Week 8: Heart Opener

Did I practice this week?
Yes, I was able to try a new heart opening practice in a new class at Flying Yoga

How did I feel before my practice?

I was excited to take this time for myself and learn new techniques to my practice.

What was the result of my practice?

I was able to bring peace back to my body and mind yet again.

Did I have difficulties or problems with my practice?

Yes, it was difficult to 

Did I stay positive through my struggles?

Yes. Even though I still struggle, I keep trying. I realized my thought process in yoga can relate well to leadership skills in my life. When I fail I keep trying and I am so proud of myself for this.

I found this amazing video which explains more about my practice this week.

Week 7: Moga

Did I practice this week?
This week I was able to free my mind and practice both my yoga and meditation practice.

How did I feel before my practice?

I was excited to take this time for myself this week.

What was the result of my practice?

I was able to bring peace back to my body and mind yet again.

Did I have difficulties or problems with my practice?

Of course, I still have problems with my poses, alignment and balance.

Did I stay positive through my struggles?

Yes. Even though I still struggle, I keep trying. I realized my thought process in yoga can relate well to leadership skills in my life. When I fail I keep trying and I am so proud of myself for this.

Week 6: Practice Makes Perfect

Did I practice this week?

Yes, 2 times at yoga studios.

How did I feel before my practice?

Sore.

What was the result of my practice?

I learned that everyone in the class is on different levels and I shouldn't compare myself to anyone but me.

Did I have difficulties or problems with my practice?

Yes, I kept looking at other people to see if I was doing it right. I should just trust myself and my own body.

Did I stay positive through my struggles?

Yes. 


I found a silly video the other day. I thought I should share...

Week 5: Binaural Beats

I was having difficulty with my meditation practice so my friend suggested me listen to binaural beats during my session. This concept was difficult to grasp, but once I tried it i was hooked. Not only was I able to silence my thoughts, but I was able to meditate longer than I ever had before. This was such an amazing and mind-blowing experience for me. I'm so thankful for this new tool to use while meditating.

Binaural beats, or binaural tones, are auditory processing artifacts, or apparent sounds, caused by specific physical stimuli. These tones could help induce relaxation, meditation, creativity and other desirable mental states. 

Did I practice this week?

Yes, I meditated laying down.

How did I feel before my practice?

 Anxious.

What was the result of my practice?

It was amazing. I was able to use these binaural beats to focus my mind

Did I have difficulties or problems with my practice?

No, my practice was better than ever. The beats helped me be present in the moment while meditating. The sounds kept my mind from wandering and I was able to meditate for almost 1 hour opposed to my usual 20 minutes.

Did I stay positive through my struggles?

Yes, it was a great experience

Week 4: Outdoor Yoga

This week I decided to take a different approach to my usual indoor yoga class. My friends and I went to a park in the Presidio in San Francisco and take a lesson from my roommate who coincidently is a yoga instructor. It was such a beautiful day and I was able to relax more during this practice than any other day. I soon realized it was because I wasn't concerned with a classroom full of people. This practice was just me, my instructor and my breath.

Did I practice this week?

Yes, It was a great experience practicing outside.

How did I feel before my practice?

I was very excited to try a new location.

What was the result of my practice?

I was able to realize that I was able to keep a more peaceful mind out in nature rather than going to another indoor yoga class. It was a wonderful experience. 

Did I have difficulties or problems with my practice?

I still have difficulties with my balance, but I believe time and practice will help that.

Did I stay positive through my struggles?

Yes, even though I fell a few times, I got right back up and continued to try the balancing poses.