Focus Forward Friday: Get Grounded

This beautiful tree was designed by one of my best friends, Heather. She's a talented artist with a killer portfolio, and one of the most grounded and loving and well-traveled people I know! Thanks, Heath, for the gorgeous art which I featured on my wedding invite and someday soon want to turn into a tattoo!

Focus Forward Friday: A weekly ritual for deepening your Bikram practice.

Today's focus: in order to grow, you have to commit. I haven't posted too much about it yet, but I have embarked on a 60-day Bikram challenge. And it will probably turn into 100 days, actually!

Today will be Class #12 and I can already feel a huge difference in my stamina, flexibility, focus, and dedication. I love that when I wake up each day, there's not a question of whether I'll be doing yoga -- it's a given. The only choice I have is what time I will be attending class.

Leaving out the chance to opt for no yoga means I put roots down on my mat. I become better connected to my home studio. I meet more yogis. I try different times for class, different spots in the room. I get more benefits!

I highly encourage anyone interested in improving their practice to sign up (or self-create) a challenge. 30 days, 60 days, 100 days -- whatever you can truly commit to and get through. You'll feel the difference!