Wednesday, December 23

Yoga Changed My Mind


I couldn't tell you pose names or the history of it, but I can tell you what yoga has done for me.

Back in August I started a 30 day challenge with the lovely Donna Noble who runs Curvesomeyoga. I had always wanted to try yoga, but afraid that my size might stop me. So when I came across Curvesomeyoga It was a much needed boost to take my life in hand and do something I always had wanted to. I was already in process of a cleaner lifestyle but I really believe that starting yoga helped to clear my head as well as helping my body.

So August 1st came and I started for 30 days carrying on with the routines, following the same video day in day out. I thought it might get repetitive and dull but I started to really look forward to that 'me' time when my little toddler finally went down for a nap. The same range of motions helped me know what was coming next and not panic about if I couldnt do something.
I enjoyed 'yoga time' and had my partner join in on a few occasions too, and even the little one started to copy me finding it hilarious that I was in weird and wonderful positions.


Whilst my body became a little bit more toned and flexible, it was my mind who had the biggest dent. There were poses I never thought I would be able to achieve, and by the time the 30 days where up I could do them with ease. The act of seeing myself change opened up my head to the possibility of being able to conquer what I set out to.

I'm quite open with the fact I suffer from depression and anxiety. I really struggle some days to get out of bed and spend hours flicking through Facebook hiding from the world I'm too scared to step out into. I let opportunity slip through my fingers, make up excuses and hide myself away. I land up needing my fiancé far more than I would like for the little things and let my daughter miss out on opportunity to mix with others her own age; which I know is not right. However Yoga really did help me see a flicker of light at the end of the dark long tunnel.

As the challenge grew to an end I was able to mentally prepare myself for going outside on my own to walk my daughter, something that did not seem possible previously. The hours I spent stretching let me grow able to control my breathing and stay focused. This breathing helped me to overcome panic attacks that would stop me leaving my own front door. I could now stand outside and walk to my partners work with the buggy. I even landed up managing to go running on my own around my area through forests and muddy paths which I would never ever have done.


I'm speaking in past tense because unfortunately I did start going back into the shadow as I started to become to tired to do anything and spent most days sleeping. Finally diagnosed with Anaemia plus a Calcium and vitamin D deficient, I can get back on track.

Curvysomeyoga recently announced holding two online classes in January for 5 weeks. So this means you can try it out from your own home. They will be interactive so if you cant manage a pose Donna will be there to offer assistance and provide help into making a pose easier for yourself. I'm really looking forward to this as will be the much needed boast to getting back into my yoga and self help journey.

Do you partake in yoga? Or do you like to meditate? Let me know down below.


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26 comments:

  1. I used to do Yoga, but found it didnt really work for me. A friend of mine finds it is so therapeutic though and she nows teaches x

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    1. Theres so many diffrent styles of yoga, what did you try :) Thats great she is passing on her love through teaching :)

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  2. Always wanted something to read up about YOGA... Now u have also changed my mind.... Thanks for sharing..

    Greetings from.... leXHansplaCE

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    1. Let me know if you give it a go! Id love to know how you get on x

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  3. I have wanted to try yoga but dont want to be the fatty odd one out. Classes are so daunting

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    1. True be told going to an actual class seems a bit scary to me, thats what i love about home practise x

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  4. this is a very timely read... being injured has hindered me from doing any heavy activities.. Yoga was the only excise that would work for my injuries.. and its the best thing that i have ever done.. i feel like i am more connected to myself emotionally, physically and spiritually... keep the positive vibes flowing... omm.. ;)

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    1. Its a fantastic thing to do isnt it? Really helps to gentaly stretch after illness/injury. x

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  5. I adore doing yoga. It's made such a difference in my weight and mental health!! I do buti yoga myself for cardio but the regular poses are still in my routine

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    1. Oh iv never herd of Buti yoga, ill have to give it a go. Any videos or books you can recomend? x

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  6. I recently did yoga for the first time too and I also found it a total revelation. Your post is so heartwarming. Depression sounds horrendous but take pride in the fact that you have found something that can help you cope with yours. Keep it up and do write a post about the online class - it sounds fab. Tx

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    1. I will be writing up a post about the class so make sure to stay tuned. Depression can strike us all unfortunately, but i refuse to let it change me and will try everything.

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  7. I used to do a little yoga at home following a dvd. I've always wanted to take s class, but am too self conscious. This sounds like a great idea. I have issues with depression & anxiety too, it sounds like I should give yoga another try. I hope you have a lovely Christmas.

    www.somethinginthewayshemoves.me

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    1. I really want to get a few dvds and have some on my wishlist that im hopeing to get some day, im to self conscious for a class too thats why i love the idea of having one online. Have a fantastic Christmas and a blessed new year x

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  8. I'm a very scientific person and I don't believe in chakras or 'energy' but I really enjoy yoga and agree that moving your body in new ways is very good for you and that it's important to stretch and use muscles you don't use in every day walking etc. I love it!

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    1. It defiantly is really good for you, no mater what your beliefs is its fantastic to take time out of the day to just breath and de-stress x

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  9. Yoga is great for so many things. My gym doesn't offer it, but I do Body Balance instead and it has done wonders.

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    1. The gym i went to didn't offer it either unfortunately, but the internet has so many amazing videos its hard to say no :)

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  10. I have always wanted to try Yoga, and just like yourself, put if off for various reasons. I am so interested to learn that it helped somewhat with your anxiety, and mentally preparing for things. I suffer panic attacks, and honestly, anything that might help, right? Each time I say to myself that I want to try it, I hope it brings me one step closer to actually doing it. I know this post definitely added a few steps. Thank you for sharing!

    samrosey. XO

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  11. I don't do yoga, but I have always been interested in trying it! I definitely am going to look into it more now, thanks for the good read!

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  12. Sounds like you are getting a lot out of it which is awesome! I've never tried it but definitely want to!
    Liquid Grain

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  13. I've never tried yoga but always wanted to but my size puts me off from trying. I have tried tai chi and meditation both are fantastic.

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  14. Yoga is one of hose things that I always mean to take up! This has helped motivate me a bit more to take it serious in the new year x

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  15. I have always enjoyed yoga. Wish I could be more regular. I like the idea of 30 day yoga challenge. Need to try that .

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  16. I have never tried Yoga before but it certainly looks interesting. I am more into meditation and exercise at the gym. Nice photos x

    www.brandobeauty.uk

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  17. I attended classes for yoga and i honestly hated with passion my yoga trainer haha ! She was evil lol, but I love yoga! i know sounds bizzaire! i found that i totally love yoga doing it in my own home, in my own peace! in class I felt like in contetration camp! I like the idea of the yoga interactive classes! right up my street so i may try! Great post!

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