September ~ Yoga Month 

Seasons change and so do our lives. Summer brings longer days and busier schedules, schools out, vacation's and bbq's around every corner. It is easy to let your practice slide,
miss a class here and there.

The season is about to change again. September brings back a schedule, a routine. Our entire lives the beginning of September is  the back to school time. That feeling of excitement, new school supplies, see old friends and making new ones. The studio is no different. After a summer of running around, it's time to get back on your mat, to reconnect with your practice.  September also happens to be National Yoga Month. Certainly every month is yoga month at Bee Inspired, but September is the officially the month where yoga gets some much deserved time in the spotlight.

"We are what we repeatedly do," Aristotle 
They say it takes 21 days to form a habit,
and what better habit is there than a yoga practice

Below are a few tips to get back to your practice properly. For the month of September Bee Inspired is offering up a friendly challenge. Can you do you yoga for 30 days straight?

To help you out with this goal an unlimited month of yoga will be just $50.00! In addition you will have access to weekly online videos if you can't make it to the studio. For every class you take your name will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes at the end of the month. Let's recommit to our practice together!

Discount code for use on the Mind Body Site - yogamonth2014BIY
if you are paying with paypal I will have an updated link posted

Bee Inspired is already the best deal around for monthly yoga, make sure to take advantage of this offer!



Yoga Tip #1: Plan It Out
One of the hardest things when trying to get restarted at any fitness exercise is finding the time to do it in your busy schedule. Hopefully, your life has a bit more free time now that the holidays are over. Get out your new calendar and pencil in the days when you can get some yoga in. To make sure you stick with the schedule, get your yoga mat and clothes ready the day before. This mentally prepares you to push yourself into doing the exercise the next day.
Yoga Tip #2: Start Out Slow
You are eager to get back into those favorite yoga poses. But it may have been awhile since you performed these exercises. Never push yourself too hard when restarting your yoga regimen. You can hurt yourself when not paying attention to your physical limits.
Start out slow with a few stretches and breathing exercises. Slowly move into your favorite easy positions, then later work yourself into more advanced poses. If, at any time, you feel like you are straining your body into a position you aren't comfortable with, stop immediately.
Yoga Tip #3: Get Into A Class
Sometimes, the reason why you can't get back into the mental mindset of doing yoga is because you are doing it alone. Find encouragement by taking a yoga class. This not only helps to re-energize you into taking yoga as you will receive encouragement from the other yoga students, but the instructor can make sure you don't overdo it too quickly. Take a class that is below your level, and work back up to where you previously were as your body gets used to the routine.
Yoga Tip #4: Track Your Progress
Sticking with your yoga regimen can be as simple as tracking how many times each month you practice. It's a great way to keep yourself mentally focused to continue with the fitness exercises. You can create milestones to reach, then reward yourself with a small gift for the job well done. Increase the number of milestones every month or two.
You Will Be Back On The Yoga Mat In No Time