I'm back to working out in the morning. By working out I mean - run a mile on the treadmill and do my abs exercises. My goal is to run a solid, complete mile and step it up a notch to 1.25, then 1.5, etc. You get the hint. I ran for 6.4 minutes and had to walk for a minute. Wow. Little did I know it would be a challenge yet again. This is what happens when you stop your workout routine for a bit.
I'm adding evening yoga. In my
It's important to point out that it's not just the running or yoga it is what comes along with it. The overall experience. What I feel as I do it and how I feel after. Correct? You know what I mean?
At 6 a.m., I'm still not awake so, I stretch my legs real quick, pop the ear buds in my ears, hit play and start the treadmill. Then I turn on the TV and mute it. Typically, in that order as well. Funny, I know. But, it's the honest to goodness truth!
My commute home is a pain in the butt sometimes but, I have to do it. So, I get home between 6:25-6:45 p.m. and then head right upstairs to change and get my "yoga" on! After I kiss the boyfriend and say a quick hello.
I like the breathing, repetition, poses. Come on the benefits of yoga are endless! The yoga videos that I watch have an inspirational setting and I listen to that - the poses are explained in addition to a little extra motivation for focus and breath. Candidly, I love it. I'll do another post this week on the instructor and videos that I watch as I'd love to hear your feedback. However, I do wish that my schedule allowed for the "occasional" hot yoga class... Wishful thinking on my part...one day soon. Hopefully.
Any who, it back to the basics. Mind, body and spirit. I need my zen back. In order to get it - I'm going back to the basics: meditation and yoga. It's a no brainer, right?!
What about you? Do you do meditation and yoga? What's your zen after work? Do tell.