Who Me... Exercise?

Those of you who know me personally know that I am basically lazy. I admit it. Although I maintain relatively healthy eating habits I am not one to say “Lets go jogging!” or “I feel like taking a spin class”.

Even though I am aware that physical exercise is good for me and I feel immensely better afterward, sometimes it is easier to distract myself with anything else that needs doing rather than going for a hike or even walking to the mailbox.

Recently I noticed that I have ‘sock marks’ which indicates that my lymph system is not performing well. No big surprise here since I tend to hibernate inside during the cold winter months. The Lymph system is comprised of our body fluids other than blood, and doesn’t have a pump, unlike the circulatory system which has the heart to drive it. Exercise moves the lymph so when we don’t exercise or move around much, the lymph system doesn’t move efficiently.

I was also feeling sluggish, craving too many carbohydrates and sugar, also a result of my current sedentary habits and being in hibernation mode. This kind of eating was literally slowing me down, physically and mentally. Through my fog I spied a DVD I purchased in a moment of clarity and good intentions “Kundalini Yoga to detox and destress with Maya Fiennes” I have to admit that it took a few additional days for me to actually put the DVD in the player and give it a try.

Well…the first time although I got through the entire program, I have to admit that I was unable to fully complete every component. I did however feel immediately calmer, clearer and quite enjoyed the whole experience. Please note that the box notes this DVD is for all fitness and experience levels. I took that to include ‘slug’ and ‘I remember how good I felt when I went to Yoga Class’, both of which apply to me.

After only 10 days of every other day use, I find that I look forward to popping the DVD in the player and anticipate the calm, clear relaxed feeling I achieve rather easily and can maintain for longer and longer periods after each session. I am even scheduling things around my Yoga time — a Huge Attitude Shift for me!

This regular exercise is also helping me to get in touch with my physical body, I feel firmer and have more energy. The carb and sugar cravings are gone and my brain fog has lifted. My neck no longer creaks and groans when I do the neck circles and my shoulders are no longer up around my ears which they tend to do when I am stressed.

Why Kundalini Yoga you say? It’s a perfect starting point, being extremely easy to learn, and offering quick results. The Kidney and Adrenal Gland detoxification and strengthening is a huge benefit to all as these organs are commonly overworked in our fast paced lifestyle.

I highly recommend that you pick up this DVD and give it a try. I purchased my copy through Amazon.ca, but I think you can find it elsewhere. This is one good habit I am finding very enjoyable and easy to include in my life. Who knows, it may lead to other forms of exercise — but think I will wait for the snow to go away first.

To your health,
Kimber