Speed Yoga

Working on daily health habits. The shakes are easy, exercises, not so much. Looking to spice up my routine. Maybe I should get another dog - one that likes ot walk and run. Maybe I should start a morning walking club or just get up at 5 and go to the gym. Thought I would try something different today. YOGA for Beginners. Got this free DVD with my Hip-Hop Abs DVD (that is a fun DVD - Shawntee, the Instructor has a PhD in Exercise Physiology. He put together a lively routine for core strengthening, It's terrific, but right now I need a slower start to my day. The yoga program is not his). I put in the yoga disc with great anticipation, fully expecting a luxurious stretching routine, It was like speed yoga. OMG, Do this, then this, then that, no pauses, no time to hold a pose. I was a nervous wreck and did not feel stretched or relaxed. Back to the sun salutation and deep breathing for now.

A program that I particularly like to follow is one created by the Royal Canadian Air Force in the 1950s. It is a combination of yoga, resistance, strengthening and cardio that only takes 10 minutes a day. When people tell me they don't have time or money to exercise I direct them to the 5BX and XBX programs. (these are on line courtesy of the RCAF - Thanks Canada!)