I'm not usually one to make New Year's resolutions. Maybe it's because I'm a teacher and September feels more like the beginning of a new year to me than January does. Maybe it's because I'm more apt to start something new whenever it comes up, not just at the beginning of a new calendar year. Nevertheless, I do have a resolution this year. Well, resolution might not be the right word, exactly. It's more like a goal. I wouldn't say I'm resolute, resolved to accomplish this particular task. It's more like an ideal that I would love to achieve...
This year I would like to include more yoga in my fitness routine. Now, I'm a runner. I love to run, especially long distances. I don't really enjoy other types of exercise as much. However, my husband introduced me to the idea of doing yoga, and I've tried it (and enjoyed it) a handful of times. I like how relaxing it is, but at the same time I can feel my muscles getting stronger. My goal this year is to do yoga every week. I'll be satisfied with once a week, and if possible I'll try to fit it in twice a week. We'll see where it goes from there.
I'll be doing yoga at home using the classes by Chaz at www.yogamazing.com. I have been automatically downloading his weekly podcasts in iTunes since early 2010, when I first tried it out. So far I have done Yoga for Beginners, Yoga for Toning, and Basic Sun Salutations. I like the flexibility of being able to do yoga whenever I feel like it, as well as being in the comfort of my own home. I like how Chaz explains each of the poses in a clear, simple way that even a beginner like me can understand. Most of all, I love that there are so many episodes to choose from! Check it out and join me in my New Year's resolution. Here's to yoga in 2012!
