The power of the mind

Another great class, although the poses are getting tougher and tougher. I am not going to stop going though, even if I sit out a few, I know that I am still doing some good. Sandy of Body Design assures me that what I am doing is beneficial for my body and the baby's. 

This (above) was one of the new poses we did last night. Its called eagle pose. Great for improving balance and strengthening legs and shoulders. 

We talked about inner strength and goals and at this point I need all the strength I can get to make it through these next few weeks not to mention labour. I think a lot of these meditation ideas I have learned here are going to be so helpful when the time comes. 

Sandy also gave is a great quote I thought I would share; 

"Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; for it becomes your destiny."     Upanishads

Fit for two

So the cat's out of the bag and everyone who needs to know is aware that I am pregnant. I actually found out shortly after signing on for the Body Design 's Learn To Run 10K. I let Elizabeth (the instructor) know right away and she has been great at working with me and feeding me useful information.

What I have found is that my running has taken a nose dive. I have completely slowed down to a crawl and I just feel awful while I'm doing it. for the last few weeks I have taken a break on running and just stuck with longer walks with the dog.

I am however, loving yoga even more. Throughout this entire pregnancy (save a week where I was sick) I have felt like a million bucks and I owe it to the Essential Yoga class Monday nights in Mount Albert.

Last week we we learned to combat resentment and anger with yoga. Since the pregnacy began I have been on a emotional rollercoaster and frustration quickly turns into anger. The class taught us to use the Alternate Nostril Breathing Technique. In this Breathing Technique, you inhale through one nostril, retain the breath, and exhale through the other nostril.

Not just anger, alternative nostril breathing helps calms an agitated mind, cleanses your lungs, improves sleep and soothes your nervous system.