Journey To Fitness Through Yoga

Started Hot Yoga on Wed. The theme of my practices is I am who I am….and I practice to get better, there is no judgment to the end only progress.

Hot Yoga Basic Class. I was on track even in the sauna temperature that gradually went up to about 90 to 100 degrees… Oh Hell Yeah it was hot up in there, no joke.  I love the class. I have never, ever sweated so hard in my life.  My shoulder injury gave me a little problem but I modified my way through it and did pretty good.  The class was 60 minutes. When I got home there was no sign of insomnia it was a second hot shower and off to bed….whew it wore me out.  I actually was in bed by 8:30 and slept the whole night….amazing.

Hot Yoga Vinyassa for day two… OMG! that class was no joke… at the end of class it looked like someone threw two buckets of water on me, my clothes were soaking wet from head to toe… The class was really face paced…I was able to keep the pace to the end. My shoulder felt good today, but I still had to modify especially near the end. I fell asleep early but I woke up about 12:00 am my body felt like i had be beaten. I guess when my tired muscles got cold…they wanted to let me know Vinyassa had kicked my butt..it was no joke.

Hot Yoga Sacred Music…. this class was done by candle light and the music was louder… I enjoyed the music and followed along with the instructors directions. This class is not for students who are not familiar with the poses, because you can’t really see the instructor. It was a great class, I enjoyed it. I don’t think I drank enough water…I felt alot of resistance in my muscles and I felt tired quicker during the class. My practice today brought me some insight as I thought about the resistance that I was feeling… I found that I was really flexible in some areas and rigid in others. Usually how your approach your practice is how you approach life…..I will look into the parallels and hold up the practice mirror to my life and see what I see.

I am wondering if i can make it to class on Day four….the heat outside has been a challenge, hydration wise and with the extra sweating I am feeling the results…ugh!

Day Four…. took a break need a little recovery time, my shoulder feels great. However, I just felt tired today so I am taking a break. I did do some research and it is recommended you do this type of practice 3 times a week so I guess I had reached my current threshold… see you tomorrow!

Day Four… these are some videos that I found…. I have some difficulty with the balancing poses so I will be using these videos to practice at home. They suggest heating your room at home or taking a very hot shower before executing the poses. enjoy….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFIwIOMw2Mo&NR=1

Day Five… Was good… I lasted 2 seconds longer in the balance series. I read a book on Bikram Yoga at B&N it was pretty good, every encouraging. I had lunch with my home girl Step after class…. I love Pasha’s and now I found out they have Brunch on Sundays!

Day Six…..Whew motivation to go to class is way down… I did drink my water but I am sitting here on FB when I should be packing my bag to go to class. I packed my bag… I got in my car.. I took the exit to Norfolk and detoured to the grocery store. So it was not laziness or lack of motivation. My body just really wanted a break. One of the first principles of yoga is to listen to the body and give it what it wants… so the body wins. I have decided to stay home and practice the yoga nidra….which is the yoga of being completely still (no sleeping allowed). It is a great guided meditation.

Day Seven last day of my trail membership.  I am hooked on Hot Yoga it is truly amazing the difference I see in how I feel and how my body has responded to the st reaching and bending.  I feel a real sense of clarity after class and my spirit is calm and uplifted.  I am so excited about the class I am increasing my practice time in hopes of motivating myself to get certified.

Pain Relief Formula

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The Herbal Farmacy of Norfolk is one of the premier locations for health and wellness in the Hampton Roads area.  Al Lewis, affectionately known throughout the community as “Doc Lewis” has been researching healing for over 15 years.  His research has taken him into the exotic world of herbalism in China town, New York City, Washington D.C. and California.   He specializes in traditional Chinese medicine and has developed several herbal formulas of his own.

In addition, to his current array of herbal products Doc Lewis has commissioned the Phinix Institute of Herbal Research and Development to formulate a fast acting pain relief, diabetic and hypertension formula for his customers.  Doc Lewis has been using the Biogeogenetic pain relief formula in his practice for over two years and has successfully combated pain associated with fibromyalgia, acute and chronic injuries and cancer.  At this time, The Herbal Farmacy of Norfolk is the only location that carries the full strenghen version of Biogeogenetic Pain Away formula (L.I.M.B.S.).

Mr. Lewis is known in the community for his passion for educating the community about achieving sustainable wellness.  In addition, his compassion, generosity and stellar customer service to his customers is unmatched in his field.  He is dedicated to the art of health and wellness and can often be heard whimsically stating ” If you name a problem we have a solution.”

At the end of April, Doc Lewis will be hosting trials for his existing formula for pain relief and two new formulas for diabetics and people with hypertension.  The participants in the trials will receive nutritional counseling, relaxation treatments and herbal remedies at no cost during the four week period.  Each week participants will chart their progress as they move through the components that will bring the body back into alignment and sustainable wellness..

This is a great opportunity for people to see the power of natural remedies and learn more about what they can do as preventative measures in the fight for sustainable wellness.

Are you interested in participating in the trials, call for a registration package:

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Love Interrupted, Part 1

I have recently joined facebook, classmates, and myspace. In about 1/2 a day I was reconnected with almost everyone I knew from elementary to college. I have talked with family, friends, and sorority sisters. It has been a world win of laughs and fantastic reunions.

I have noticed that lots of people have reconnected with lost loves and loves that never blossomed.   It is interesting that technology has bridge the gap in the sea of  I wonder what ever happened to….. (fill in the blank).

Those who know me know I am somewhat cynical when it comes to peoples true intentions on the subject of love. It is not that I don’t believe in Love. I have been there and enjoyed the whimsical flight of the butterflies in my stomach even after seeing the good, bad and ugly side of my love interest, I was still hopelessly smitten.  My cynical nature just wonders if bored people are just looking for something to do… like rekindle an old flame because now it is easier to do with all of these social networking groups.  If this was the love of your life how hard did you look before google, my space and facebook became the Mecca of hey you guys remember me announcements.

The question is:

Can unquenchable feelings survive 10 to 20 years in the depths of your mind and come to light and blossom.

I found this video series on the subject: Yes I am a Psychologist at heart, so research is how I answer all of my questions?  The series looks at the pros and cons of revisiting the “lost” love.

I found the documentary interesting.  Haven’t we all wondered what would have happened if puppy love grew up into a dog.  I prefer snakes myself. (smile).

Opinions welcome, stories (joys and horror) welcome!

enjoy the series and if you are inspired go and win back the Prom Kings heart if he isn’t married, gay or in prision.  (oops cynical horns showing)