It's a loooong one!

I had a great day today! I slept in, then got up and bathed the boys, fed them, and we all played for a little while. Then John went in his room to play with his toys while Andrew played in his pack'n'play. Then I took on day three of The Plan (that's what I'm calling the exercise thing now hahaha).
I started with Bow extensions, which I do every day. (You can read about bow extensions here). I did 3 sets of 15 reps on each side. I then did 3 sets of 15 squats, which really got me! My glutes and quads and hamstrings were all burning. I maxed out on my arms doing bow extensions today, so that's all I did for my arms. I then took to the floor for crunches. I did 3 sets of 15 each going forward and to each side to not only work the center of my core, but to get my sides, as well. I am now achy all over, but it's a good ache. I know that aching means it's working.

I jogged for about ten minutes (in place) before I maxed out my legs for the day. I think it was a charlie horse that got me. Then I did something I've been wanting to try, but haven't had the courage to. I did hot yoga. Probably not as hot as the actual class, but I shut all the doors and windows, turned off the A.C., and turned on the heat for my short (very short) routine. I'll share it with you!

Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Start in Mountain Pose. Breathe in to Volcano, breathe out and bend at the hips, slowly rolling down til you are hanging, bent in half. Walk your feet out a little wider than shoulder width, place one hand in the other and rock them back and forth from foot to foot. Become still again, and roll yourself back up to Mountain Pose.
Roll your self back down from the hips, bend knees slightly, and place hands near the hamstrings. Press down through your feet.Breathe in and move your hands around and place them on slightly bent knees. Breathe out and arch your back like you would in Cow Pose. Breathe in and arch your back in the opposite direction, like you would in Cat pose. Repeat 6 times, being mindful of your breathing.
With your hands still on your slightly bent knees, soften and begin to roll from the hips back to Mountain. Put your hands behind your hips, shoulders back and breathe. Feel the open space created by your shoulders. Back to Mountain.

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Plank

Upward Facing Dog (UrdhvaMukhaSvanasana)

Breathe in to Volcano. Breathe out as you fold forward. Breathe in as you step your right leg back into Lunge, out as you step your left leg back into Downward Facing Dog. Relax your head, hips pointed upward, try to press your heels to the floor. Press your hands into the floor and feel your body stretch. Breathe in as you move into Plank, out as you lower, and in again as you move into Upward Facing Dog. Curl your toes as you breathe out and move into Downward Facing Dog, in as you move your left leg into lunge, breathe in, breathe out as you bring your right leg forward, and out again as you slowly return to Mountain. Repeat this several times, alternating which leg steps out first, and increasing your speed slightly.

Locust Pose (Salabhasana)

From Mountain, lie on your belly, arms down at your sides palm up, head to one side. Relax, slowly softening and feeling the tension leave your muscles. Turn your head so your forehead rests on the floor. Slowly lift your legs off the floor, your arms lifting behind you as you raise your chest off the floor into Locust. Extend and lengthen through your calves, your chest open, breathing. Return slowly to resting, turn your head to the opposite side, then repeat.

Half Bow (Ardha Dhanurasana)

Bow Pose (Dhanura-asana)

From resting, place your left hand in front of your left shoulder. Reach back with your right hand and grab your right foot. Push into the floor with your hand, raising your back foot and lengthening through your back. This is Half Bow. Breathe and feel the openness created by your shoulders. Return to resting, and switch sides. When you've done the left side of Half Bow, return to resting.
From resting, reach back with both hands and grab both feet, raising your chest off the floor into Bow. Hold this pose as you focus on your breathing. Return to rest and move to your back.
Once on your back, bring your knees up to your chest and hug them to you. Roll back and forth, from side to side. Feel the tension release in your lower back. Return your feet the floor.

Happy Baby (Ananda Balasana)

Bring your feet up above you into Happy Baby pose. With your hands on the arches of your feet, again you're going to roll from side to side, rotate your feet and legs, whatever you need to do to feel comfortable.

Corpse Pose (Savasana)

Return your feet to the floor. Stretch your legs out, your hands limp at your sides, palm up. Close your eyes, soften into Corpse pose. Focus on your breathing, relaxing all your muscles, one group at a time. Stay in Corpse Pose for 10 minutes and relax, focusing only on breathing.

This was the best routine I've ever done, I sweated so much. I really got to focus on my breathing because it was so quiet. Give it a try and tell me what you think!

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