I am on day 77 and am beginning to experience some of the benefits. The last tweak I will make in my practice is the timing of the activity.
I took a small step outside of my comfort zone in October. A visiting friend asked me if I wanted to practice a few yoga moves with her.
Normally I would have said – No I have done yoga – as if I already knew enough about yoga. (Sometimes my I know it all attitude kicks in.)
But this time I said yes. Marina showed me eight postures specifically for my back aches and pains. That day I learned simple movements which addressed my weakest areas in my body.
I am happy to say that I have added these postures, plus a few additional ones to my morning practice. Now my routine has extended to 30 minutes. It includes stretching and meditation. And I am feeling great.
I find the meditation component is best used after my stretches because as I hold each pose, I mentally relax into the stretch with the accompanying deep breathing.
And finally, I understand the importance of practicing my morning routine right away after waking before my mind get busy with the day’s tasks awaiting me.
My next step is to practice a short meditation right before bed.