Yoga-ing it up!

So I've kept the yoga ball rolling in my own way, and decided to do a whole handful of poses in one day, because some days I get to busy to get around to it, and others I have a lot of free time. Here's what I've managed so far.

Day 20 - Rae, Visvamitrasana

Pretty much 100% positive I did this wrong, thus the picture of me laughing as I Jared walked up to me basically pulling my leg up. I tried to do the variation, because I didn’t want to die, because the girl in the photo looked like a pretzel standing on a hand and a foot, and I know I'm not on that level yet.

"I am thankful for this beautiful day! Its so warm and sunny, it feels awesome outside :D"

 

Day 21 - Rox, Three-legged wheel

I was really really surprised I could still do this. I used to do backbends all the time as a kid.

"I am thankful for Jared! He works so hard to provide the best life for himself and for Bufford and I. He’s so driven and focused, and sweet and patient and generous with me :)"

 

Day 22 - Angie, Reclining ankle to knee pose

 Easy peasy and chill, I do something similar standing up at work because I’m weird. I just kinda put my leg on the desk sometimes… anyway. I think it's interesting that I do some stretches that are actually yoga poses already.

 "I am thankful for the bus route in my city, which takes me right to work!"

This is an unflattering photo.

Day 23 - Ola, Goddess pose with arm variation of choice

Okay let’s talk about how fabulous the goddess pose makes you look, because damn I look devine. Don’t let it fool you, I thought it looked really easy, until I squatted down and my thighs started screaming at me. I love it though! It's my favorite that I've done so far.

 "I am thankful for my family, who are always there for me when I need them. Who love me unconditionally and are all around wonderful."

Google took all my photos and made me into a gif I guess, lol!

 Day 24 - Marion, Reclined twist pose with eagle legs option

Yet another pose I've done before knowing anything about yoga. I just do this while rolling around in bed sometimes. I'm always doing stretches to crack my spine.

"I am thankful for my job, which is fun and interesting and full of great people. Its easy, pays well, and is all together enjoyable!"

Attempting Yoga

I've been wanting to try yoga for a while. I met a girl on tumblr named Leah who posts her poses daily and she looks so elegant and relaxed while she does it. There are also a handful of women at work who do it and rave about how awesome it makes them feel. So I finally decided to look into this 30 day challenge Leah posted. I'm 19 days late, but better late than never. Also note that I am a couch potato in the most extreme way, so this is gonna be a rough start! Hopefully I can progress well and become stretchier than a rubber band :) So without further ado, I give you...

Day 19 of #blossomingyogis Revolved Triangle Pose

Sorry these are super out of focus, I was more concentrating on doing the post right than taking beautiful photos.

My little helper! hehe.

I wanted to do this inside, but I lost most of the daylight while reading up about the challenge, and tips for beginners. But it was actually pretty nice out since the rain had finally stopped.

You're also supposed to write one thing you are thankful for each day.

I am grateful for Bufford! He is always there by my side to make me smile, especially if I am sad. He's the best cuddle buddy(when he's willing) for watching the X-files with :)