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Old 06-13-22, 09:41 PM  
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Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)
Todays workouts:
~Essentrics trademark practice and adjustments for tomorrows class
~Strength Circuit day 1
~Beth’s Locust variations on YouTube, very nice!
~My regular stretch routine finishing with supported fish

Pat - Sorry about the mould issues & hope you can sort it out without it costing too much. You’ve had bad luck lately!

Sandra - You have a very positive attitude going into retirement!

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Old 06-14-22, 09:17 AM  
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Good morning ladies! Yesterday I accomplished:

~ Kassandra Yin Yoga for Hips plus morning affirmations
~ LWR Feel Amazing Challenge W3D4
~ A Body Electric 1200 series workout
~ 4,141 steps

I haven't worked out with Margaret, or any strength workout, in too long! I felt so weak. It was a good way to get back at it, with the workout and the old time music it was an enjoyable way to end the day.

I looked at our nest and yes, the little runt is definitely no more. I wouldn't be surprised if Alpha is the culprit. The two survivors are thriving though! The dad is off-camera this morning but vocalizing loudly so he may be in protector mode.

Beth, your workshop sounds perfect for what you do. I'm glad they showed you some physical ways to nurture the vagus.

Sandra, wow! The countdown is on!

Paine, how was your GS walk?

Cyana I hope you like the alternatives to sun salutations - please share if you learn any useful tips.

Good morning to Pam, Margot, Carolyn and anyone who visits!
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Old 06-14-22, 10:33 AM  
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Margaret's Getting Better (Lower Body workout)

Wow, Margaret's Getting Better lower body workout was harder than I remembered. I wore 2.5 pound ankle weights with that workout.

Pat, we had a lovely walk yesterday and plan to walk again today.

EDIT to add: My 3 year old grandson and I walked 2 miles this morning! I let him decide how long he wants to walk. He usually likes walking to our city water tower to look at it.
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Old 06-14-22, 05:54 PM  
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Paine, 2 miles is pretty impressive for your grandson! Water towers are cool.

Pat, yes the workshop was pretty cool. She made the point that some of the stuff on the web about the vagus is BS but that you definitely can encourage it to activate, which is likely to stimulate a relaxation response.

Sandra, weeks of counting down makes sense - we often do that with the academic semester.

Pam, glad you liked the locust variations!

I filmed a new meditation video today:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThugWpPJqGc

I also did another video in the Blogilates 21 Day series that I really liked. It was cardio legs that was mostly standing, with all the moves being very doable...but I have a feeling I will feel it tomorrow!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpCPgNer_Oo

Oh, I didn't wind up teaching yoga tonight b/c no sign-ups. I guess everyone is out enjoying the beautiful weather here!
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Old 06-14-22, 06:44 PM  
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Hi!

Today's Workout: I did routine 2A from Margaret Richard's My Body of Work. I followed with most of Core Strength & More from Jane Adams's Yoga For Beginners. This routine was more work than I anticipated, so when I got interrupted by a phone call about three-fourths of the way through I decided to call it a day! This morning I used Map My Walk on yet another regular outdoor route -- it was just over four miles and took me 1.5 hours.

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Old 06-14-22, 10:50 PM  
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Todays workouts:
~Taught Essentrics
~Jessica’s WS3: upper body strength
~Yin yoga class

Pat - I’m sad about the runt, but I guess it’s survival of the fittest. I agree the other two chicks look strong and healthy.

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Old 06-15-22, 08:23 AM  
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Good morning all! What a lovely day it was yesterday, and today is on tap too! Yesterday I accomplished:

~ Lunch walk
~ Gardening light
~ Kassandra Morning Yin Yoga Stretch
~ Bird guided meditation
~ 6,512 steps

The meditation had awful sound quality and I had to finish on my own. Must have been a very early one.

Sandra - that core routine is very tough! Has therapeutic benefits, though. Gee on my other check-in Jane Adams has been going around, must be a sign.

Beth, do you know of any reputable books on the vagus? I took a Zoom two hour workshop on it once and it seems the vagus is responsible for everything.

Greetings to one and all! Make it a great day.
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Old 06-15-22, 08:40 AM  
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Pat, LOL, yes, it's all about the vagus these days! It does do a lot, but Saltonstall emphasized that it is mainly responsible for making us feel safe.

Polyvagal theory was developed by Stephen Porges, so you could read his books, including this one:
https://smile.amazon.com/Pocket-Guid...ks%2C85&sr=1-4

Here is a card deck by Deb Dana, who is the main researcher applying polyvagal theory to therapy:
https://smile.amazon.com/Polyvagal-C...s%2C85&sr=1-25
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Old 06-15-22, 10:10 AM  
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Rodney Yee: Abs Yoga for Beginners
Beth's self-acceptance meditation


This morning I enjoyed Rodney's Abs Yoga for Beginners. It wasn't a killer abs workout but I felt it in my abs so it was worthwhile. I also liked that it was only 20 minutes.

I did Beth's self-acceptance meditation--thank you Beth! It was calming in spite of my resistance to accepting myself.
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Old 06-15-22, 03:58 PM  
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Paine, glad you liked the new meditation! I got the idea for the "I am what I am" mantra from a story I heard on NPR this past weekend. I wanted to make the point that before we can love ourselves - or even like ourselves - we have to accept ourselves just as we are. That doesn't mean we can't try to change; here's one of my favorite quotes about that:
“The curious paradox is that, when I accept myself as I am, then I can change.”
~Carl Rogers
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