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I highly recommend looking for ways to incorporate even short yoga routines into your daily life. It can greatly help with muscle aches and with your ability to focus and sleep.
My ideal is an hour each morning, but I do strive at least to do ten minutes if I can't get that in.
You can do easy simple things even at your computer. Imagine you are making a golden halo with the top of your head, in a clockwise direction. Then reverse.
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Our kitchen has become a staging area for the things I'm selling on ebay so now I've run out of yoga space  . Time to work on that. I miss doing the yoga!
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Hurrah! I have now cleared out the kitchen area again. The old computer we were working on on the kitchen table has been donated to the local senior center, along with a large box full of old keyboards, power supplies, and so on. So that is done!
I've sold most of our old receivers / stereo equipment on ebay. The few remaining items are listed on Amazon and ebay and are going into the spare room until they get bought.
There's just a few items left in the kitchen to move to their proper homes, and then I can actually vacuum and clean the floor! And I can do yoga again. Hurrah!
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I haven't gotten back into a daily routine yet, but I am getting better at least. I'd say it's probably every three days right now. My wake-sleep schedule is fairly odd so it depends what time of day I wake up, and how much is on my to-do list.
Chime in if you do any sort of yoga! I'd love to hear what poses you enjoy.
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Every three days is pretty good. I've been neglecting my desire to do yoga for over a year now.  Right now I will do a stretch pose! I am in bed, but there are still stretches I can do.... okay, I just did a handful. That felt nice on my lower back.
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Going to do a few Yoga in Bed stretches again, right now! I think my biggest issue with all this is lack of accountability. NO one cares or notices if I do anything, except myself. As it turns out, that isn't enough motivation for me.
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Dear Jilly -
Feel free to post in the forum, if you enjoy external motivation!
I have gotten into a nice routine where I do about an hour of yoga each morning. I definitely feel more awake and energized afterwards. Also I notice my flexibility and strength improving each day, which is nice. It's a built in motivator, since I want to see if I can stretch just a bit further each time.
Maybe try that? Set a fun goal for yourself?
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I've been doing yoga for about an hour each morning and enjoy it immensely. Here's my routine I do. If anybody knows the names to poses, please let me know! I did my best to figure out what they are. Lisa's Daily Yoga Routine standing side twist - rotate with arms hanging loose so they flop like coat sleeves on body - 20 rotations stretch up and back hang my arms down to touch the ground. Then fold my arms to deepen the stretch. Nod five times. Shake my head five times. standing crescent moon - odd, this seems to have several names. The one where you stand tall and curve your body left or right. So someone standing in front of you sees a letter C (or reverse C) Tree pose / Vrksasana - I love this pose. I do it for a while on one foot, then relax for a moment on both, then for a while on the other foot. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sun Salutation Series / Surya Namaskar - OK this is a sequence in and of itself. I do the whole set two times, once with each leg leading. My set includes: Stretch up and back stretch down to the ground Raise back to diagonally point up, hands on knees Stretch down to ground again Put one leg back Put other leg back to Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana - "walk the dog" - release tension in one leg while pressing into other, and switching Shifting weight forward into plank Dropping hips down into cobra / Bhujangasana shifting weight back into downward facing dog bringing foot forward between hands to what I think of as a hurdler's stretch stand back up hand motion 1 - interlace fingers loosely before chest pointing forward, rotate them down, towards chest, up. Bring both hands up to sky and out wide to either wide, then down and back to chest. Do twice. hand motion 2 - my yoga teacher called this "heart opening namaste". Have both hands at chest, pointing towards teach other, thumbs towards the chest. Sweep them forward and out to the sides. Then rotate the thumbs to point up and bring the hands back in a wide swoop forward then in to the chest. repeat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Warrior 2 sequence / Virabhadrasana II Start in Warrior 2 - but up in a triangle. Settle down into warrior 2. Back up to triangle. Do this three times to really settle down into the warrior 2 pose. Turn both hands palm-up, imagine you're holding a giant ball, and rotate back so your front hand is towards the sky and your back one is down. Lean the forward fore-arm down on your forward leg. Rotate the back arm forward in a big circle three times. End with it pointing forward. Look down, then right, then up Rotate that "free arm" (the one not on your leg) up and back so it's loose. At the same time, rotate the on-leg arm so it's pointing straight up. Your legs are now a triangle. Lace your hands behind you and stretch them down, as you lean forward. repeat. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now back to simpler things . Warrior 1 on both sides. Next, a back stretch. Stand with feet warrior-1 width apart but both pointing towards left side of mat. For 15 seconds simply stand, then for 15 seconds fold to touch ground. Another back stretch. Simply squat with hands around knees for 30 seconds. cat-cow / Marjaryasana for 10 rounds (happens to be a back stretch too but is a normal part of yoga) extended child pose / Garbhasana 30 seconds. Also happens to be a back stretch rolling cat-cow for 10 rounds. Start in extended child pose, roll up to cow, arch to cat, fall back into extended child pose. extended child pose / garbhasana yes again cross-legged stretch the final back stretch. Interlace fingers and reach for sky for 30 seconds seated spinal twist / half lord of the fishes / Ardha Matsyendrasana both sides. I love this one. hurdler's stretch have one leg forward, the other bent back. First lean forward over forward knee. Then lay back flat on mat. Both sides. laying spinal twist lay on back. fold right knee, use left hand to press it towards the left. Stretch right arm out straight right, look right. Switch. laying goddess pose put feet soles together with legs laying flat on floor out to either side. Put palms together above head, on floor. bridge pose / Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Hold the bridge, then slowly lower the spine down vertebrae by vertebrae to the mat. I love this part. Shavasana simply let everything go cross-legged with hands palm-up on knees - with crown of head make five halos clockwise, then counter-clockwise - with nose, trace an orange first clockwise, then counter-clockwise hands to heart namaste
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A lovely yoga session while snowflakes danced and spun outside my window. The bluebirds are stocking up on suet to prepare! I got video
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Yoga is a great way to start the day. My spine feels so nice when I'm finished. Namaste.
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I'm glad this thread is here as a reminder. I will be re-watching Cloud Atlas tonite, with Dan, and will have plenty of time while it play to do some yoga and post in this forum.
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A lovely yoga session - wow, much different doing it mid-day after my shake! I felt much stronger and integrated with the poses.
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I did some nice easy stretching yoga last night, watching project runway. Maybe i will walk around the pond today and do some more.
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I am newbie here, well, there are many pose to do yoga but my favorite pose is yoga. Early morning yoga is very beneficial for your calmness. Yes you are right that yoga is a great way to start a day..
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A lovely #yoga session on my back porch - but last night's massive rainstorm seems to have swept away the cute tree frog. I can't find him! I hope he's all right. I did see many dragonflies.
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Preparing for my 10pm meditation. I think I'll meditate on breath tonight. How about you? Join me in serenity! #meditate
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I had a great yoga class yesterday that was much harder than i am used to. No real rests and no savasana. I missed the savasana more than i thought i would.
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Jilly -
It is great that you tried a yoga class. We learn something new from every new instructor.
I agree that I greatly enjoy savasana and would miss it if it was completely missing from a session. I always have a savasana at the end of my sessions.
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Had a lovely #yoga session - the cute tree frog is gone again, but it rained last night. Maybe he simply has somewhere dry he goes to.
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A lovely #yoga session. I haven't done a full one in a while. Plus the birds were flying steadily at the feeder. A lovely start to the day.
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I love my morning yoga sessions. My spine and hamstrings feel so much better afterwards. They crave the stretching. I had a relaxing one this morning in the kitchen, where I can see the bird feeders while I move. It's a great start to the day.
Do you guys do yoga?
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Lovely yoga session this morning; joints and spine feel so much better now. Now to tackle the 1,699 msgs in my inbox. Having my EAS shake.
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A lovely yoga session with birds at the two feeders. I'm doing better at plank, too - I have 2 rounds of it during the sun salutations.
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Here's my current routine:
Forward Standing Section
* Standing gently turning arm-flapping-like-open-coat-sleeves, 20 count, a la Kripalu.
* Moon pose, left and right
* Bend back, then bend forward to floor
* Tree pose, left and right
* Sun salutation, 2 rounds
... includes downward-facing dog, plank, cobra, and other poses
Side Standing Section
Warrior Pose II
... includes sub-poses like side angle pose
Warrior Pose I
Hanging triangle
Middle Section
Tucked squat
Lord of the Fishes left and right
Cat-Cow 10x
Extended Child Pose
Rolling Cat-Cow 10x
Extended Child Pose
Floor Section
Hurdler's Stretch, forward back, left right
Spinal twist - knee to one side, arm outstretched to other, left right
Dead bug pose
Bridge pose with very slow release
savasana
Lotus position, 5 halos each way, 5 nose circles each way
Namaste
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A lovely morning yoga session. Birds at all the feeders, and my hamstrings are stretching a bit more each day! A great start to a sunny day.
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A lovely, sunny yoga session, and Juliet the cat came over to help me, too . How is your day going? #yoga #serenity
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A lovely yoga session this morning; Juliet the cat helped me with cat-cow. Bob braved the frigid cold to bring seed and suet to the birds.
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It's been a whirlwind day - I haven't even been able to post about my morning yoga yet . It was lovely! Lots to do. One step at a time.
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Back on my night schedule; woke up at 2pm. A lovely yoga session with sunlight streaming through the window. Then organized my watercolors. Bob got me some lovely bins and binders so everything's neat now. Excellent. Next up, a final read-through of my latest 10-chapter novella so I can hand that over to the reviewers.
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A much-needed yoga session. Various stresses in my life ease away while holding downward facing dog and plank pose. #yoga #stressmanagement
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Began my day with a lovely yoga session. My body feels so much better after stretching and gently twisting. It has meditation built in too! Do you guys do any daily stretching?
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Earth Yoga Leggings - these are what I wore for today's yoga session - quite pretty!  Earth Yoga Leggings reviewWhat do you like to wear when you're active?
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A wonderful yoga session - Bob is mixing music for his band so I had a beautiful soundtrack to stretch with. The best of all worlds! #yoga
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Tested what yoga I could do if I didn't have a mat handy. Always good to explore the options. Yoga each day is good for the spine!
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Did my morning yoga routine today after a 2 week break. It felt SO good to stretch. My spine and neck absolutely needed it. My neck was incredibly crinkly.
What yoga have you done recently?
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#Yoga today reminded me why it's important to stretch daily. When I don't, my muscles tighten back up noticeably. A little each day helps!
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A quite relaxing #yoga session this morning - my spine feels so happy when I'm done. I want to go out dancing . But lots to do today!
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Runners talk about a "runner's high", but I think I'm floating in my "yoga high" after a lovely session. My spine is singing in contentment.
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Each day during my yoga session I can hold plank just a little bit longer. Step by step - it adds up! How are you doing today? #yoga
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Happy May Day everyone! I love May Day. It celebrates spring and a fresh start on our goals and dreams. I had a lovely yoga session today
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My body likes yoga. I've gained about 1/4" in height since I got home and began daily yoga again. My cartilage is content. #yoga And did you know they can now 3D-print cartilage? Cool! DailyMail UK / 3D Printing of Cartilage
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A fantastic yoga session. All of a sudden I had a wealth of ideas for the third mystery book I'm writing. After days of being stuck!
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Today's yoga was wonderful, restful, stretching, and decorated with hummingbirds . A perfect way to begin the week. #yoga #hummingbirds
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Someone suggested I try Tiger Balm on my shoulders before yoga today. It only tingled a little. Maybe it's old? It's the tube kind. #yoga
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Here's the list of my yoga routine I do each morning. It takes 45m to 1 hour - My Yoga Routine
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Tried yoga with Tiger Balm Ultra on my shoulders. It was good, but not "really" different. Maybe because my yoga top is a halter? #yoga I should try it with a regular t-shirt, to hold in the heat.
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Juliet the cat is a great assistant with yoga poses. Here she helps me with extended child pose. #yoga #serenity 
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I had a little visitor watching my yoga today - this is a European Paper Wasp - an invasive species here in Mass. 
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I had the most wonderful yoga session today - the first on my back porch this year. A hummingbird hovered right in front of my face!
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Here's my yoga space, on my back deck. Pepper plants, rosemary plant, hummingbird and suet feeder, kitty on leash . The pepper plants and rosemary plant are several years old - we bring them in each winter. They've only been outside for a week or two. 
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Here's my "pet" hummingbird who hangs out at my window all day. She's so cute! Hummingbird Video
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A wonderful yoga session today. The back yard is verdant and lovely. Feeling blessed, kitty is healthy, Bob is healthy. Namaste.
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I had a wonderful yoga session today - it was too hot to do it on the back porch. Funny how the seasons change so quickly. It seems like it was just spring. How is your Tuesday?
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An absolutely beautiful yoga session today on the back porch. Butterflies, hummingbirds, Julie the cat sprawled at my side. Bliss.
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A busy day. Finally getting to post that yes, I had a yoga session on my back porch when I began. Julie snoozed in the shade by my side. It was just so peaceful. It was fairly hot out, though - I had to set up my yoga mat under the shade of the umbrella. And summer's barely here!
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Misty and cool today - perfect for a back porch yoga session. The hummingbirds flitted in and out, enjoying the nectar. A lovely day. #yoga Have you done any stretching today? Now's the perfect time to do some gentle neck exercises!
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I had a lovely yoga session on the back porch. Hummingbirds kept me company - and Bob fixed the mower! We have a fire pit again! Happy. I had thought the helicopters flying overhead were preparing for Obama's visit on Wednesday, but it turns out a man was lost in the nearby forest. Bob and I headed over to help with the effort - fortunately a K9 unit found him and all was resolved. So all in all a good day.
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Simply lovely dusk yoga session with hummingbirds coming over to visit me. Idyllic. Every day deserves a little #yoga in it. Do you yoga?
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Had a wonderful indoor yoga session today - the living room is clean! Plenty of space! Who knows how long this will last .
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Amazing day. Where to begin. Yoga was wonderful on the back porch. Now listening to folk music in the dusk; cardinals are singing along.
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A fantastic back porch yoga session - hummingbirds flew down to peer in curiosity at Juliet the cat. She peered back. Serenity . Bob mentions, though, that this is training the hummingbirds that cats are friendly, peaceful creatures, which may not be in their best interest.
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A beautiful yoga session on my back porch - The first three day lilies are open! I know the butterflies will love them. Serenity. #yoga
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My start-of-day yoga session was lovely. A hummingbird flitted around my head, examining the marigolds and rose plant. JulieCat at my side.
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The day's been a whirl! I did do my yoga when I woke up - quite lovely. Peaceful, gentle breezes, relaxing on my back porch. #yoga
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My lovely yoga session even included a gentle restorative shower at the end of it . Julie wasn't quite so fond of the overhead sprinklers.
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Not enough time for a full yoga session today but I at least did a short amount. It's always better to do some rather than none. #yoga
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A lovely, lovely yoga session on the back porch. Hummingbirds flitting, Juliet stretching, bees buzzing, and marigolds. Soak in life. #yoga
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What a beautiful day! I enjoyed my back-porch yoga with hummingbirds, JulieCat, morning glories, cosmos, chickadees, and gentle breezes. Are you soaking in the sun?
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A lovely yoga session on the back porch. Cool for August. I never put my AC in my office window this year. Are we having a strange year? I certainly appreciate August being so temperate - but does this mean we'll have a frigid winter?
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A simply beautiful yoga session this morning. Idyllic weather. Hummingbirds. A friendly slug. Gentle breezes. Peppers are getting red. #yoga
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A stunningly beautiful August morning for my back porch yoga. Treasuring the hummingbirds - I know they'll be heading south soon. #yoga
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What beautiful weather. My yoga session on the back porch was idyllic. JulietCat sprawled alongside me. I have a pink morning glory, too!
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A lovely yoga session on the back porch - gorgeous weather - but found out one of my 10-yr-plus editors passed away. Very sad news. It reminds me to treasure each day and to let those I care for know that I do.
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Had a beautiful morning yoga. Definitely needed it - my spine has been creaking. Still have hummingbirds. They'll be migrating soon. #yoga
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Just did a full yoga routine, the first time in a long time. Just been so busy and couldn't spare the time. But my body needed it! #yoga
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My peppers marigolds rosemary crocus lavender are now "home" the dining room window area; I had my first #yoga session with them. Lovely! They are all potted so they go out in the summer and then back in during the winter. I'm looking forward to seeing the crocus plants make saffron blossoms. So far they are just green stalks.
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Had a great yoga session this morning - Bob even spotted me so I could do a better backbend. My spine needed it! How are you today?
Here's a simple in-seat exercise. Imagine you have a halo over the crown of your head. Slowly trace it with your crown five times clockwise. Then five times counter-clockwise.
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Had a lovely yoga session. I contemplated why our society sometimes can judge people as "ugly" or "not ugly" - is this healthy? Why do we feel the need to denigrate someone for their looks, which is typically beyond their control? Is that like denigrating someone for their skin color, also beyond their control? I feel we each, in our own way, have beauty. We each look different and that is wonderful. I love portraits that bring out that beauty in each person. Great-grandparents can be beautiful. Toddlers can be beautiful. We can each be beautiful. What do you think?
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Had a lovely yoga session this morning. So happy with the rosemary and other plants being in the kitchen area. I breathe them in . #yoga
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A beautiful morning yoga session with marigolds, rosemary, and a gently growing rose plant. A lovely way to start a day.
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A wonderful, relaxing yoga session this morning. My body feels so good when I do yoga. Especially the spinal twists. I just love those #yoga
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Yoga was lovely today - I made some headway on cleaning the kitchen / dining area. That's where I do my yoga. One step at a time! #yoga
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Had a lovely yoga session this morning. Gentle snow is falling and the bird feeders are all full for my little feathered friends. Joyful.
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A wonderful yoga session - lots to be thankful for. Bob is making us delicious food. We're all healthy. We have a warm home. I am blessed. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
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Lovely #yoga today - my body really needed it. Feet and calves still sore from two days of non-stop walking bookended by hours of sitting.
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A lovely yoga session this morning. So much to be grateful for. Tried out a new "yoga towel" I'd been sent to review, quite nice.
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A beautiful yoga routine to start the week. So much to be grateful for.
Little fishies hanging in there in the new, cycling fishta
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Lovely yoga session then massive effort to sort papers on my desk. Needed to get things sorted and organized. Done! So much better .
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Started my day with my yoga session. Thinking about making a free ebook with my routine for those who are interested. Thoughts?
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A lovely yoga session this morning. I followed along with my own book's instructions . Now to tweak it a bit ... Still looking for beta-testers! Let me know if you'd like to see a free copy.
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Had a wonderful #yoga session, further tweaking my free ebook. Should be ready for publishing soon. Serene energy for the day ahead.
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Had a lovely yoga session, then found that one of our two remaining tiger barbs had passed away. The circle of life. Hopefully this tank finishes cycling soon. It's near the end of the process but apparently still isn't quite there yet. Only little "half-stripe" is left.
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A lovely yoga session; I put out suet and seed for the birds. We should have six inches of snow tomorrow! Today it's warm and sunny.
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A lovely yoga session today - my first in over a week. The cruise ship wanted me to do yoga right in the center of the busy gym. Nope . I'd be quite shy about doing cat-cow poses while beefy guys were lifting weights all around me. Call me old fashioned .
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A lovely yoga session while watching the birds mob our feeders. Another two feet of snow is falling. The birds are hungry! #yoga
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Had a lovely yoga session this morning while snow gently fell. Yes, more snow. I will peacefully accept it. It is pretty. #yoga
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Had a lovely #yoga session this morning, watching the cardinals and woodpeckers enjoy the feeders. It's sunny out - the snow is melting!
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A wonderful #yoga session today. The sun is shining, the snow is melting, the birds are chirping their fool heads off. Joyful .
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Had a lovely #yoga session; the birds are loving the sunshine. Now to tackle finalizing my mystery novel by tonight - a challenge! #mystery The IPPY awards close tomorrow and I want to make sure this gets submitted in time!
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A short #yoga session today - I have to get that murder mystery novel done and submitted. Working on that now! How are you doing?
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A lovely #yoga session this morning. Pondered the power of words to hurt and to help others. It's amazing how potent word choice can be.
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Enjoyed a lovely yoga session today. Sad that #TerryPratchett has passed. It reminds us to treasure every day and say 'I love you.'
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I had a wonderful #yoga session today. My spine feels lovely. I love spinal twists. They make my body "sing" with joy . On to my to-dos!
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I had a wonderful yoga session this morning - cat sprawled in the spring sunshine, upgrade to new Windows 8 machine going well, content.
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Wow my schedule is just topsy-turvy right now. Had a wonderful #yoga session with bluebirds on the suet feeder. Lovely. Now to work!
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A number of you ask about my daily yoga. Here's my free yoga book with the entire routine. Feel free to ask if you have any questions! Free Yoga Book - Yoga for Stress-Relief and Forgiveness
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A reader of my free yoga book asked if yoga should hurt. Here's my response.
Yoga should NOT hurt. Yoga is about gentle stretching and holding. If something hurts, you should stop. It could be you are pushing your body too hard for its current strengths. It could be something about the specific position simply does not work well given an injury or other situation with your body. There should never be pain. There should be gentle stretching.
For me, yoga is intensely pleasurable. It feels wonderful to press into the spinal twists – as if I’m receiving an expert massage. Lowering down from bridge, vertebrae by vertebrae, is sheer bliss. I’ve heard from many other yoga practitioners that they feel the same way. So that is something to look forward to, if you’re just getting started!
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Enjoyed my #yoga session this morning - I actually did it at dawn! We'll see how long this new sleep cycle lasts, where I'm awake during daylight hours . If you're not doing a bit of yoga each day, I highly recommend it. It infuses you with energy and makes your body feel lovely.
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Did you know yoga reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels in your body - which can significantly reduce visceral fat levels?
Do some yoga today - even if it's just some gentle twists!
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A lovely yoga session this morning with sun shining and birds chirping. Now a large to-do list - will take it one step at a time! Namaste!
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I was doing well with yoga until about two weeks ago when I got very busy and stopped. Now my body aches. Time to start up again!
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I just did my morning yoga routine for the first time in two weeks. I'd been too busy with 'important projects' to take the time - but my neck, arm, and back had become so achy as a result! The pain was then impacting my ability to work on things and stay focused. I definitely need to do yoga daily to stay pain-free and to be at my best for all I want to get done.
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I enjoyed my hour of gentle yoga - it definitely helps with my various aches and pains. I need to stay with this each day! Have you yogaed today?
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I tried to do my yoga routine but this lower back muscle pain is getting worse. It seems to be whatever muscle goes along the lower ribs in the lower right back area. If I try to bend over it has a shooting pain and loses its ability to hold my torso up, so I fold over, which can toss me over . Not good. I've contacted my doc to set up an appt. Hopefully it heals on its own. I really don't want it to be something requiring surgery to reattach!
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Weather is absolutely beautiful - did a full yoga session on the back porch with Juliet the cat. And hummingbirds. And phoebes .
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A beautiful yoga session on my back porch with hummingbirds, butterflies, and even a curious vole! A lovely way to start a Monday.
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Gorgeous outdoor yoga session - just the right dappled shade and friendly hummingbirds. Breathe in. Release. And a new day begins.
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A wonderful yoga session in the back yard. Hummingbirds, chickadees, woodpeckers, even a tiny American toad kept me company. Blissful. I highly recommend even ten minutes of yoga each day to reduce stress and build focus.
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Here's the link to my free ebook which goes step by step through my daily routine. Lots of tips to help you relax! Yoga for Stress Relief and Forgiveness
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Lovely relaxing yoga session in the back yard. Butterflies, hummingbirds, chickadees, titmice, and Juliet sprawled on the porch. Bliss. #namaste
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I had a wonderful yoga session today. Every day I can see my flexibility and balance build just a little bit more. I highly recommend giving yoga a try! In the meantime, the Onion reports Buddhists are unleashing tranquility on the west Onion Report on Tranquility
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Gorgeous yoga on my back porch. I love the gentle spinal twist poses. They help my spine feel just wonderful. Give one a try! Quick, easy, and oh-so-good for you.
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A gorgeous day for back porch yoga - the rain has held off! Here's a marigold from my back yard. Did you get outside today? 
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Today's lovely yoga session on the back porch filled me with calm energy for my day. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, a gentle breeze was blowing, and life was radiating with peace. I am so grateful to have that opportunity to reset myself before I begin my task list. Here's my routine - it's a free ebook and is suitable for all levels. Feel free to ask me with any questions! Yoga for Stress Relief and Forgiveness
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Lovely morning yoga session. So nice to do the spinal twists and get the back stretched out. Now to work on photos from yesterday's gigs.
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For today's yoga session I was still testing out my new Gaiam yoga travel mat. Sad to say, it's awful. Thin, slippery, and short. I used to love Gaiam, too. Maybe they're too big now and have lost track of their quality control.
Still, I'm grateful I can find time for yoga each day and those spinal twists always feel wonderful! #namaste
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I just finished a great yoga session. My spine feels so nice! I do 1 hr but even 10 min helps - here's my FREE ebook! 10 Minute Yoga
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Lovely yoga session on the back porch with autumn golden leaves fluttering around me. Pretty but chilly - I think this'll be the last porch-yoga of the year.
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Day by day the kitchen is getting cleaner! I was able to do yoga before the large sliding door with autumn foliage beyond. Lovely! #namaste
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A peaceful yoga session today; my cat Juliet lent assistance in her unique feline manner. A great start to the week. #namaste
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Lovely yoga session by the Christmas tree & Julie the Cat snoozing on the futon. So relaxing. And my new candle! I got it at the BVAA holiday party's gift swap. Interestingly, even the candle website doesn't describe the scent very clearly. They say: this intense, intoxicating fragrance is aromatic and woody. That's a bit vague . 
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A relaxing yoga session by the Christmas tree with candle, kitty, gentle rain, and SoundScapes on cable. Every day is a blessing. Even if you only have five minutes, make some time for serenity #namaste 
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My daily yoga session always begins with turning in place, arms gently flapping. Left, right. Left, right. Calming. If you don't do any other yoga today, just do that for a minute. Let it soothe you. 
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Julie the cat helped me with my yoga by weaving amongst my limbs. What a good kitty, to liven up my exercise . Do a little yoga each day. Even five minutes makes a difference in energy levels and calm focus! 
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Great yoga session today. Julie the cat helped. It's so much easier to do tree pose on land vs on a moving Cruise Ship! 
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My morning yoga session was energizing! Today's plan: release one book, send another one to beta-readers, and finish writing a third. It can be done! Maybe even edit & reload the chakras book as well. What are you guys doing today? 
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LOL I meant to do a ten minute yoga session, because I'm absolutely swamped with work, but somehow I did the full hour and just feel SO good. Here's the full session step by step, also free - http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Stress-Relief-Forgiveness-Lisa-ebook/dp/B00S75ILFQ/
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I only got a few hours sleep - had to wake up early to help take down an art show. So now I'll be doing my yoga-in-bed routine and taking a nap . Here's the free ebook with what I do! It's great for starting the day with energy and for winding down in the evening. http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Bed-Ages-Lisa-Shea-ebook/dp/B019TFIMHY/
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Just finished my morning yoga. I love the way it makes my spine feel! Even a little yoga every day pays off with wonderful dividends.
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I've been sick; I've now lost 8.2lb in the past 10 days. This can't be good. I've been staying hydrated so it's not water loss. I'm about to do my full yoga routine to try to put the brakes on muscle loss. #namaste 
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I had a lovely yoga session today with Juliet the cat snoozing in the sunny window. Peaceful and calm. I need that focus - for the past week Chrome has been crashing more and more to the point that it's become unusable. After reinstalling, rebooting, reinstalling, and disabling every app and extension, I am giving up and converting all my web activity to IE. It's a substantial effort but I've run out of options. Deep breaths . #Namaste
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I enjoyed a peaceful yoga session on my back porch; the first one since the glass-table-breaking incident. We finally found the time yesterday to clear off the whole deck, power wash it all, and ensure all the glass remnants were taken care of. Hurrah! I love doing yoga there and am glad to get back into that routine. #namaste 
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The rain held off! I got to do my back porch yoga with kitty at my side & then time with my hula hoop #namaste 
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I just finished a serene yoga session in my back yard. There were sparrows sipping water right next to me. Chickadees swooping inches from my head. A caterpillar inching across my toes. A baby jumping spider peering in curiosity at me from my hand. Flowers. Butterflies. So joyful. #Namaste 
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I also did two minutes with my weighted hula hoop. I love hula hooping! I wanted to do more but I haven't used it in a while and one has to be cautious about ramping up too quickly with these. It can lead to a sore stomach. If you don't have a hula hoop I highly recommend it! It's fun and just so good for your waist / hips / stomach.
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Awesome yoga session today with daylilies in bloom, butterflies & dragonflies. Every day's a blessing. If you haven't done any yoga today, take just five minutes to do some! Stand and stretch. Do gentle head rolls. Every little bit helps! #Namaste 
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I had a delightful yoga session on the shaded back porch today. I took this photo of my petunia after. #Namaste 
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Good morning! I just finished a beautiful yoga session surrounded by the morning glories and other flowers on my back deck. I am back from an awesome 2-week vacation on a Danube river cruise with my mom & stepdad. Every day was just stunning. I'll start posting photos soon. I am grateful I could experience it - and I'm grateful to be safely back home. #namaste 
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Lovely yoga session with a catbird keeping me company. Yoga is an energizing way to start each day. I've got three free ebooks on yoga to help you get started! #Namaste 
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A beautiful yoga routine on my back porch! This is a titmouse but there have also been cardinal babies with their dad, bunches of titmice, chickadees, downies, nuthatches, robins splashing in the birdbath, and a baby hummingbird who keeps coming over to stare at me. This is great for yoga but it's going to make writing a real challenge . #namaste 
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A fantastic yoga session with morning glories, orioles, bluebirds, hummingbirds, and the kitty by my side. What a beautiful way to start the day. Here's one of the morning glories. 
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A beautiful yoga session on the back porch! There are beautiful wildflowers in bloom. This photo was from last Friday at Garden in the Woods. Now on to my writing projects! What are you guys working on today? 
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Delightful yoga session with hula hoop on the back porch with Juliet the cat snoozing nearby. A wonderful way to start the day. Now on to my writing to-do list. Still aiming to get Diner Book 8 out! What are you up to today?
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Delightful yoga session with hula hoop on the back porch with Juliet the cat snoozing nearby. A wonderful way to start the day. Now on to my writing to-do list. Still aiming to get Diner Book 8 out! What are you up to today?
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Enjoyed a wonderful yoga session on the back porch with Juliet at my side. So much to be grateful for. Then checked CNN and saw this article about a couple being stabbed simply because they were interracial. It's a reminder that some people are still mired in hate. In a mentality of "us vs them." Every day is an opportunity to show that we all deserve compassion, no matter who we are or where we come from. http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/20/us/olympia-interracial-couple-stabbing-trnd/index.html
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My morning back porch yoga was delightful! A plethora of birds filled the yard. Hummingbird woodpecker cardinal nuthatch chickadee goldfinch bluejay & more! A great start to bring energy & focus to my day. Now on to my task list! #namaste 
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I did my yoga under the umbrella today to stay in the shade. Here's my view for meditation. Serene. Julie snoozed away. Apparently the birds know she's deaf. A pair of titmice landed on the railing right above her, looked down at her, and sang their little hearts out. Maybe they were testing her. She just snoozed on. #namaste I'll note that I really wanted a green umbrella but Bob bought the red one because it was cheaper. So now he's promised me we can paint it green. We tried bleaching it first. You can see that that didn't work very well . 
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I only had time for a short morning yoga routine today. Something is always better than nothing. Take five minutes to stretch! Here's my FREE yoga Step By Step 10 min routine. Yoga helps with nearly every aspect of one's life, health, and focus. https://www.amazon.com/Minute-Stress-Relief-Focus-Renewal-ebook/dp/B015QEKL7Q/
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I treasured a serene back porch yoga session. Then I came inside to read that a dear friend had passed away. Life reminds us that every day is precious. #Namaste 
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A wonderful morning back porch yoga session in my cool new leggings. I think they're neat. Bob thinks they're super-creepy . I should do a video of me hula-hooping in them!! #namaste 
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Autumn is definitely here - it was too chilly for me to do back porch yoga. I moved inside instead. It was great to stretch! Join me in a few simple ones to get those muscles moving. I'm still happy from my delightful Sunday with my son and his girlfriend at King Richard's Faire. #Namaste 
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Morning yoga time. Even if you have just 5 minutes, stand, stretch, and slowly rotate. Every bit helps the body stay in tune. #Namaste
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Morning yoga time. Join me in gentle stretches. Even just doing a vertical twist, a simple half-moon pose, and forward bend helps the spine gently articulate in each of the six directions. It's important for back health. #namaste
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Morning yoga time. Even some simple neck rotations can help loosen up muscles. Imagine a halo over your head. Gently trace it! #namaste
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Morning yoga time. A short session but much needed - I have a lot to do today and definitely need my focus! Join me in even some simple stretches. #Namaste 
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Morning yoga time! Usually Juliet helps me but she's been hit with yet another UTI, poor kitty. We had to run her to the vet last night (right in the middle of my final loading of medieval book 14 onto Amazon, so sheer chaos ). She's back on antibiotics & pain meds. This time we're doing a full culture & bloodwork to narrow it down better. Hopefully she feels better soon! It's rough being 17 1/2 years old but she hangs in there! #Namaste 
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Morning back porch yoga - autumn's getting a bit nippy. I'm treasuring each remaining outdoor day. Here's a wildflower from my yard. #namaste If you haven't done any yoga yet today, do some simple neck rolls. Every bit helps! 
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I stayed up all night cramming to get things done; now I'm past 24 hours awake. If I do yoga I'll fall asleep the moment I do a floor pose. I need to last 2 more hours to get a few more critical tasks done, then I'm going to sleep. Even if I wake up super-early tomorrow, that'll be fine and get me in proper shape for Indie Author Day from 10-3 on Saturday! #namaste 
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JulieTheCat helped me with yoga this morning - she slowly explored the yard and I did yoga poses as I walked with her. Beautiful foliage, too. Now I've brought her in and she is continually letting me know she deserves to be outside again . But lots to do today. First up, finish applying for grants so I can run free "how to get published" seminars throughout the area, complete with free books. What are you doing today? 
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I did some backyard yoga with Julie for a while, then had to come in to work. She's unhappy being stuck inside again and is mrowling by the back door. Poor kitty. She's definitely feeling better! #Namaste 
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Enjoyed my first morning yoga of 2017. Yoga brings calm energy & focus. Find a way to add yoga to every day, even if it's just 10 minutes. #Namaste 
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I enjoyed a great yoga session this morning complete with some hula hooping at the end. Yoga is a wonderful way to begin a day. It gets that energy and focus started up! I can't quite do this pose yet, but it's good motivation . #namatse 
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Morning yoga even for just five minutes is a great way to bring focus and energy into your day. Take a 5-min break for some stretching! #namatse 
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Enjoyed my morning yoga session - my spine feels so nice when I'm done! Do you do yoga in the morning? Even five minutes helps! #namaste 
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Enjoyed my morning yoga session - my spine feels so nice when I'm done! Do you do yoga in the morning? Even five minutes helps! #namaste
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I love my yoga routine - it brings calm energy and focus into everything I do. It makes my spine feel wonderful, too! Here's a meditation origami lotus I made last night for a friend . Every day is a fresh opportunity for making a difference! #Namaste 
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I adored my yoga session. The stretching makes my body feel so good and healthy. However, I have still have not developed powers of mind-control or ESP that a Facebook contact warns me will happen. Can anyone help? Because if someone can really develop mind-control or ESP just by stretching, there are literally millions of dollars we can claim. I vow right now to donate 100% of my share to battered women's shelters.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_prizes_for_evidence_of_the_paranormal
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I hadn't done yoga the past few days due to a hectic schedule of art shows and book signings. I finally was able to enjoy my full hour of yoga today. My body feels SO SO much better. I highly recommend making time for even five minutes a day. Every bit helps. #Namaste 
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My morning yoga routine gives me strength and calm to overcome each day's challenges. Find your focus and energy in a daily practice. Have you done any yoga today? If not, take a five minute break and do some! #Namaste 
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Loved my morning yoga routine. Yoga builds strength, confidence, and gives energy for the day ahead. Add yoga into your day! Even five minutes makes a difference. #Namaste 
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With all the political turmoil, my daily yoga routine brings me peace, calm, focus, and energy for the tasks ahead. Stay engaged. Be heard. #namaste 
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I enjoyed my morning yoga practice. Even a few minutes of yoga each day helps increase focus and energy. Give it a try! #Namaste
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I got caught up in an important Facebook conversation and forgot to post when I finished my yoga session . That's all right. The yoga helped me retain focus! I feel strongly that it's important to help those around you every day. It's a key reason we're here. #Namaste 
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I enjoyed a wonderful yoga session to start my day with energy and focus. Got a pet? Have them join in the fun! No pet? That's fine, too. Stretch and release tension! For the well-meaning friend who was convinced I would gain paranormal powers by doing hamstring stretches, I can tell you with confidence that I have not developed the ability to levitate or teleport . These are just stretches. Good for the body. Good for all bodies. #namaste 
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My yoga session today was wonderful. It brings me strength and focus with which to face the day. Have you done your yoga today? #Namaste 
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I enjoyed a wonderful yoga session! The chickadees, nuthatches, cardinals, and woodpeckers were enjoying the seeds & suet. The daffodil bulbs are growing. There is just so much to be grateful for. Every day is a blessing and an opportunity to make a positive change for our world. #namaste 
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My daily yoga practice with my daffodil bulbs encourages me to focus and stretch. Every day is a new opportunity for change. I love how their roots intertwine and support each other. #Namaste 
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I recently finished my daily yoga session. Find a way to move each hour! It can be a walking meditation to bring mindfulness. Those little moments add up and matter! #namaste One idea is to set a timer on your computer or cell phone to beep and remind you. 
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Only brief yoga today - this past week has been hectic and it gets far far worse this coming week. I'll get through as much of my to-do list as I can, but there are lots of "Urgent!" things on there. I barely got that cover song video finalized and loaded in time! And now Mused is due tonight!! And the Art-Poetry show goes live next Wed! AAaaagh! #Namaste 
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I just finished my morning yoga routine - it was warm enough to do it on the back porch! In February in Massachusetts! This is insanity . And I'm not even talking "a nip in the air" warm. I'm talking t-shirt and shorts weather. Time to send another round of emails to my reps. Sure, it's nice for today - but it bodes very poorly for the planet as a whole, which I care about. #climatechange 
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My morning yoga with my daffodils. It was a little nippy out today, but still, this weather for February in Massachusetts is unseasonably warm. We need to care for our planet. We only have one. #Namaste 
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Happy Monday everyone! I just woke up & enjoyed my morning yoga routine. My daffodils are blooming in my pots, I'm energized, and now I've got a massive amount of tasks on my to-do list. One step at a time. First off, check up on all my various contact systems to ensure I'm up to date everywhere. What are you guys up to today? #namaste 
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I enjoyed a lovely yoga practice today. It helps me breathe and focus to prepare for the day ahead. Someone asked how I get so much done each week. The answer is that all seven days I begin with yoga, process my to-do list all day, and end with meditation. Every day. Have you done any yoga today? #Namaste 
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Daily yoga feels so nice! Do a few stretches. A few toe-touches. A few spinal twists. Even just some head rotations help. Imagine a halo floating over your head and trace it clockwise with your crown five times. Then counter-clockwise. Yoga eases your body, brings fresh energy, and renews focus. #Namaste 
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Daily yoga can be simple. Just stand and gently twist from side to side. This stretches the spine and helps it do its job better. Give it a try! #Namaste 
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Daily yoga brings a wealth of healthy benefits. It improves balance, reduces blood pressure, and regulates body weight. Even five minutes makes a difference. #Namaste 
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Good morning, everyone! Have you done any yoga yet? I love the twists. Aim for even short yoga actions every day. Invest in you! #namaste 
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Even short moments of yoga and meditation can help. You can reduce your stress up to 40% through quick, easy pauses. Invest in yourself. #Namaste 
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