I didn’t have to modify much but I still found it challenging with room for improvement and there was some deep hip stretches which I’m always in need of. It felt really good to be finished, laying on the mat, tapped, but not in pain. We’ve been reading about the 80% rule in IKIGAI:The Japanese secret to a long and happy life this month, and since it’s been on the brain I’m noticing it more and more.
Considering I’m an 110% kinda gal. Learning to challenging myself, work to and even eat until 80% full, means I’m still able to grow and progress, but breaks the cycle of burnout from doing too much and guilt and apathy from doing too little.
80% man it’s where it’s at.
+ Deep thoughts?
I think there were some, but I don’t remember. I was however, totally at peace. Breathing deep and relaxed. Any time I get into deep hip work it really sets me free physically and emotionally. I’m telling you, stretch your hip flexors, psoas, and IT band. ESPECIALLY ladies, and especially if you’ve gone through a heavily stressful or traumatic time.
I thought the term “we store stuff in our hips” was just a nice saying.
It’s not.
Do it!
Until tomorrow friends!
<3
Dayleeoga
+ Link to today’s video : Power Yoga for Motivation ( 46 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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It's Monday morning!!! Okay!!! I didn't want to get out of my warm and cosy bed at 3 am! Where's that coffee at? Darn it! Stubbed my toe on the way to the clothes line looking for pants in the dark! Kudos to you for making down to do your yoga. I'm not that dedicated on Monday mornings!
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Haha im not sure I ever realized it was a monday morning until just now- but 18 days straight is starting to get a little old lol- never the less! we're more than hale way there, so it's a downhill glide from here- at least that's what I'll keep telling myself. ;)
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Love this! I really resonated with your post today :) And I've loved the concept of Ikigai since I learnt about it, so am very happy to see it here!
One of my favourite diagrams:
And now back to yoga... I'm feeling a bit tired for a 46 min workout, but I'll do my best! See you on the other side :)
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Get it girl! It didn’t find it TOO grueling- it’s not a Gigi class after all lol- going to be posting about IKIGAI soon cant wait 💕 proud of u! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks! Really enjoyed this one! Loved the progression into crow pose, it worked quite well for me :)
Looking forward to the ikigai posts!
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yay! go girl go! I liked this one too the really deep stretches really help me open it- I'm not quite at crow pose yet, but when it comes up i try to lean into my arms with my feet still on the ground to build up that arm strength and balance- im so over my head in this intermediate level, but I guess that's the point of a challenge haha
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Oh I am hardly able to do the crow pose either!!! But I thought the progression from this video worked well for me to get to the pose, so I'll be using this progression to practise from now on!! I can hold it for about half a second most of the time :P
It is my current favourite pose, so I can't wait to be able to do it properly :D And yes I agree, I love that intermediate is so much more challenging, I really needed that :)
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Its funny, there's a video that the other instructor crista shillington does where she says,
"if you can't do it in this lifetime, there's always next lifetime, don't worry about it"
Maybe I'll be able to do crow next time around ;) hehe
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Hahaha! I don't think my strong will would allow that ;)
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Hehe.. we all have those days! Sometimes I really don't feel like working out either but then it always feels so good after!
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its true, ive never ever regretted it once- the daily yoga thing is certainly a challenge, making time on even the packed days but ive been feeling really great for it <3
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I did not know about ikigai or its meaning, but it totally resonates with me! Thank you for that :) Hope you have a restful rest of the day and recharge till 110%!
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haha you're too sweet @polebird! Yes stay tuned on the IKIGAI stuff, i'm planning a post or 2 about it as we speak <3
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Looking forward to it girl!
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daaw you da best!
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