For my birthday, my mother bought me an unlimited monthly pass to my favorite yoga studio in Houston. My goal for the month is to do some form of yoga everyday until my pass expires (9/20). I am currently on day 7 of 30. I mostly do Bikram yoga-- which is 90 minutes of yoga in a room that is 105 degrees and has 50% humidity. For some people, that sounds like absolute torture (especially because that's the weather everyday in Houston). But for me, it is the most cleansing experience ever. You sweat out every single toxin that is in your body and you leave the class drenched in your sweat. But it's amazing....I'm just wild about yoga!
At this time in my life, I feel like I am not working towards anything, but this new goal gives me something that I absolutely must accomplish everyday. It's not pressuring, but it's the one thing I do in my day that is for me, my health, and my happiness. The benefits: I have lost 10 lbs, my skin GLOWS, and I feel better about myself. Yoga teaches you self-discipline and how to keep yourself present and in the moment--- something I never knew how to do. Instead of letting your mind wonder and think about what has happened and what will happen, you send all of that energy inward and concentrate on your breath and your movements. Yoga is not just exercise. It's a life changing experience for your mind, body, and soul.
The human body is an amazing thing and can do so much for you. All you have to do is let it.
You're right, that sounds a bit like torture, but I just might check it out :)
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