Yoga

A lovely yoga session on my back porch - but last night's massive rainstorm seems to have swept away the cute tree frog. I can't find him! I hope he's all right. I did see many dragonflies.

What a gorgeous morning! yoga on the back porch and our little grey tree frog is back! I'm so glad it's OK. Beautiful start to a day.

Had a lovely #yoga session - the cute tree frog is gone again, but it rained last night. Maybe he simply has somewhere dry he goes to.

There are books that teach you how to do yoga and books that cover the background & history

Yoga Basics

A lovely #yoga session. I haven't done a full one in a while. Plus the birds were flying steadily at the feeder. A lovely start to the day.

I love my morning yoga sessions. My spine and hamstrings feel so much better afterwards. They crave the stretching. I had a relaxing one this morning in the kitchen, where I can see the bird feeders while I move. It's a great start to the day.

Do you guys do yoga?

... This is the tank I wore yesterday. I wore a variant of it today - comfy.

Danskin Now Active Tank

... Here's the pants from yesterday, and again I wore a variant today. I'm not that fond of polyester; that's my main complaint.

Bally Total Fitness Yoga Pants

Did fairly brief yoga today because I also did an hour of Wii dancing, which I love.

Here's another of my Danskin tops - still don't like it as much as the thin strap one. It's good to have a selection though .

Danskin Yoga Top

Lovely yoga session this morning; joints and spine feel so much better now. Now to tackle the 1,699 msgs in my inbox. Having my EAS shake.

A lovely yoga session with birds at the two feeders. I'm doing better at plank, too - I have 2 rounds of it during the sun salutations.

Here's my current routine:

Forward Standing Section
* Standing gently turning arm-flapping-like-open-coat-sleeves, 20 count, a la Kripalu.
* Moon pose, left and right
* Bend back, then bend forward to floor
* Tree pose, left and right
* Sun salutation, 2 rounds
... includes downward-facing dog, plank, cobra, and other poses

Side Standing Section
Warrior Pose II
... includes sub-poses like side angle pose
Warrior Pose I
Hanging triangle

Middle Section
Tucked squat
Lord of the Fishes left and right
Cat-Cow 10x
Extended Child Pose
Rolling Cat-Cow 10x
Extended Child Pose

Floor Section
Hurdler's Stretch, forward back, left right
Spinal twist - knee to one side, arm outstretched to other, left right
Dead bug pose
Bridge pose with very slow release
savasana
Lotus position, 5 halos each way, 5 nose circles each way
Namaste

A lovely yoga session to start my day! We have about 14" of snow, the birds are flocking at the feeders, it's beautiful out. Serenity.

A lovely morning yoga session. Birds at all the feeders, and my hamstrings are stretching a bit more each day! A great start to a sunny day.

A lovely, sunny yoga session, and Juliet the cat came over to help me, too . How is your day going? #yoga #serenity

A lovely yoga session this morning; Juliet the cat helped me with cat-cow. Bob braved the frigid cold to bring seed and suet to the birds.

It's been a whirlwind day - I haven't even been able to post about my morning yoga yet . It was lovely! Lots to do. One step at a time.

Back on my night schedule; woke up at 2pm. A lovely yoga session with sunlight streaming through the window. Then organized my watercolors. Bob got me some lovely bins and binders so everything's neat now. Excellent. Next up, a final read-through of my latest 10-chapter novella so I can hand that over to the reviewers.

A much-needed yoga session. Various stresses in my life ease away while holding downward facing dog and plank pose. #yoga #stressmanagement

Began my day with a lovely yoga session. My body feels so much better after stretching and gently twisting. It has meditation built in too! Do you guys do any daily stretching?

Earth Yoga Leggings - these are what I wore for today's yoga session - quite pretty!



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A wonderful yoga session - Bob is mixing music for his band so I had a beautiful soundtrack to stretch with. The best of all worlds! #yoga

Tested what yoga I could do if I didn't have a mat handy. Always good to explore the options. Yoga each day is good for the spine!

I was able to do a few yoga poses while meditating today. Is that cheating? Or a great way to get both things in?

That is exactly perfect, Jilly! Each of my yoga routines involves a meditation at the end.

Did my morning yoga routine today after a 2 week break. It felt SO good to stretch. My spine and neck absolutely needed it. My neck was incredibly crinkly.

What yoga have you done recently?

#Yoga today reminded me why it's important to stretch daily. When I don't, my muscles tighten back up noticeably. A little each day helps!

A quite relaxing #yoga session this morning - my spine feels so happy when I'm done. I want to go out dancing . But lots to do today!

Runners talk about a "runner's high", but I think I'm floating in my "yoga high" after a lovely session. My spine is singing in contentment.

Each day during my yoga session I can hold plank just a little bit longer. Step by step - it adds up! How are you doing today? #yoga

Happy May Day everyone! I love May Day. It celebrates spring and a fresh start on our goals and dreams. I had a lovely yoga session today

My body likes yoga. I've gained about 1/4" in height since I got home and began daily yoga again. My cartilage is content. #yoga And did you know they can now 3D-print cartilage? Cool!

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A fantastic yoga session. All of a sudden I had a wealth of ideas for the third mystery book I'm writing. After days of being stuck!

Today's yoga was wonderful, restful, stretching, and decorated with hummingbirds . A perfect way to begin the week. #yoga #hummingbirds

Someone suggested I try Tiger Balm on my shoulders before yoga today. It only tingled a little. Maybe it's old? It's the tube kind. #yoga

Here's the list of my yoga routine I do each morning. It takes 45m to 1 hour -

My Yoga Routine

Tried yoga with Tiger Balm Ultra on my shoulders. It was good, but not "really" different. Maybe because my yoga top is a halter? #yoga I should try it with a regular t-shirt, to hold in the heat.

Juliet the cat is a great assistant with yoga poses. Here she helps me with extended child pose. #yoga #serenity

I had a little visitor watching my yoga today - this is a European Paper Wasp - an invasive species here in Mass.

I had the most wonderful yoga session today - the first on my back porch this year. A hummingbird hovered right in front of my face!

Here's my yoga space, on my back deck. Pepper plants, rosemary plant, hummingbird and suet feeder, kitty on leash . The pepper plants and rosemary plant are several years old - we bring them in each winter. They've only been outside for a week or two.

Here's my "pet" hummingbird who hangs out at my window all day. She's so cute!

Hummingbird Video

A wonderful yoga session today. The back yard is verdant and lovely. Feeling blessed, kitty is healthy, Bob is healthy. Namaste.

I had a wonderful yoga session today - it was too hot to do it on the back porch. Funny how the seasons change so quickly. It seems like it was just spring. How is your Tuesday?

An absolutely beautiful yoga session today on the back porch. Butterflies, hummingbirds, Julie the cat sprawled at my side. Bliss.

A busy day. Finally getting to post that yes, I had a yoga session on my back porch when I began. Julie snoozed in the shade by my side. It was just so peaceful. It was fairly hot out, though - I had to set up my yoga mat under the shade of the umbrella. And summer's barely here!

Misty and cool today - perfect for a back porch yoga session. The hummingbirds flitted in and out, enjoying the nectar. A lovely day. #yoga Have you done any stretching today? Now's the perfect time to do some gentle neck exercises!

I had a lovely yoga session on the back porch. Hummingbirds kept me company - and Bob fixed the mower! We have a fire pit again! Happy. I had thought the helicopters flying overhead were preparing for Obama's visit on Wednesday, but it turns out a man was lost in the nearby forest. Bob and I headed over to help with the effort - fortunately a K9 unit found him and all was resolved. So all in all a good day.

Simply lovely dusk yoga session with hummingbirds coming over to visit me. Idyllic. Every day deserves a little #yoga in it. Do you yoga?

Had a wonderful indoor yoga session today - the living room is clean! Plenty of space! Who knows how long this will last .

Amazing day. Where to begin. Yoga was wonderful on the back porch. Now listening to folk music in the dusk; cardinals are singing along.

This was a perfect example of staying positive leads to amazing things. I aimed to wake up at 11am - I need to rotate my schedule to wake up by 7:30am on Saturday. I ended up sleeping until 3. Still, I stayed upbeat and went out to do my yoga. It seemed too sunny out, but I persevered, moved the table umbrella and made myself a shady spot. It was perfect - Juliet sprawled with me and the phoebe chicks chimed in above my head. But now I was running late for my 5:30pm opening reception for my two photos at the Worcester City Hall. Bob was sweet and said he'd drive me in so I didn't have to find parking. I got to the meeting place (another gallery) at 6pm and nobody was there from our group - but I was undeterred. I enjoyed the items there, including two amazing black-and-white drawings by a local artist. Then I walked across to the City Hall gallery. The group was there - and began leaving! They were done for the day and were all heading home. I could have been disappointed, but I decided to enjoy the gallery on my own. As I was there, Bruce showed up, then Judy, and soon we had eight of us enjoying the show. It was great. Then my phone died, so I couldn't call Bob. So I kept an eye on my watch and at 6:55 said my good-byes. I was going to meet Bob at 7pm on the street as our fail-safe. As I'm heading out through the City Hall garage I hear one of my favorite songs from local band Neptune's Car . My first instinct - to pull out my camera to record the music, to show Neptune's Car how their music is being piped in to the city garage. As I do, I realize the music is coming from ALL AROUND ME. I yell in delight and go racing up the ramp of the garage to the common area - and THERE THEY ARE!! LIVE!!! I'm now in seventh heaven. I keep looking over to the street to watch for Bob while I enjoy the amazing music. I finally see Bob doing his loop and race over to him, ask him to park, and race back to the music. Neptune's Car even does two encores so I can enjoy more of them. And we get to chat afterwards. Then Bob drives me home - and now I'm on the back porch listening to WICN on my laptop waiting for the Neptune's Car live interview to come on in about 15 minutes. I'll be recording it. And while I'm listening to the streaming folk music with Irish whistles, a pair of cardinals come over to the birch tree next to me and listen in! Just a lovely, lovely day. And in so many places I could have given up or been unhappy.

A fantastic back porch yoga session - hummingbirds flew down to peer in curiosity at Juliet the cat. She peered back. Serenity . Bob mentions, though, that this is training the hummingbirds that cats are friendly, peaceful creatures, which may not be in their best interest.

A beautiful yoga session on my back porch - The first three day lilies are open! I know the butterflies will love them. Serenity. #yoga

My start-of-day yoga session was lovely. A hummingbird flitted around my head, examining the marigolds and rose plant. JulieCat at my side.

The day's been a whirl! I did do my yoga when I woke up - quite lovely. Peaceful, gentle breezes, relaxing on my back porch. #yoga

My lovely yoga session even included a gentle restorative shower at the end of it . Julie wasn't quite so fond of the overhead sprinklers.

Not enough time for a full yoga session today but I at least did a short amount. It's always better to do some rather than none. #yoga

A lovely, lovely yoga session on the back porch. Hummingbirds flitting, Juliet stretching, bees buzzing, and marigolds. Soak in life. #yoga

What a beautiful day! I enjoyed my back-porch yoga with hummingbirds, JulieCat, morning glories, cosmos, chickadees, and gentle breezes. Are you soaking in the sun?

A lovely yoga session on the back porch. Cool for August. I never put my AC in my office window this year. Are we having a strange year? I certainly appreciate August being so temperate - but does this mean we'll have a frigid winter?

A simply beautiful yoga session this morning. Idyllic weather. Hummingbirds. A friendly slug. Gentle breezes. Peppers are getting red. #yoga

A stunningly beautiful August morning for my back porch yoga. Treasuring the hummingbirds - I know they'll be heading south soon. #yoga

What beautiful weather. My yoga session on the back porch was idyllic. JulietCat sprawled alongside me. I have a pink morning glory, too!

A lovely yoga session to begin the new week! As I lay on my mat, a hummingbird floated right above my face, peering down at me . #yoga

A beautiful morning for yoga on the back porch. Late summer is such a lovely time of year. Bob's serenading me on the bass, too. Idyllic. How are you enjoying today?

A lovely yoga session on the back porch - gorgeous weather - but found out one of my 10-yr-plus editors passed away. Very sad news. It reminds me to treasure each day and to let those I care for know that I do.

Had a beautiful morning yoga. Definitely needed it - my spine has been creaking. Still have hummingbirds. They'll be migrating soon. #yoga

The benefits of yoga include improved posture, strength, flexibility, emotional wellbeing, mental clarity and nourishment of the heart's intelligance.

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Just did a full yoga routine, the first time in a long time. Just been so busy and couldn't spare the time. But my body needed it! #yoga

My peppers marigolds rosemary crocus lavender are now "home" the dining room window area; I had my first #yoga session with them. Lovely! They are all potted so they go out in the summer and then back in during the winter. I'm looking forward to seeing the crocus plants make saffron blossoms. So far they are just green stalks.

Had a great yoga session this morning - Bob even spotted me so I could do a better backbend. My spine needed it! How are you today?

Here's a simple in-seat exercise. Imagine you have a halo over the crown of your head. Slowly trace it with your crown five times clockwise. Then five times counter-clockwise.

Had a lovely yoga session. I contemplated why our society sometimes can judge people as "ugly" or "not ugly" - is this healthy? Why do we feel the need to denigrate someone for their looks, which is typically beyond their control? Is that like denigrating someone for their skin color, also beyond their control? I feel we each, in our own way, have beauty. We each look different and that is wonderful. I love portraits that bring out that beauty in each person. Great-grandparents can be beautiful. Toddlers can be beautiful. We can each be beautiful. What do you think?

Had a lovely yoga session this morning. So happy with the rosemary and other plants being in the kitchen area. I breathe them in . #yoga

A beautiful morning yoga session with marigolds, rosemary, and a gently growing rose plant. A lovely way to start a day.

A wonderful, relaxing yoga session this morning. My body feels so good when I do yoga. Especially the spinal twists. I just love those #yoga

Yoga was lovely today - I made some headway on cleaning the kitchen / dining area. That's where I do my yoga. One step at a time! #yoga

Had a lovely yoga session this morning. Gentle snow is falling and the bird feeders are all full for my little feathered friends. Joyful.

A wonderful yoga session - lots to be thankful for. Bob is making us delicious food. We're all healthy. We have a warm home. I am blessed. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Lovely #yoga today - my body really needed it. Feet and calves still sore from two days of non-stop walking bookended by hours of sitting.

A lovely yoga session this morning. So much to be grateful for. Tried out a new "yoga towel" I'd been sent to review, quite nice.

A beautiful yoga routine to start the week. So much to be grateful for.

Little fishies hanging in there in the new, cycling fishta

Lovely yoga session then massive effort to sort papers on my desk. Needed to get things sorted and organized. Done! So much better .

Lovely yoga session then massive effort to sort papers on my desk. Needed to get things sorted and organized. Done! So much better .

Started my day with my yoga session. Thinking about making a free ebook with my routine for those who are interested. Thoughts?

A lovely yoga session this morning. I followed along with my own book's instructions . Now to tweak it a bit ... Still looking for beta-testers! Let me know if you'd like to see a free copy.

Had a wonderful #yoga session, further tweaking my free ebook. Should be ready for publishing soon. Serene energy for the day ahead.

Had a lovely yoga session, then found that one of our two remaining tiger barbs had passed away. The circle of life. Hopefully this tank finishes cycling soon. It's near the end of the process but apparently still isn't quite there yet. Only little "half-stripe" is left.

A lovely yoga session; I put out suet and seed for the birds. We should have six inches of snow tomorrow! Today it's warm and sunny.

A lovely yoga session today - my first in over a week. The cruise ship wanted me to do yoga right in the center of the busy gym. Nope . I'd be quite shy about doing cat-cow poses while beefy guys were lifting weights all around me. Call me old fashioned .

A lovely yoga session while watching the birds mob our feeders. Another two feet of snow is falling. The birds are hungry! #yoga

Had a lovely yoga session this morning while snow gently fell. Yes, more snow. I will peacefully accept it. It is pretty. #yoga

Had a lovely #yoga session this morning, watching the cardinals and woodpeckers enjoy the feeders. It's sunny out - the snow is melting!

A wonderful yoga session today. The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the birds are chirping their fool heads off. Joyful .

Had a lovely #yoga session; the birds are loving the sunshine. Now to tackle finalizing my mystery novel by tonight - a challenge! #mystery The IPPY awards close tomorrow and I want to make sure this gets submitted in time!

A short #yoga session today - I have to get that murder mystery novel done and submitted. Working on that now! How are you doing?

A lovely #yoga session this morning. Pondered the power of words to hurt and to help others. It's amazing how potent word choice can be.

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Enjoyed a lovely yoga session today. Sad that #TerryPratchett has passed. It reminds us to treasure every day and say 'I love you.'

I had a wonderful #yoga session today. My spine feels lovely. I love spinal twists. They make my body "sing" with joy . On to my to-dos!

I had a wonderful #yoga session this morning - cat sprawled in the spring sunshine, upgrade to new Windows 8 machine going well, content.

Wow my schedule is just topsy-turvy right now. Had a wonderful #yoga session with bluebirds on the suet feeder. Lovely. Now to work!

A number of you ask about my daily yoga. Here's my free yoga book with the entire routine. Feel free to ask if you have any questions!

Free Yoga Book - Yoga for Stress-Relief and Forgiveness

A reader of my free yoga book asked if yoga should hurt. Here's my response.


Yoga should NOT hurt. Yoga is about gentle stretching and holding. If something hurts, you should stop. It could be you are pushing your body too hard for its current strengths. It could be something about the specific position simply does not work well given an injury or other situation with your body. There should never be pain. There should be gentle stretching.

For me, yoga is intensely pleasurable. It feels wonderful to press into the spinal twists – as if I’m receiving an expert massage. Lowering down from bridge, vertebrae by vertebrae, is sheer bliss. I’ve heard from many other yoga practitioners that they feel the same way. So that is something to look forward to, if you’re just getting started!

A new sub-chapter for my yoga book. What do you think?

This book contains my personal sequence I do each morning as a flexibility / core strength routine. I separately do a cardio routine. Flexibility, strength, and cardio are the three aspects of exercise that are good to include in a weekly health plan.

It could be that your flexibility or core strength happens to be less than mine. That when you go into the hurdler’s stretch, you cannot press your chest against your forward leg. That when you forward bend you cannot press your palms to the floor. That you can’t press your feet flat on the floor in downward-facing dog. That is fine!! We all have different levels of flexibility. Modify the positions so they provide the level of challenge you need.

You should never compare yourself against any other person. Our bodies are different. Our muscles are different! Only focus on your own body. Listen to how it works. Over time you will have different capabilities, as you age and change. That is natural and OK. The sole goal should be as healthy as you can be for the moment. To improve in ways you can improve and to be at peace with your body’s limitations.

It could be that your flexibility or core strength happens to be more than mine. That in plank you easily hold the pose for two minutes without any arm or stomach stress. That is wonderful! If some of the poses are too basic for you, in my configuration, there are always ways to modify them to add challenge. Look up the options and adjust them to fit your current strengths.

That being said, many of the poses, such as Warrior, are not meant to be “hard.” Mountain pose, for example, is not “hard.” Rather, it is about becoming more aware of your body. It’s about tuning in and learning to listen to all the myriad of messages your body is sending to you. It’s about discovering the subtle balance and shift of muscles as you breathe. Hold the pose and simply breathe. Listen. The more you settle into poses like this, the more intimately you come to understand even the slightest changes in specific muscle activity.

An expanded section for my free Yoga book - thoughts?

TAKE YOUR TIME

There’s no race. Go slowly, gently, smoothly, and listen to your body.

This routine here in this book takes me about an hour to finish from start-to-end. That’s because I know it and don’t have to refer to any notes at each stage. I simply move from pose to pose and hold each one the amount of time that works well for me. I hold a spinal twist until I’m “done” – and I move on.

When you are just starting out, you’re going to have to figure out how each pose works and keep referring back to this document to see what to do next. That means it could easily take you an hour just to get through the beginning section. That’s all right! If that’s the case, work on section two tomorrow and section three the next day. Then cycle through them again.

The more you practice with the routine, the more familiar with it you’ll be. The more you’ll know how to do each pose without looking it up. The more you’ll settle into the pose without having to think carefully about hand alignment or foot alignment. The more you’ll move from pose to pose without checking your notes.

It’s like any other task in life. Someone who is learning to knit has to give careful thought to the movement of the needles. Someone who’s been doing it for a while can mindlessly knit while watching TV. Give yourself time to get comfortable with this new routine!

A new 'summary' section to my FREE yoga book. Thoughts? Suggestions?

GOING FORWARD

Yoga, like meditation, often creates a myriad of confusing expectations in the mind of a beginner. Maybe they expect monk-on-a-mountaintop serenity at the end of a first session. Maybe they expect the answers to the world’s problems to flower in their mind in a kaleidoscope of blossoms.

Probably the one truism is that whatever you go into it expecting, it probably won’t be that . So, with that being said, here are a few thoughts.

Yoga should not hurt. Always listen to your body. If something is hurting, that’s a sign that you pressed your current capabilities a little too hard. Ease up a bit. Be gentle with yourself. Always listen to what your body is saying and respect it. You can do a little more the next day, and the next. There is no race. Build your capabilities over time and you’ll be amazed how far you get.

Yoga’s aim is gentle acceptance. Release any stress about “doing it perfectly” and aim for “doing it the best I can today.” Don’t judge yourself against experts on YouTube who have been doing this for years. Simply aim to have your own body be a little better than it was yesterday. Think of each session as a curious exploration of where your body is today. Aim for “that’s interesting!” rather than “Jeez, why can’t I do that?” Breathe deeply. Praise yourself for your efforts.

The first few times that you do yoga it will probably feel awkward and perhaps uncomfortable. You are doing things your body hasn’t done before. You are stepping out of your comfort zone. That is all right! That is wonderful. It builds strength in your body, your brain, your lungs, your circulatory system, and many other aspects of you. It helps buffer you against stress and even shore up your immune system.

As you get used to the routine, most people come to think of it as comforting and familiar. The poses will feel good physically. It’ll be amazingly wonderful to settle into that spinal twist. Your muscles will sigh with joy as you reach for the sky.

Your brain will ease, too. Stresses will melt away as you settle into the familiar, comfortable poses. You’ll forget, for a while, about whatever is pressuring you. Your focus will be the snuggly blanket of motion which you are enveloped in.

It will be like a virtual vacation that can be summoned at any time, in any location. It will be a high-end spa treatment which is wholly free and helps both your body and spirit.

For the beginner, hang in there. All of the benefits are within reach – and they’re not that far away.

Another new section for my book - thoughts?

ABOUT KRIPALU YOGA

I could easily write a massive tome about the history of yoga and the many branches of styles. I’ll keep this brief, because the book’s focus is on my personal routine, not on a history spanning thousands of years. Still, I think it’s good for a person to have an inkling of what they are doing.

Yoga’s roots began in India in around 500BC. To simplify, it is about helping your mind focus and your body be healthy. It is not a religion – yoga is practiced by a wealth of different cultures. It is simply about helping the body and mind be as healthy as they can be.

Yoga is practiced by Christians, Buddhists, athletes, CEOs, stressed parents, and just about anybody else who seeks calm and focus in their life, along with a healthy body.

Kripalu yoga in particular is a sub-branch of Hatha yoga and traces to an Indian who, in 1965, founded a yoga society in Pennsylvania. He named his practice after his guru, Swami Kripalvananda. The core tenets of this style are gentle acceptance and relaxation.

When you watch yoga on TV or in videos you’ll see some styles are wildly energetic or involve extreme contortions. They have practitioners sweating in saunas or exhausted after dancing around for hours. Those are all wonderful styles of yoga – but they aren’t what Kripalu is about.

Kripalu is intended to be slow and gentle. It’s about developing flexibility and core strength, rather than cardio. Typically in Kripalu there is no sweating at all. The heart rate is not rising. Instead, it’s about relaxation. About gently becoming aware of your body’s strengths and capabilities. About slowing down and relaxing. About stretching and developing core strength.

I do recommend also having a cardio aspect to your weekly routine. Each human body needs three main types of exercise – flexibility, strength, and cardio. Kripalu yoga helps you build the first two. Add in some fun cardio activity during other parts of your week, and you’ll have an ideal weekly routine to sustain your health for years to come.

Enjoyed my #yoga session this morning - I actually did it at dawn! We'll see how long this new sleep cycle lasts, where I'm awake during daylight hours . If you're not doing a bit of yoga each day, I highly recommend it. It infuses you with energy and makes your body feel lovely.

Did you know yoga reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels in your body - which can significantly reduce visceral fat levels?

Do some yoga today - even if it's just some gentle twists!

How cool is that! Thanks dear for sharing this free yoga book! I have downloaded this to my computer.

A lovely yoga session this morning with sun shining and birds chirping. Now a large to-do list - will take it one step at a time! Namaste!

I just did my morning yoga routine for the first time in two weeks. I'd been too busy with 'important projects' to take the time - but my neck, arm, and back had become so achy as a result! The pain was then impacting my ability to work on things and stay focused. I definitely need to do yoga daily to stay pain-free and to be at my best for all I want to get done.

I enjoyed my hour of gentle yoga - it definitely helps with my various aches and pains. I need to stay with this each day! Have you yogaed today?

I tried to do my yoga routine but this lower back muscle pain is getting worse. It seems to be whatever muscle goes along the lower ribs in the lower right back area. If I try to bend over it has a shooting pain and loses its ability to hold my torso up, so I fold over, which can toss me over . Not good. I've contacted my doc to set up an appt. Hopefully it heals on its own. I really don't want it to be something requiring surgery to reattach!

Weather is absolutely beautiful - did a full yoga session on the back porch with Juliet the cat. And hummingbirds. And phoebes .

A beautiful yoga session on my back porch with hummingbirds, butterflies, and even a curious vole! A lovely way to start a Monday.

Gorgeous outdoor yoga session - just the right dappled shade and friendly hummingbirds. Breathe in. Release. And a new day begins.

A wonderful yoga session in the back yard. Hummingbirds, chickadees, woodpeckers, even a tiny American toad kept me company. Blissful. I highly recommend even ten minutes of yoga each day to reduce stress and build focus.

Here's the link to my free ebook which goes step by step through my daily routine. Lots of tips to help you relax!

Yoga for Stress Relief and Forgiveness

Lovely relaxing yoga session in the back yard. Butterflies, hummingbirds, chickadees, titmice, and Juliet sprawled on the porch. Bliss. #namaste

I had a wonderful yoga session today. Every day I can see my flexibility and balance build just a little bit more. I highly recommend giving yoga a try! In the meantime, the Onion reports Buddhists are unleashing tranquility on the west

Onion Report on Tranquility

Gorgeous yoga on my back porch. I love the gentle spinal twist poses. They help my spine feel just wonderful. Give one a try! Quick, easy, and oh-so-good for you.

A gorgeous day for back porch yoga - the rain has held off! Here's a marigold from my back yard. Did you get outside today?

Today's lovely yoga session on the back porch filled me with calm energy for my day. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, a gentle breeze was blowing, and life was radiating with peace. I am so grateful to have that opportunity to reset myself before I begin my task list.

Here's my routine - it's a free ebook and is suitable for all levels. Feel free to ask me with any questions!

Yoga for Stress Relief and Forgiveness

Lovely morning yoga session. So nice to do the spinal twists and get the back stretched out. Now to work on photos from yesterday's gigs.

For today's yoga session I was still testing out my new Gaiam yoga travel mat. Sad to say, it's awful. Thin, slippery, and short. I used to love Gaiam, too. Maybe they're too big now and have lost track of their quality control.

Still, I'm grateful I can find time for yoga each day and those spinal twists always feel wonderful! #namaste

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I just finished a great yoga session. My spine feels so nice! I do 1 hr but even 10 min helps - here's my FREE ebook!

10 Minute Yoga

Lovely yoga session on the back porch with autumn golden leaves fluttering around me. Pretty but chilly - I think this'll be the last porch-yoga of the year.

Day by day the kitchen is getting cleaner! I was able to do yoga before the large sliding door with autumn foliage beyond. Lovely! #namaste

A peaceful yoga session today; my cat Juliet lent assistance in her unique feline manner. A great start to the week. #namaste

Lovely yoga session by the Christmas tree & Julie the Cat snoozing on the futon. So relaxing. And my new candle! I got it at the BVAA holiday party's gift swap.

Interestingly, even the candle website doesn't describe the scent very clearly. They say: this intense, intoxicating fragrance is aromatic and woody. That's a bit vague .

A relaxing yoga session by the Christmas tree with candle, kitty, gentle rain, and SoundScapes on cable. Every day is a blessing. Even if you only have five minutes, make some time for serenity #namaste

My daily yoga session always begins with turning in place, arms gently flapping. Left, right. Left, right. Calming. If you don't do any other yoga today, just do that for a minute. Let it soothe you.

Julie the cat helped me with my yoga by weaving amongst my limbs. What a good kitty, to liven up my exercise .

Do a little yoga each day. Even five minutes makes a difference in energy levels and calm focus!

Great yoga session today. Julie the cat helped. It's so much easier to do tree pose on land vs on a moving Cruise Ship!

My morning yoga session was energizing!

LOL I meant to do a ten minute yoga session, because I'm absolutely swamped with work, but somehow I did the full hour and just feel SO good. Here's the full session step by step, also free -

http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Stress-Relief-Forgiveness-Lisa-ebook/dp/B00S75ILFQ/

I only got a few hours sleep - had to wake up early to help take down an art show. So now I'll be doing my yoga-in-bed routine and taking a nap . Here's the free ebook with what I do! It's great for starting the day with energy and for winding down in the evening.

http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Bed-Ages-Lisa-Shea-ebook/dp/B019TFIMHY/

Just finished my morning yoga. I love the way it makes my spine feel! Even a little yoga every day pays off with wonderful dividends.

FREE yoga step by step: this is my daily morning routine

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I've been sick; I've now lost 8.2lb in the past 10 days. This can't be good. I've been staying hydrated so it's not water loss. I'm about to do my full yoga routine to try to put the brakes on muscle loss. #namaste

I am so, so grateful today. I was doing yoga on my back porch and Julie the cat was lounging beneath the glass table. It was really hot so I got the umbrella from the shed and went to put it into the table's hole. There's a holder beneath the table that the umbrella pole fits into and I gave the pole a nudge so it would wiggle into the hole. The entire glass top shattered into a billion pieces. (The table was over 10 years old - it wasn't even a hard nudge). Julie leapt out, I grabbed her and went inside, and I thoroughly wiped her down many times with wet cloths to get off any glass dust. Luckily she seems wholly unharmed. Then I tended to my feet which had various small cuts. All in all it could have been far, far worse. I'm grateful we're both ok and that now I just need to buy us a new **non-glass** table.

Hurrah! My new yoga mat has arrived to replace the one the glass table shattered onto. So happy! I got the same one as I had before. I love this mat. I'd had the previous one for 8 years.

I had a lovely yoga session today with Juliet the cat snoozing in the sunny window. Peaceful and calm. I need that focus - for the past week Chrome has been crashing more and more to the point that it's become unusable. After reinstalling, rebooting, reinstalling, and disabling every app and extension, I am giving up and converting all my web activity to IE. It's a substantial effort but I've run out of options. Deep breaths . #Namaste

I enjoyed a peaceful yoga session on my back porch; the first one since the glass-table-breaking incident. We finally found the time yesterday to clear off the whole deck, power wash it all, and ensure all the glass remnants were taken care of. Hurrah! I love doing yoga there and am glad to get back into that routine. #namaste

The rain held off! I got to do my back porch yoga with kitty at my side & then time with my hula hoop #namaste

I just finished a serene yoga session in my back yard. There were sparrows sipping water right next to me. Chickadees swooping inches from my head. A caterpillar inching across my toes. A baby jumping spider peering in curiosity at me from my hand. Flowers. Butterflies. So joyful. #Namaste

I also did two minutes with my weighted hula hoop. I love hula hooping! I wanted to do more but I haven't used it in a while and one has to be cautious about ramping up too quickly with these. It can lead to a sore stomach. If you don't have a hula hoop I highly recommend it! It's fun and just so good for your waist / hips / stomach.

Awesome yoga session today with daylilies in bloom, butterflies & dragonflies. Every day's a blessing. If you haven't done any yoga today, take just five minutes to do some! Stand and stretch. Do gentle head rolls. Every little bit helps! #Namaste

This is the routine I do - it's in a free ebook with step by step instructions.

http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Stress-Relief-Forgiveness-Lisa-ebook/dp/B00S75ILFQ/

Today's yoga was in the yard because the deck got so hot. I was amongst wildflowers and butterflies - cool! #Namaste

I had a delightful yoga session on the shaded back porch today. I took this photo of my petunia after. #Namaste

Good morning! I just finished a beautiful yoga session surrounded by the morning glories and other flowers on my back deck. I am back from an awesome 2-week vacation on a Danube river cruise with my mom & stepdad. Every day was just stunning. I'll start posting photos soon. I am grateful I could experience it - and I'm grateful to be safely back home. #namaste

Lovely yoga session with a catbird keeping me company. Yoga is an energizing way to start each day. I've got three free ebooks on yoga to help you get started! #Namaste

A beautiful yoga routine on my back porch! This is a titmouse but there have also been cardinal babies with their dad, bunches of titmice, chickadees, downies, nuthatches, robins splashing in the birdbath, and a baby hummingbird who keeps coming over to stare at me. This is great for yoga but it's going to make writing a real challenge . #namaste

A fantastic yoga session with morning glories, orioles, bluebirds, hummingbirds, and the kitty by my side. What a beautiful way to start the day.

Here's one of the morning glories.

A fantastic yoga session with morning glories, orioles, bluebirds, hummingbirds, and the kitty by my side. What a beautiful way to start the day.

Here's one of the morning glories.

A beautiful yoga session on the back porch! There are beautiful wildflowers in bloom. This photo was from last Friday at Garden in the Woods. Now on to my writing projects! What are you guys working on today?

Delightful yoga session with hula hoop on the back porch with Juliet the cat snoozing nearby. A wonderful way to start the day. Now on to my writing to-do list. Still aiming to get Diner Book 8 out!

What are you up to today?

Delightful yoga session with hula hoop on the back porch with Juliet the cat snoozing nearby. A wonderful way to start the day. Now on to my writing to-do list. Still aiming to get Diner Book 8 out!

What are you up to today?

Enjoyed a wonderful yoga session on the back porch with Juliet at my side. So much to be grateful for. Then checked CNN and saw this article about a couple being stabbed simply because they were interracial. It's a reminder that some people are still mired in hate. In a mentality of "us vs them." Every day is an opportunity to show that we all deserve compassion, no matter who we are or where we come from.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/20/us/olympia-interracial-couple-stabbing-trnd/index.html

My morning back porch yoga was delightful! A plethora of birds filled the yard. Hummingbird woodpecker cardinal nuthatch chickadee goldfinch bluejay & more! A great start to bring energy & focus to my day. Now on to my task list! #namaste

I did my yoga under the umbrella today to stay in the shade. Here's my view for meditation. Serene. Julie snoozed away. Apparently the birds know she's deaf. A pair of titmice landed on the railing right above her, looked down at her, and sang their little hearts out. Maybe they were testing her. She just snoozed on. #namaste

I'll note that I really wanted a green umbrella but Bob bought the red one because it was cheaper. So now he's promised me we can paint it green. We tried bleaching it first. You can see that that didn't work very well .

I only had time for a short morning yoga routine today. Something is always better than nothing. Take five minutes to stretch!

Here's my FREE yoga Step By Step 10 min routine. Yoga helps with nearly every aspect of one's life, health, and focus.

https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Stress-Relief-Focus-Renewal-ebook/dp/B015QEKL7Q/

I treasured a serene back porch yoga session. Then I came inside to read that a dear friend had passed away. Life reminds us that every day is precious. #Namaste

A wonderful morning back porch yoga session in my cool new leggings. I think they're neat. Bob thinks they're super-creepy . I should do a video of me hula-hooping in them!! #namaste

Autumn is definitely here - it was too chilly for me to do back porch yoga. I moved inside instead. It was great to stretch! Join me in a few simple ones to get those muscles moving. I'm still happy from my delightful Sunday with my son and his girlfriend at King Richard's Faire. #Namaste

Morning yoga time. Even if you have just 5 minutes, stand, stretch, and slowly rotate. Every bit helps the body stay in tune. #Namaste

Morning yoga time. Join me in gentle stretches. Even just doing a vertical twist, a simple half-moon pose, and forward bend helps the spine gently articulate in each of the six directions. It's important for back health. #namaste

Morning yoga time. Even some simple neck rotations can help loosen up muscles. Imagine a halo over your head. Gently trace it! #namaste

Morning yoga time. A short session but much needed - I have a lot to do today and definitely need my focus! Join me in even some simple stretches. #Namaste

Morning yoga time! Usually Juliet helps me but she's been hit with yet another UTI, poor kitty. We had to run her to the vet last night (right in the middle of my final loading of medieval book 14 onto Amazon, so sheer chaos ). She's back on antibiotics & pain meds. This time we're doing a full culture & bloodwork to narrow it down better. Hopefully she feels better soon! It's rough being 17 1/2 years old but she hangs in there! #Namaste

Morning back porch yoga - autumn's getting a bit nippy. I'm treasuring each remaining outdoor day. Here's a wildflower from my yard.

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If you haven't done any yoga yet today, do some simple neck rolls. Every bit helps!

I stayed up all night cramming to get things done; now I'm past 24 hours awake. If I do yoga I'll fall asleep the moment I do a floor pose. I need to last 2 more hours to get a few more critical tasks done, then I'm going to sleep. Even if I wake up super-early tomorrow, that'll be fine and get me in proper shape for Indie Author Day from 10-3 on Saturday! #namaste

JulieTheCat helped me with yoga this morning - she slowly explored the yard and I did yoga poses as I walked with her. Beautiful foliage, too. Now I've brought her in and she is continually letting me know she deserves to be outside again . But lots to do today. First up, finish applying for grants so I can run free "how to get published" seminars throughout the area, complete with free books. What are you doing today?

Julie snoozing in the back yard. She really wanted to go outside, and there's only a few warm days left to autumn, so I did some yoga in the grass alongside her. Now it's time for me to catch up on a few art-related tasks. This flu-thing is really slowing me down. What are you up to today? #Namaste

I did some backyard yoga with Julie for a while, then had to come in to work. She's unhappy being stuck inside again and is mrowling by the back door. Poor kitty. She's definitely feeling better! #Namaste

I enjoyed a lovely yoga session in my dining area while the birds outside enjoyed their buffet. During the ending meditation I pondered this Chinese Astrology placemat I had on Monday. Usually they give each sign some friends and foes. But the poor dogs ... they seem to have nobody ... I'm there for you, dogs! #namaste

Enjoyed my first morning yoga of 2017. Yoga brings calm energy & focus. Find a way to add yoga to every day, even if it's just 10 minutes. #Namaste

I enjoyed a great yoga session this morning complete with some hula hooping at the end. Yoga is a wonderful way to begin a day. It gets that energy and focus started up! I can't quite do this pose yet, but it's good motivation . #namatse

Morning yoga even for just five minutes is a great way to bring focus and energy into your day. Take a 5-min break for some stretching! #namatse

Enjoyed my morning yoga session - my spine feels so nice when I'm done! Do you do yoga in the morning? Even five minutes helps! #namaste

Enjoyed my morning yoga session - my spine feels so nice when I'm done! Do you do yoga in the morning? Even five minutes helps! #namaste

I love my yoga routine - it brings calm energy and focus into everything I do. It makes my spine feel wonderful, too! Here's a meditation origami lotus I made last night for a friend . Every day is a fresh opportunity for making a difference! #Namaste

I start each day with yoga and a hula-hoop - it brings me energy and focus for the entire day! Have you done your yoga today? And everybody should own a hula hoop . It can be tricky using it in the living room, though! #Namaste

Yoga. Stretching. Just having Fun. Whatever you call it, you should do it every day. Your body counts on it to stay healthy. Have you stretched today? What kind of stretching do you do? Even five minutes is important! #Namaste

I adored my yoga session. The stretching makes my body feel so good and healthy. However, I have still have not developed powers of mind-control or ESP that a Facebook contact warns me will happen. Can anyone help? Because if someone can really develop mind-control or ESP just by stretching, there are literally millions of dollars we can claim. I vow right now to donate 100% of my share to battered women's shelters.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prizes_for_evidence_of_the_paranormal

I hadn't done yoga the past few days due to a hectic schedule of art shows and book signings. I finally was able to enjoy my full hour of yoga today. My body feels SO SO much better. I highly recommend making time for even five minutes a day. Every bit helps. #Namaste

My morning yoga routine gives me strength and calm to overcome each day's challenges. Find your focus and energy in a daily practice. Have you done any yoga today? If not, take a five minute break and do some! #Namaste

Loved my morning yoga routine. Yoga builds strength, confidence, and gives energy for the day ahead. Add yoga into your day! Even five minutes makes a difference. #Namaste

With all the political turmoil, my daily yoga routine brings me peace, calm, focus, and energy for the tasks ahead. Stay engaged. Be heard. #namaste

I enjoyed my morning yoga practice. Even a few minutes of yoga each day helps increase focus and energy. Give it a try! #Namaste

I got caught up in an important Facebook conversation and forgot to post when I finished my yoga session . That's all right. The yoga helped me retain focus! I feel strongly that it's important to help those around you every day. It's a key reason we're here. #Namaste

I enjoyed a wonderful yoga session to start my day with energy and focus. Got a pet? Have them join in the fun! No pet? That's fine, too. Stretch and release tension!

For the well-meaning friend who was convinced I would gain paranormal powers by doing hamstring stretches, I can tell you with confidence that I have not developed the ability to levitate or teleport . These are just stretches. Good for the body. Good for all bodies.

#namaste

My yoga session today was wonderful. It brings me strength and focus with which to face the day. Have you done your yoga today? #Namaste

I enjoyed a wonderful yoga session! The chickadees, nuthatches, cardinals, and woodpeckers were enjoying the seeds & suet. The daffodil bulbs are growing. There is just so much to be grateful for. Every day is a blessing and an opportunity to make a positive change for our world. #namaste

My daily yoga practice with my daffodil bulbs encourages me to focus and stretch. Every day is a new opportunity for change. I love how their roots intertwine and support each other. #Namaste

I recently finished my daily yoga session. Find a way to move each hour! It can be a walking meditation to bring mindfulness. Those little moments add up and matter! #namaste

One idea is to set a timer on your computer or cell phone to beep and remind you.

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Only brief yoga today - this past week has been hectic and it gets far far worse this coming week. I'll get through as much of my to-do list as I can, but there are lots of "Urgent!" things on there. I barely got that cover song video finalized and loaded in time! And now Mused is due tonight!! And the Art-Poetry show goes live next Wed! AAaaagh! #Namaste

I just finished my morning yoga routine - it was warm enough to do it on the back porch! In February in Massachusetts! This is insanity . And I'm not even talking "a nip in the air" warm. I'm talking t-shirt and shorts weather. Time to send another round of emails to my reps. Sure, it's nice for today - but it bodes very poorly for the planet as a whole, which I care about. #climatechange

My morning yoga with my daffodils. It was a little nippy out today, but still, this weather for February in Massachusetts is unseasonably warm. We need to care for our planet. We only have one. #Namaste

Happy Monday everyone! I just woke up & enjoyed my morning yoga routine. My daffodils are blooming in my pots, I'm energized, and now I've got a massive amount of tasks on my to-do list. One step at a time. First off, check up on all my various contact systems to ensure I'm up to date everywhere. What are you guys up to today? #namaste

I enjoyed a lovely yoga practice today. It helps me breathe and focus to prepare for the day ahead. Someone asked how I get so much done each week. The answer is that all seven days I begin with yoga, process my to-do list all day, and end with meditation. Every day. Have you done any yoga today? #Namaste

Daily yoga feels so nice! Do a few stretches. A few toe-touches. A few spinal twists. Even just some head rotations help. Imagine a halo floating over your head and trace it clockwise with your crown five times. Then counter-clockwise. Yoga eases your body, brings fresh energy, and renews focus. #Namaste

Daily yoga can be simple. Just stand and gently twist from side to side. This stretches the spine and helps it do its job better. Give it a try! #Namaste

Daily yoga brings a wealth of healthy benefits. It improves balance, reduces blood pressure, and regulates body weight. Even five minutes makes a difference. #Namaste

Good morning, everyone! Have you done any yoga yet? I love the twists. Aim for even short yoga actions every day. Invest in you! #namaste

Even short moments of yoga and meditation can help. You can reduce your stress up to 40% through quick, easy pauses. Invest in yourself. #Namaste

Daily yoga time! Stand and do some gentle spinal twists. Heck, do a few seated halo head circles. Every little bit adds up. #Namaste

Too busy for yoga? My FREE step by step 10 minute yoga routine helps you renew your life!

http://www.amazon.com/Minute-Stress-Relief-Focus-Renewal-ebook/dp/B015QEKL7Q/

Daily #yoga is better for your body than waiting once a week to do a 'full session'. Do even short amounts of yoga each day! Have you done your yoga today? Even just a head circle? #Namaste

Are you mindful when you exercise or do yoga? Studies find that mindfulness leads to satisfaction, meaning you keep at it. Did you do your yoga yet today? Even short amounts add up! #Namaste

No time for an hour of yoga? That's OK. Just do 12 minutes today. It makes a difference. Take a break and spinal twist! #Namaste

Happy Spring Equinox everyone! My yoga today was wonderful. It was inside due to the snow. I can't wait until I can get out for walks again. Have you ever tried "Forest Bathing"? It's shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and raise energy levels!

I loved my morning yoga - Bob's band has TWO gigs on Saturday so I definitely need to work on my flexibility and endurance for dancing! I can't quite do this move yet . Maybe soon! Did you do any yoga today? Even short, simple moves add up! Do a neck roll!

Daily yoga is a great way to keep your body strong & healthy. It's free, fun preventative medicine which helps you avoid falls, aches, sprains, and even colds! Did you do your yoga yet today? #namaste

Yoga time! Did you know yoga protects your spine from a variety of diseases, aches, and issues? Do your gentle twists today! #Namaste

Too busy for yoga? My FREE step by step 10 minute routine helps you renew your life!

http://www.amazon.com/Minute-Stress-Relief-Focus-Renewal-ebook/dp/B015QEKL7Q/

I loved my morning yoga session. Did you know that our average modern attention span is now just 8 seconds - less than a goldfish? Build your focus and concentration with daily yoga! #namaste

Daily yoga helps extend your healthy years, ward off cancer, and more. It's amazing how much we're learning about telomeres in cells and how vital they are for health. What exercise have you done today? #namaste

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/biotech/sd-me-aging-research-20161217-story.html

Did you do your yoga today? Even sitting up straight & doing head-circles is a great start! Lifting your spine helps depression & memory

I love my hula hoop - and that means I use it nearly every day. If you find an exercise you love it makes all the difference. What exercise or activity have you done today? How about some yoga? It's great for your spine . #namaste

My daily yoga was lovely today - but the warned-of snowstorm never came! We got maybe an inch. Here in Massachusetts that doesn't even count. April Fools Day maybe? Still, April is here! #namaste

Morning yoga on the back porch was sunny & serene - but had a vast number of tiny little Gypsy Moth caterpillars. Uh oh. Trees, watch out! It looks like it's going to be a bad year for anything green and leafy ...

I loved my back porch yoga with the birds & breezes. I then helped two friends with their books, and I'm now reviewing audio versions of my own books. It's delightful to hear them read and brought to life! There are such talented narrators out there . #namaste What are you guys up to today?



Here's one of my audio books - I adore the way the narrator reads this! Let me know if you'd like to hear this one for free - I have a few free tokens.

Preening Peacock Cozy Zoo Mystery

Here's another of my audio books. Again I just love this narrator

Lucky Cat Salem MA Mystery

I enjoyed a great back porch yoga session with the cardinals and hummingbirds. Did you know yoga mitigates pain and depression? It strengthens the brain to handle both far better.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-athletes-way/201505/how-does-yoga-relieve-chronic-pain

#namaste

I enjoyed my daily back porch yoga. My hummingbirds kept me company. Did you know yoga helps with diabetes and blood glucose levels? Add it into your daily list! I have free how-to books, you know .

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2017/may/...l-90926117.html

#namaste

I loved my daily yoga session. Did you know regular yoga practice helps with pain relief & stress management? Add yoga into your daily life! What stretching have you done today? #namaste

FREE yoga step by step: this book explains in detail my daily morning routine

http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Stress-Relief-Forgiveness-Lisa-ebook/dp/B00S75ILFQ/

I finally was able to do most of my regular yoga routine; my poison ivy foot is slowly healing up. It felt nice to stretch and twist. Have you done any yoga today? How about some nice head-halos while you read webpages . #namaste

Happy Independence Day, everyone! I could do nearly my full yoga routine today - the foot is slowly but surely healing. I'm grateful to be able to spend the 4th of July in less pain. Give thanks each day for one's blessings - we all have so much! What are you grateful for today?

I enjoyed my full yoga routine plus some hula hoop time afterwards. My foot is continuing to heal! Hurrah! Now I'm sorting through the photos from my wonderful trip to the Peabody Museum of Native American history on Wed. Just all sorts of amazing items there. Highly recommended. I can use this material for two separate books - my book on Native American traditions and my next Art Theft Mystery book. Heck, plus I can add more details to my Wyoming series which features a pair of Native American heroines. #namaste

What are you up to today?

I enjoyed my full yoga routine plus some hula hoop time afterwards. My foot is continuing to heal! Hurrah! Now I'm sorting through the photos from my wonderful trip to the Peabody Museum of Native American history on Wed. Just all sorts of amazing items there. Highly recommended. I can use this material for two separate books - my book on Native American traditions and my next Art Theft Mystery book. Heck, plus I can add more details to my Wyoming series which features a pair of Native American heroines. #namaste

What are you up to today?

I just finished up with a great yoga session on a rainy afternoon. I love the rain, I find it quite soothing. Did you know yoga helps with better sleep? Invest in your health with a daily yoga routine! If you need help, I've got free books that get you on your way, and I'm always happy to answer questions. #namaste

I enjoyed a great yoga session today - my poison ivy foot gets better daily! I can pretty much do all my normal poses now, although it's not quite as bendy as the left foot for downward dog and such. That's ok . It's healing. Did you know that even football players use yoga for flexibility? Add a little bit of yoga to today's routine!

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/...yoga/103290814/

A delightful yoga session plus HulaHoop during the rain, and my new mouse is in! I can finally work with graphics again! I adore my Darkfield mouse but it lasts about 3 years with my heavy use. It was now past that point and was acting *really* flaky. Amazon Prime Day came to the rescue! #namaste

I enjoyed a great yoga session while the cardinals & chipmunks explored the drizzly outside world. Plus tons of fun with my Hula Hoop. I love to hoop! I'm trying to figure out what songs match my hooping BPM. So far the songs have been either a tad too slow or too fast. I'll narrow it down! #namaste

I enjoyed a lovely yoga session. My injured foot is still not quite right, but I found ways to modify poses to accommodate that. Every day can make a difference. If you're having a challenge sticking with your exercise, try adding music! #namaste

Lovely yoga session. I'm still dealing with the foot injury, but every day helps a little bit. I need to keep the rest of me healthy. You probably knew that the act of frowning actively makes you less happy, but did you know that slouching also triggers the mind to be less happy? Find ways to sit up straighter! #namaste

I tried rolling cat-cow for first time since my toe injury. My toe did ok! Yoga reminds us to be mindful and compassionate to ourselves. Every day is a blessing, just to be here. If my toe never learns to curl again, that's all right. I'm just grateful it's healing as best it can. What are you grateful for today? #namaste

I had a great yoga session today. Did you know that yoga helps buffer against DNA mutations? Some practitioners remain healthy despite having genetic abnormalities. The Icahn Institute did a large study where they tested people for genetic issues. They found quite a number of people who seemed perfectly healthy but it turns out they had DNA mutations. It appears their yoga routine and healthy eating buffered them against their mutations "activating" and causing the disease. #namaste

I had a lovely yoga session today plus some hula hoop. I have lots of writing & art stuff to do today - yoga helps me prepare for both! What are you up to today? #namaste

I had a gentle yoga session today. I'm still not risking plank (i.e. push-up) pose but I can do the rest of my routine, including hula-hooping. I'm doing my best to be gentle with the injured toe. I'm hoping my toenail doesn't fall off, maybe it can heal? The dark area has been slowly expanding over the past two weeks but seems to have stalled, and it almost seems as if it's getting lighter in the center. Is that a good sign? Or do I have to resign myself to losing the nail? #namaste

I enjoyed a lovely yoga session. Bob was my personal DJ - he found exactly the right BPM songs for my hula hoop workout afterwards! What are you up to today? #namaste

Lovely yoga session today. Yoga improves your judgment, memory, perception, and reasoning. All for free! #namaste

Great yoga session today. My injured toe continues to heal. Tree pose on that leg is wobbly but improving. Every day can be an opportunity for growth. #namaste

What are you up to today?

Today's yoga is a bit late - I got 3 hours of sleep, woke up very early for an art event, came home, and slept another 4 hours. Then, finally, yoga! I've been home two days and did my full yoga each day on nice, solid ground. Well, it sort of feels like it's moving a bit but that will pass soon . Tree pose is a bit tricky ... but not as tricky as it was on the ship! Did you do your yoga yet today? Try a few head circles! #namaste

I enjoyed my daily yoga practice plus hula-hoop. Did you know yoga reduces inflammation, helping ease heart disease, diabetes, and more? Even just a few minutes makes a difference.

Did you do any stretching today?

#namaste

I enjoyed a lovely yoga & hula hoop session today. It brings focus & energy to the entire day. Plus natural weight loss.

Have you done your yoga today? Even a few minutes helps! #namaste

Morning yoga time. I'm just back from a week in Myrtle Beach, SC - a gorgeous region. I did my yoga each morning on the porch. We were so fortunate that the storm only gently touched us on the last day. #namaste

Morning yoga time. I did love visiting Alaska and Myrtle Beach but it's SO nice to be back home; to do yoga overlooking my own meadowy back yard. We still have a few hummingbirds! #namaste

Morning yoga was lovely on the back porch. The pepper plants are tinging red. Autumn is approaching! I love the seasons here. If you haven't done any yoga yet today, do some simple head circles. Every bit helps! #namaste

Today was my first yoga session with the kittens. They were fascinated and helped out with various poses by testing my balance. By the end I had soothed them into a snuggly sleep. #Namaste

Morning yoga time. The two kittens helped by crawling in, under, and alongside poses. They have mastered the spinal twist. Did you get any stretching in yet today? Do some neck rolls! No kittens needed!

Do Yoga Every Day - You don't have to do a long two-hour yoga practice every day to get benefits. If your schedule is busy, just make time for ten minutes. Fifteen minutes. Even a few minutes of gentle yoga reaps wonderful benefits for your health. It impacts your immune system, your spine health, your levels of stress hormones in your system, and so much more.

My yoga practice today was fairly brief, as I have some pressing tasks to get done before end-of-day. Even that short time invested repays in dividends as everything else I do hums along at a solid clip.

Did you do any yoga today? Even a brief head roll? Make the time to invest in yourself!

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