Oh my gosh, let me catch you up!

Doing the 108 Sun Salutations every day for 30 days was so life changing for me.  My life went on whirlwind, which is why I haven't posted until now!

First, my body.  It got strong, then seemed like it broke down.  Actually it didn't break at all. Almost like the tape that was holding me together broke free and I gained some new understanding of my body and how it works.

  I found new ways of self care that , if before the breakdown I would have never found.  First, I have developed a HUGE sensitivity to coffee. It makes me quite ill now if I have more than one to two cups a day.  My body is still detoxing, yet I am craving gentler foods now, my tea is now slowly steeped and I love it more.  I can actually breath deep before I sip! ( who knew!!)

My heart gained a new level of hope I needed.  I am working hard to find a way to afford a home and circumstances keep presenting themselves for me to sell more soap( thehousethatsoapbuilt.com) and share about my book, Building Blocks of Recovery. ( PS people love my book and I just found out it is being used in a treatment center!)  I have shared my products and dreams with people and they understood my dream!  I needed that support, that my dream makes sense and could be sustainable. The validation has been wonderful.  ( I am still needing a supporter in this real estate market, but my dream feels so much closer!)

Spiritually, well, some of the parts I won't put here but some have been incredible!  In my work, people have asked me if I am an empath.....no, I think I am just listening at a different level. I am also crystallizing my beliefs in yoga and in prayer.  It has been beautiful!

My work is becoming clearer. I was a workshop leader at a conference as well as a Keynote speaker. It was my first time but I have to tell you, I think that I did ok.  I love teaching upcoming counselors how to manage their stress and care for clients. Also I have been doing some volunteer work for an organization that I have come to appreciate, they help formerly incarcerated individuals to get a second chance through education and housing.   I would have never had the courage to reach out until I leaned deeply into my mat to find the answers.

Yes, I will be doing this again.  It was amazing. I hope you will join me in the best way you can.  My hope is that you will gain the joy I and two of the others have found in this practice. 

​Namaste 

---

---

Marina's Experience of 108 in 30 days
"Completed my 108 for the 30th Day! 
It's been quite the experience. Honestly, I felt that I wouldnt do it every single day, even just doing the simple version...lol Yet here I am having not missed one day. In the beginning (the first week) it was a challenge for me with my feet hurting midway through and for some reason I felt nauseous, even though I drank plenty of water prior to. Also, the entire back of my legs hurt the entire week. After the week it became easier and I had less pain and as of the last day of this challenge I don't have any pain from it. Instead I have been having more energy. For the most part I have done them in the morning rather than in the evening/night and it's worked out to be better for me given the fact that I have more energy. Funny thing is that during my practice more times than not I have had to deal with someone in my family (son, mom or sister) that would be distracting by talking/asking questions/etc. Amazingly, I didn't let it get to me and get irritated by it. Instead I just listened and kept on moving through it. To be honest I've had a few days I was laying in bed fretting to get up and do them; yet, once I got up my mind turned a switch and I was ready to go.
Needless, to say I'm with Heather and I'll continue to do 108 every day as I've been holding the space for it, even if maybe some days I just take that time to mediate, if it calls for it. I did ask my son/motivator if I should continue to do them and he said "yes, Mama".😂
Thank you Sandy for the inspiration to do this challenge! Also, thank you and Heather for embarking on this journey! It's been an honor, loads of fun and lots of learning and growing.
Namaste!"💕🧘‍♀️

---

Heather's Experience of 108 in 30 days
"Well, well well....108 for 30 days DONE!!!!
I have learned a lot.
I only did 28 days worth of sun salutations because the other two days were spent with two of my nieces. They are the daughters of my sister that passed away and ANY chance I get to be with them I grab ahold of. Their mother is the reason I came to yoga. I am usually incredibly hard on myself in these types of situations....a situation that I think I have "failed" at or let someone down. However, this time....I decided to say screw it (actually waaaay more vulgar than that, but you get the idea) and allow myself the break.
On my mat, I thought about MANY people....mostly "yoga" people, but not exclusively. Some people I love, some people I like and even some people that make me angry. When those "angry" ones came in to my mind, I tried (sometimes without success) to switch to thinking about one of those I love or admire. 
Sandra & Marina....I am honored that in our own way we had a practice together everyday for 30 days! Thank You & Namaste 
I learned that I need yoga back in my life everyday....and since I am holding that daily spot on my mat right now...why not continue. So I will, with some meditation (which I desperately need back in my daily life) and yoga.
Final thought...I also learned that just like in everyday life and other forms of exercise....some days, even those on the mat are not great and that's okay....Namaste
Thank you Sandy for creating this and allowing me to be a part of it."