Winter Seasonal Vinyasa to Start the Morning

This morning I started my day with a Winter Seasonal Vinyasa video by Melina Meza. She's a yoga instructor at Gaiam. Here's the description of the video as they describe it " The winter season in Ayurveda is associated with the dosha-uneven energy pattern called Kapha, which is composed of the elements Earth and Water and which promotes stability in our body and mind."

Even though it's supposed to be Spring, I felt like this was a perfect yoga practice to start my Friday with. I feel at peace and not rushed to get the morning going. She has a wonderful soothing voice during the practice. I have this one included in my favorites and usually do it once a week.

I was only able to squeeze in 20 of the 37 minutes, but it was perfect for me.

Let's start the day!

Kapha imbalance during December through February, such as weight gain or depression, the main intention behind this winter seasonal vinyasa practice is to help raise your core temperature and metabolism and increase circulation with dynamic, invigorating, rhythmic, sequences. This practice with Melina Meza includes sun salutation variations, back bends to open the front of your spine, forward bends to stimulate the backside of your torso, and inversions to promote blood circulation to the brain. - See more at: http://www.gaiamtv.com/video/winter-seasonal-vinyasa#sthash.vQUwW1xq.dpuf

Kapha imbalance during December through February, such as weight gain or depression, the main intention behind this winter seasonal vinyasa practice is to help raise your core temperature and metabolism and increase circulation with dynamic, invigorating, rhythmic, sequences. This practice with Melina Meza includes sun salutation variations, back bends to open the front of your spine, forward bends to stimulate the backside of your torso, and inversions to promote blood circulation to the brain. - See more at: http://www.gaiamtv.com/video/winter-seasonal-vinyasa#sthash.vQUwW1xq.dpuf

Good Morning, how do you like your chili?

I start my day out before 5 am each morning. I want at least an hour before the kids wake up to have some me time. I have a morning ritual that feels nice. I start some warm water and add lemon for a wonderful warm-me-up drink. I update myself on my facebook and email and then I do some yoga.

I've fallen into a yoga routine since May. I feel like I needed something slower past to gently warm my body in the morning. I used to try to do some high energy stuff in the morning, but I think after you turn 40, that isn't very excited. I just had no motivation to slip the DVD in.

I started with My Yoga Online. They've recently merged with GaiamTv. It's great to have my favorite instructors each morning for only $10. Some days I feel like Kundalini yoga; other mornings yin yoga. Some of my favorite instructors are Zain Saraswati Jamal, David Magone, Lindsay Lewis, Tommy Rosen, Melina Meza, Gurmukh, and Bernie Clark.

For dinner last night I made Protective Diet (PD) Veggie Chili. I've made it before and it was delicious. I threw the three types of beans that I had in the house, which are different than the ones listed on her recipe. It's a flexible recipe that will work with what type of beans you have on hand.The problem we have in my family is that my husband likes a thick chili (like stew) and I like a thin watery chili (like soup). So I made my chili thicker for my husband this time, which means I didn't like it as well. How do you like your chili?


Check out the chili recipe at Protective Diet Here: http://protectivediet.com/veggie-chili.html?affiliate=100

Until next time. .