I have to admit that I have commitment issues with any kind of work out and fitness plans, sometimes because my body was not reacting the way I wanted (like that time when my legs suddenly looked bulkier instead of slimmer from running), or just because I could not stick to the plan. The gym and I hence have a love-hate relationship. I do go to the gym but inconsistently, depending on how much free time I have, and when I do, I never seem to enjoy it much. The only motivation I have for going to the gym is to keep myself acceptably healthy.
A few weeks back, I started having back pains from sitting in front of my laptop for too long doing assignments. The situation worried me and that was when I found some yoga poses that are supposed to cure and prevent back pains, especially for people who do office jobs. Many of such poses are in this morning yoga routine by Sunina.
Having done yoga for a couple months back in Vietnam, I decided to practice this morning routine at home everyday. For the past week, I woke up half an hour earlier than I usually do, did my morning wash up, drank a large cup of water and practiced this routine along with a few minutes of deep breathing. After the 5th morning, my back pain stopped. Not only that but I also felt much more refreshed and awake. Most importantly, I truly enjoyed it. The routine is not just for the body, but it is also an exercise for the mind.
I build onto the routine with additional poses for each morning to keep things interesting and to focus on body parts that I feel I need strengthening. I also do toning and strengthening exercises weekly on top of this. However, the morning routine has become an essential for me, like breakfast. Ever since I started doing it, I also noticed that I drink more water everyday, which I take as a good sign. I’ll try to keep up with this routine and will update on my progress.
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