It's been 19 days since 2025 began. In those nineteen days, I have managed to incorporate a few new habits. I wake up, earlier, and either teach an a.m. yoga class or perform sun salutations. There is a tonic I drink five days a week. Cumin, fennel seed, coriander and hot water. At times, I add citrus and ginger. Mostly dependent on if I have those supplies available.
Oil pulling has been an inconsistent habit for me. Better recently. At least five times a week. I think it is ok to take a few days off during the week to take a break. It is natural. This past week, I experimented with soup day. Meaning eating soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specifically, a soup you can blend and make lighter. This enables detoxing the body and resetting your metabolism. I felt incredible after I tried it out the first time on Tuesday. I believe it would be beneficial to perform soup day on the same day weekly. Unfortunately, I need to experiment with this to find the best day. This Tuesday, I have the happy hour class which will not be a soup day. There are caterings throughout the week which challenges eating soup all day and I have a lunch planned which further conflicts with soup day.
I prepped a roasted cauliflower curry soup and another lentil soup. I should be okay for a few weeks to do soup days and see how I feel. I think a black bean soup is approachable and another curry. I like the idea of using spices to enhance the flavors and minimize reliance on dairy or cheese to enjoy the soup.
My ankle continues to pester me. I have been using kinesiology tape to assist with the discomfort. Soaking and icing is also decreasing the discomfort. Epsom salt, apple cider vinegar, baking soda all seem to alleviate and soothe the joint. Eventually, I will return to the sports medicine clinic to have my ankle assessed. Maybe corrective exercises will aid me. I have been strengthening my ankle with balance poses in yoga. I am trying to strengthen and stretch. I want to avoid surgery, arthritis or other debilitating injuries.
No spend day is another fantastic idea that I came across on Instagram. The goal is to not spend any money for an entire day. I have completed one, so far, in January. I believe it is possible to achieve this once a week. I have so many resources at home to minimize spending money. Coffee at home. The body scrub brush to avoid going to the korean spa. Or the pumice stone for my feet to reduce calluses. Walking to meet friends instead of driving.
New year. New focus and habits. Any suggestions on habits or ways to achieve these? If you want to join me for a virtual yoga session, contact me here on via email. I am determined to offer that class (6:30 am, mst) every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday regardless of rain, snow or shine. Perhaps this will deter me from overindulging with wine.....
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