When I practice yoga everyday; an open letter to my yoga mat

When I practice yoga everyday, my life runs much better. It isn't all hearts and flowers and sunshine all of the time, that wouldn't be healthy or realistic. However, life is much, much, better when I practice yoga everyday. But I have to do it everyday.

When I practice yoga everyday, my life runs much better. I have more energy and more clarity. I am not so easily annoyed or made angry by silly little things. I am much more lighthearted and I have a sharper wit. I'm not so easily stressed out about little things and, I find, I have a better healthier perspective on life. But, I have to do it everyday.

When I get up and out of bed between 6:00am and 9:00am my life runs much better. I find I am more productive and make better use of my time. I get a whole lot more accomplished. I make better use of my time. And, I find I enjoy the work I need to do, the plans I need to make, and all of the other things I have to do that simply must get done a whole lot more. When I get up early in the morning and commit to the plans I have made and the goals I have set, I find I receive a great deal more joy out of life and I find living to be a lot more rewarding. But I have to do it everyday.

When I commit to working out for at least 15-20 minutes everyday, my life runs much better. I have a lot more energy. I find, I am not so prone to being lazy and making excuses to get out of doing the things I really need to finish, accomplish or get started on. I am also; boosting my immune system, increasing my heart rate with exercise, instead of stress, and, I am building my metabolism, my immune and bodily systems and my physical endurance to promote my longevity. I also give myself a better experience living my life. But, I have to do it everyday.

When I attend a yoga class or any other kind of group exercise class, at least 3 times a week, my life runs much better. Going to class gives me the chance to learn something new from someone else. It also gives me a chance to make new friends and broaden my social horizons. But I have to do it at least 3 times a week.

When I commit to learning how to cook and eating only healthy foods everyday day, my life runs much better. When I eat only healthy foods, it is better for my body and my mind. When I cook the food myself, I make a connection with the food I am eating. When I cook the food I am going to eat, I am creating an experience between myself and the food I eat. When I learn about the food I eat and it's impact on my body, I make better life choices for myself. But, I have to do this everyday.

When I commit to a final 15-20 minute yoga practice every night before I go to bed, my life runs much better. When I practice for 15-20 minutes every night, it helps me to establish a nightly routine, which is very important in a persons life, and hard to do in today's world. So, I have to do it every night.

When I go to bed between 10:00pm and 12:00 Midnight, my life runs much better. I get a better nights sleep that I have truly earned, and, I get a better night's sleep when I take the time to have a going to bed routine like having a cup of tea and reading a book in bed before I go to sleep. But, I have to do this every night.

When I practice yoga first thing in the morning everyday, my life runs much better. Practicing yoga, first thing every morning is a great routine to start my day off with. But, I have to do it everyday.