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I have discovered yoga.

I know, I know, I’m a bit behind the times.

And to be honest, I’ve tried yoga before – a few times since my early 20s.

But it wasn’t till I started this online course by Sadie Nardini that I have really awoken a passion.

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Working from home – and being pretty sedentary in my work (hello computer and jewellery bench!) I have been trying for a while to get into a regular exercise routine.

I’ve run on and off since my early 20s, too, and while I do enjoy running, I’m always wary of the damage it might be doing to my body. I always seem to get sore ankles or knees if I run more than 1-2 times a week, and I really wanted to be doing more to strengthen my whole body.

The form of yoga taught in this course is Vinyasa, which is a dynamic, flowing sort of yoga. I’d always felt frustrated and bored in the past when I had to hold poses for a long period of time, so this really, really suits me!

Not only that, but this form of yoga means that you’re doing aerobic and strength training at the same time – win!

At first, I was totally hating on the Down Dog… but I’m – S.L.O.W.L.Y – finding it easier to do. Feeling a new strength in my body after only a few weeks of practice is kinda addictive.

If I feel this good now, how awesome will I feel after doing yoga daily for a year – 2 years – 10 years???

I think it really is time for me to get devoted to daily exercise. I may be only 30, but I’m starting to see subtle changes in my body – and I know if I don’t do something about it now, it will only get harder and harder as I get older.

I want to be a vibrant, fit, strong and healthy old lady one day, and there ain’t no way to get there other than being a vibrant, fit, strong and healthy young lady now!

Not to mention that keeping my body healthy can only benefit my mind, and hence my creativity.

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Do you have a regular yoga practice? How has it helped you – physically, but also mentally – how has it affected your sense of wellbeing?

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