Autumn is officially here and I wish a very happy Equinox to you all. To me Fall is much like New Year's to others. It is the perfect time to start fresh and build new healthy routines into your life. For some that could mean eating healthier or beginning a workout program. For others it can mean working on bringing balance to their lives. I like to do a bit of both.
My whole exercise routine usually gets an overhaul at this time of year. I pitch the exercises my body has gotten used to over the summer and replace it with exercises that challenge me. My new program is very heavy on weight training that has me progressively lifting heavier over 12 weeks. It is also very light on cardio which is a change for me. I'm so used to running 5x a week that it has actually been a struggle for me to dump a couple of cardio sessions. I do realize it will be beneficial to my energy levels in the end but I've been very comfortable being a cardio queen for a long time. Working towards balance (even in your workouts) isn't always easy. It involves trust and a willingness to change.
Sometimes just a small change can make a difference in balancing your life. One of the best desicions I've ever made was to tailor my lifestyle to my body's natural rhythm or menstrual cycle. When I'm entering a lunar cycle I allow myself to take naps when needed and increase my food intake without guilt. I will splurge on things that make me feel beautiful. I strive to do more creative things during this period and often am able to without creativity blocks. During my solar cycle I do more logical tasks and the grunt work that comes with creative ideas. I also tend to increase the intensity of my activities as my energy levels are usually soaring during this period. Life seems so much easier when I go with the flow of my body and not what the world demands of us. We don't have to go at 100 at all times. We aren't designed that way.
Time for change! Ask yourself what are some things you can do to bring balance to your life. What challenges do you want to conquer this fall? Decide and then go for it.
Bellydance
December 5th: I will be performing for Pandora's Box Salon in their "Around the World in 80 Minutes" show. For tickets and information please go to www.pandorasboxsalon.com or call 289-221-0229
Some Dance Inspiration
This is one of my favorite dancers Autumn Ward. I absolutely love this piece! Bellydance as a Panda Bear would do it...Curious?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucgKk-JnlaY
Work Your Wiggle!
Ilona
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