21 Days

I'm sure you have heard it before. It takes 21 days to create a habit. I will be running, yes running, a 8k in a little over 21 days. I am not a runner and just started training. I realize that this is not the best plan and I should have started training weeks ago. However, it's cold in Chicago. Even though I've seen lots of runners braving the weather all winter, I am not one of them. I figure worst case I end up walking the 8K. I know I can do that.

Training, or should I say starting to train, has inspired me to start doing yoga regularly. Here's my plan for the next 21 days. Every other day run - gradually increasing my distance. On running days I plan on doing light yoga. On non running days a solid yoga practice. Even though I ran today... tomorrow will be Day 1, starting with a yoga practice.

Holding Emotions

I firmly believe that we store emotions in our bodies. I have always thought this and after my Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy training it is impossible for me to deny. The beautiful thing is that we have the power within us to address these emotions and release them. It might not always be fun, but it can be done. Yoga classes and stretching can access these emotions as well as body work like massage therapy or yoga therapy. You can use your body as a tool to learn things about yourself. I am always amazed at the clear answers that are in my body just waiting for me to discover them.

What emotions are you carrying around with you? Are you ready to let go of them?