30 Day Yoga Challenge - Day 3

I'm SO glad I'm writing this blog!  It was the only thing that got me on my mat tonight.  It's "daylight savings" day tomorrow which for any mom brings out an "ugh!".  And of course, Spring is the lovely time when we jump forward an hour so as I'm writing this, it's almost 9pm!  Yikes.  I still need to shave my legs and prep for tomorrow morning in an attempt to finally make it to Mass with the kiddos for the first time since Ryan left.  I mean, it is Lent . . . Sigh . . .

So, knowing I could possibly have a reader (it is possible) see that I again slacked, it was motivation enough to click play.  Plus I knew it was only 23 minutes so I really had no excuse.

Okay, to the workout.  Today was Day 3 - Forget What You Know.

I thought this was actually a fun one, though definitely less traditional yoga.  The first 10 minutes or so were spent upright doing various balance challenges as well as stretches.  These were not typical moves found in a yoga class but Adriene did an awesome job explaining what the stretch or ab work was for and helping to bring my attention to various parts of the body, if my mind was apt to wander.  Though, today, my mind was nicely present.

The mat work ran through a couple vinyasas along with low lunge, warrior I and warrior II.  I LOVE warrior II and could stay there all day.  The video ended as the other two before with a few ab moves at the end.

I like how Adriene is building on each day as the challenge goes on, so that you can test your ability and push yourself each day.

She did mention abs a lot in this one and I was hoping to feel more of a burn.  I know there's an "ab" day coming up soon so I'm really looking forward to that.  I did find that I was left wanting more.  I think 23 minutes is pretty short for a yoga video, especially when a good amount was more gentle stretching.  I'll give it a few more days but I'm kinda craving a sweaty, 30+ minute flow right about now.  I'm getting excited about practicing again and want to move quickly. I know Adriene is up for that challenge but I'm not sure if it's coming in this series, or at least not yet.  Only time will tell.  I'll let you know if I break down and seek out some power yoga.

Thanks for the accountability.  Until tomorrow!

~Laura