First workout since a lesion on my leg got biopsied. (Luckily the afternoon after I finished #ywaCenter.) I did a slow run and my leg where the wound is is definitely tingly- but it felt good to move. Hopefully this time next week I’ll know whether more removal is needed or if it was benign. I’ve had that brown mark on my leg since at least college- so it’s really weird not seeing it there anymore.

Day 30 of #YWACenter - and the January programme for 2023 - is complete! We did it, #YogaWithAdriene watching FediFolks! :blobcheer:

As always, a huge thank you to Adriene for providing the entire programme for free, and another huge thank you to Benji for being Benji.

One thing I’ve learned for certain is that I do look forward to regular mat time. Going to take that forward and see where it leads.

Day 30 - Return

Well this yoga journey is finished for me- though I know I’ll be back on the mat later this week after a few days to rest and reflect.

This is my third yoga journey with Adriene and I always dread the day 30 video because I don’t like the lack of audio cues. It’s hard for me to follow the flow and I know that’s the point- to flow with her and take inspiration but to trust ourselves. And I have difficulty doing that because I want to stick to the plan.

#ywaCenter

Wow, has it been 30 days already? Amazing how January flies by when I'm doing #30DaysOfYoga. Thank you so much for this fun journey!
#YWACenter #Yoga #YogaWithAdriene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp0J0k-aLoI

Day 29 - Pleasure

There was nothing pleasurable about this practice… lol… but I added on a 2000m row for the penultimate day of this 30 Day Journey.

I can’t believe how this month has flown by. Or rained by- it’s raining again.

#ywaCenter #yogawithadriene

early practice for me today, and I loved the suggestions. I feel the strain in my upper back and shoulders, and it reminds me it makes me stronger, little by little.
#YWACenter #day29pleasure #YogaWithAdrienne

#YWACenter Do I know myself well or what? Giving myself the grace of not doing one of the yoga videos turned into four. But I have a much better mindset about it this year. In past years I've "allowed" myself to get a tshirt if I complete the full 30 days in real time. This year I bought the shirt anyway and I will pick up from the last video I did today and go from there. Continuing to offer myself the same grace I would offer one of you in the same position. #YogaWithAdriene

Day 28 - Freedom

I really really loved today’s practice. A great flow with a little bit of balance and a lot of do what feels good built in.

I also loved Adriene’s quote: “I celebrate you for arriving at the mat with the courage to be who you are and to come with whatever you are carrying.”

Sometimes simpling carving out the time, coming to the mat, and taking that first step can feel like a battle. But it’s always worth it.

#ywaCenter #yogawithadriene

On a roll #Day27 #30dayyogachallenge #YWACenter #YWA

And #Yin tops up my day perfectly!
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Day 27 - Yin

I love yin practices but never seem to choose them on my own. (And I definitely needed it today after the utter chaos that was yesterday- including not having water from 12-4 and again from 5-12- amongst several other annoyances that snowballed into an awful-ish day.)

After today’s practice I did a 21 minute Nike run led by the first transgender athlete to make the national team. Really inspiring stuff. And the neighborhood geese are back!

#ywaCenter #yogawithadriene

Day 26 - Connect

I can’t believe this 30 Day Journey is almost over.

One of the ways I connect to myself is through daily rituals. Making a (I know it isn’t pretty) latte every weekday morning is one of them. And this mug has been with me since my freshman year in college… yup… it’s survived 20+ years of moves and use.

#ywaCenter #yogawithadriene

#YWACenter Deep gratitude to the person who recommended a bedtime yoga practice for days when I can't fit in the regular daily video. Yesterday was lunacy and I didn't get to bed until about 2 hours later than usual, but I did a "yoga in bed" which not only relaxed me but gave me the endorphin rush of being able to check it off in my #BulletJournal . I slept peacefully knowing I did what I could for the day. #YogaWithAdriene #yoga #FindWhatFeelsGood

Day 25 - Amor

I did a little mini-weights warmup to start and my elder cat must be feeling a lot better because he followed me into the other room, gave me a tail hug, and then supervised. When I went back to the living room and started the yoga he followed and gave me several kitty headbutts during the practice- which he hasn’t done in weeks. It was so nice to feel like my old yoga and workout buddy was back.

#ywaCenter #yogawithadriene

@Knitapeace I was thinking of this! I was wondering about doing another round of Center or starting a different 30 days challenge... I would like to keep going - I am sleeping way better when I slot a half hour yoga in my day! #YWACenter #YogaWithAdrienne

Folks who are doing Yoga with Adriene's January 30 day program, do you have any plans for what you're going to do next? I remember I really enjoyed the "Home" series a couple of years ago (in fact I bought the shirt to commemorate completing it, lost it, and turned around to see my 21 year old wearing it the other day). Would anyone be interested in doing another 30 days after this?

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#ywacenter Late night check in! Really enjoyed the video today. Too tired to be philosophical, good night!

Day 24 - Explore

And we have officially started the last week of this 30 Day Yoga Journey!

Today’s photo is a post yoga selfie. No makeup- just good energy!

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Double session of #YWACenter today, I did today and yesterday back to back.
Phew!
Those low lunges were a killer!!
#yoga #YogaChallenge #YogaWithAdrienne

@Knitapeace no judging at all. If it helps holding the pose, go for it!
I dropped to my knee during the low lunges today. But I kept going! #YWACenter