I did day 6 of a German yoga teacher January ‘challenge’. Mady Morrison. I love her voice and practice.
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Day 9 - balance 
Grateful for this practice and for having the time this morning to work on strength and stability, especially while I struggle to find balance in the day to day. A much needed reminder that it’s ok to fall and to need time to build up to where I want to be.
@liv_m @Sober_Ninja how’s it going for you guys? And @EarnIt did you have a chance to try day 8?
I was talking to a friend about this last night. I really appreciate just being able to do yoga in my PJs!
I’ve completed this yoga. She is very nice and I liked the stretches she’s showing. Love the exercise conected to breathing. It helps to your body and mind. Yoga is good 
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Day 10 - connect
Shorter practice today, 20 mins. A bit more balance stuff in there. I was standing on a thin crash mat we have down (our effort at protecting the floor from puppy accidents!) and feeling very wobbly. I moved off the mat and onto the floor and instantly felt more stable. Feels like there is a lesson in there! Maybe something like it being ok to make things a bit easier sometimes, to set ourselves up for success rather than struggling through?
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I haven’t! I am restarting all the things today, meditation commitment/yoga. I feel myself pulling away and isolating. That’s not going to be beneficial for anyone.
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Glad to hear that is taken care of 
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Day 12 - drop
Did day 11 yesterday but didn’t check in. Can’t really remember it, but feeling a bit achy today so it shows even these short and slow practices can do the job.
Today, drop. Dropping in without expectations and being open to the experience. Something I need to take off the mat!
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Day 13 - feel
Again the theme of checking in and being with whatever comes up.
Really enjoyed feeling into the twists, got tight shoulders at the moment. Still not getting into boat pose due to the discomfort in my legs but content with keeping my feet on the floor and getting my alignment right for building core strength regardless. An opportunity for humility!
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You are rocking the practice and the check-ins!
I have been struggling. I am not going to put in written word the “I AMs” that are going on in my head. There are some super unhealthy thoughts swirling around up there. I ordered that most beautiful of Yoga journals. I am going to dig in a little deeper today, meditation and self care. I am consciously aware that the back and neck pain is seeping into my thoughts because it’s just exhausting.
I will find time for practice today. Heading back in search of YWA for neck and back pain.
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Too late to start… Lol.
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I hope you found some time to practice… And put an ‘I am worthy’ into your head. That was one from yesterday, I am worthy to take up this space (or something like that) 
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Day 14 - space yesterday and Day 15 - enter this morning
A bit out of routine these last couple of days which, among other things, was nearly an excuse for me not to do yoga. I know there will be days where it isn’t possible to practice and that’s cool, but on this occasion I was creating obstacles for myself. I’m pleased I didn’t let them get the better of me this time, it is a trap I often fall into.
I had to skip the shavasana at the end of yesterday’s practice because Maggie (puppy) was awake and decided I was too good a chew toy to resist 
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I spent the last couple weeks suffering some pain and going to lots of doctors appointments to try to figure it out.
I am feeling a little better though and in the last few days got caught back up to day 11. Tomorrow I’ll do a few as long as my body allows. 
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Oh no. Hope you got some answers. Regardless, glad to hear you’re feeling well enough to get back to it!
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Day 16 - discipline
From the name I was expecting something quite intense but the discipline really is in the showing up on this one. All seated with a focus on breathing and counting the breath. Really enjoyed it and a lovely set up for meditation after.
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Made it through day 14. Feeling ok.
I wasn’t going to get too far into My woes on here, but I guess I can. You guys will judge me less than I judge myself. My illness and pain was from my poor diet. I have some food allergies and sensitivities that I chose to ignore over the holiday and it came back to haunt me. I’ve got my diet back on track, but am currently following a low fiber, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free diet to get everything back in proper working order.
I see a specialist on Thursday to go over my cat scan and talk about how to move forward diet wise. There is quite a bit to consider with this most recent episode, including malnutrition if I have to continue this diet for very long.
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I think we can all relate to carrying on with behaviours and actions despite knowing the negative effects they will lead to.
Speaking from a general perspective, I think food is a really tricky one because the idea of eating trash as a treat is so ingrained into us. It’s an area where I could do with applying some of the lessons I learned with alcohol in any case.
Hope you’re back on track sooner rather than later and can find a way of making peace with the diet you need to keep you safe and healthy
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Day 17 yesterday. Struggled to really arrive with it, got some stuff on my mind plus hormones not helping. But kept going and by the end of it, well I wasn’t feeling any less overwhelmed but I did it.
And today, 18 Centre. Lots of core activation, can really feel it especially after yesterday’s practice. Building strength and stability… From an emotional perspective it helped me too as I am trying to work on looking inward rather than seeking approval and assurance from others. That’s been on my mind for a while but this practice, especially after yesterday, felt like it gave me some focus with that.
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I’m doing breath. Did day 5 yesterday. Sometimes it feels too slow. But I know the slowness is part of the point so I’m trying to go with it.
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