Interval Yoga 30 Day Challenge Halfway Point

So today is lucky 13 in the interval yoga challenge, almost half way. Have to admit this week has been mentally and physically tough. I've only done 3 days out of the week so far. When I have those days when I  feel I can't or don't want to do, I just don't. Listen to your body and mind, but get out of your head. My mind's been going none stop this week and I just need to slow down and tell it to shut up, and if I can reach that point the silence is oh so soothing. In the past when I had weeks like this one I used to reach for alcohol to calm my nerves and numb out. Just what I needed right, filling my body with toxicity, drowning my power and mentality to heal myself and just deal with sh*t. Proud to say I'm really close to celebrating 7 months of sobriety. Yoga and meditation has indeed helped me stay on the path of recovery

                                                 INTERVAL                       *                           YOGA

                                 an intervening of time & space                 a spiritual, physical and mental practice

A moment of introspect after doing the Slow Gypsy Workout. Take time to pause & reflect.

Namaste and best wishes for a beautiful weekend.

Interval Yoga 30 Day Challenge Update

Hello beautiful yogi's! How was the first week of the challenge for you? I've been consistent with the workouts and Instagram pics so far ( this is more challenging that I had thought). To do a daily posting on my blog seem's to be a bit of a challenge in my daily Mom schedule so I will be doing a post on Friday's only . You can follow my daily instagrams @ gypsyspirit916.

Have a beautiful and energizing weekend.

Interval Yoga 30 Day Challenge ~ Day 3

{Corner View friends my post is after this is one, so please scroll down, but you can still enjoy this post also }

Yesterday was a pure leg day all day for me.  I took the kid's to the California State Fair and we walked here , there, and everywhere looking at all the exhibits, shows, and standing in ride lines. When I find the time I will post our fair fun. Time to stretch and balance with today's flow, and yay we get to sit.

Now treat yourself with a post workout smoothie. I also love smoothies and juice as breakfast, especially when it's already warm weather in the morning. How's the weather in your neck of the woods? Thanks to my neighbor for sharing his crop of nectarines with us.

Banana Nectarine Dream

Recipe:

1 frozen banana, 1  1/2 cups almond milk , 2 nectarines

Throw it all in the blender & enjoy!

Interval Yoga 30 Day Challenge ~ Day 2

Anybody else sore from yesterday's practice? If you don't use it you lose it, and now it's like starting all over to gain the strength and flexibility. My sleep was sounder though with dreams more on the peaceful side. Remember to go with the flow and not get frustrated over not having full range of motion, it comes in time. So here's today's video, don't forget to check into Instagram with your selfie after your workout with #intervalyoga30daychallenge.

Do you do your toes for your yoga pose?

Since us yogis are in poses that constantly have us looking down, why not dress them up. Mine are Sally Hansen Insta Dry 424 Set Sail painted for the 4th of July at the beach. I tend to slip on my mat especially in these hot days , so I was so excited to score these Nike Studio Wraps at Ross for $11.00.

How ever you dress them up or dress them down, take time to fully appreciate how your feet and legs support your body.

Interval Yoga 30 Day Challenge ~ Day 1

So far this Monday is going great. As I was drinking my coffee  checking my e-mails and messages I got a great surprise on Instagram. I had told Ali Kamenova I needed a spiritual change and was looking forward to the challenge and that I might just blog this new venture. She responded with " yes do it! I will share your blog". I was floored and did a little happy dance. The situation got very real at that moment and now it's time to do the work to begin the journey.

I'm starting of the challenge in the beginner level even though I practice yoga on and off through the years. Today will be an assessment of were my physical capability's lay.

 The full weeks schedule can be found here.

Pose Of The Dancer

Official hashtag for the 30 day Selfie Instagram Challenge is #intervalyoga30daychallenge @alikamenovatv. I hope you join us!

I need more yoga in my life

So I'm going to give this challenge a full hearted go, Ali Kamenova's 30 Day Selfie Instagram Challenge. Photos will be of yoga, healthy living, and anything else that arises related to the challenge. Let's see how far I can go and hopefully make the whole 30 days. Here's to a strong start to what ever you wish to accomplish this week and this month.