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Love this post! Yoga is so beneficial.
I’m so glad! It definitely is, I’m hoping that this post motivates me to keep at it haha x
Great post! I’ve always wanted to get into yoga so that’s definitely some much needed motivation ☺️
Thank you! I definitely hope it helps you get into yoga xx
Brilliant post! I used to practice yoga regularly back in 2018.. probably for about an hour and a half a day. I saw a lot of benefits and was able to reach some of my fitness goals through this. I followed yoga with adriene videos. Never did enjoy downward dog though, haha!
Oh wow! I love Yoga with Adriene! And I definitely don’t enjoy downward dog either, you’re not alone there haha!
Haha. I turn red like a beetroot and feel all weak 🤣 no fun
This is all so true! My mom’s been into yoga since forever and she’s always tried to get me into it, but somehow it never interested me. Nowadays I do feel like incorporating a little bit of yoga after my normal workout, just to experiment around with a more wholesome fitness routine.
That’s so good to hear that you’re mum is into yoga! I’m also trying to incorporate it into my fitness routine at the moment!
This is great! I am really hoping to work on improving my flexibility. Yoga sounds like such a great way to achieve that goal while also gaining the benefits of reduced anxiety, stress, and improved focus.
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Yes, I definitely agree! I’m also trying to improve my flexibility and while writing this post it made me even more determined to keep at it. I hope you accomplish your goal!