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Mind, Body, and Spirit: The Impact of 75 Days of Yoga
- 2024/09/22
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I recently completed 75 days of yoga, and in this blog post, I want to share the physical and mental results I experienced during this journey. Welcome to my corner of the internet! If you're new here, my name is Heather, and I create content about health, wellness, fitness, adventure, and all the things I do to evolve daily. Back in April, I set out to tackle the 75 Hard Challenge. If you're not familiar, it's a 75-day challenge that includes working out twice a day (45 minutes each session, with one workout being outdoors), drinking a gallon of water daily, avoiding alcohol, committing to a diet, and reading 10 pages of nonfiction per day. I started with all intentions of completing the challenge, but a few weeks in, I faced some physical limitations that prevented me from working out as planned. That’s when I decided to pivot and create my own challenge: 75 days of yoga. https://youtu.be/8xaUdV2pJbA Heather shares her journey of completing 75 days of yoga, detailing the physical and mental benefits she experienced. Originally intending to do the 75 Hard challenge, she shifted focus due to physical constraints and instead committed to daily yoga. Heather discusses her progress, including weight loss, reduced resting heart rate, and improved stress management, and emphasizes the importance of consistency. She also encourages viewers to undertake their own 75-day challenge to enhance their well-being. 00:00 Introduction to My 75 Days of Yoga Challenge00:17 Starting the 75 Hard Challenge00:59 Transition to 75 Days of Yoga01:23 Daily Yoga Practice and Social Media Updates02:02 Components of My Yoga Practice03:18 Results: Weight Loss and Diet Changes04:54 Results: Resting Heart Rate Improvement05:53 Results: Mental and Emotional Benefits06:36 Consistency and Final Thoughts How It All Started From day one, I decided to practice yoga every single day. Initially, I was sharing daily pictures on social media as a reflection of what I felt each day, how my yoga practice went, and how I was progressing. If you head over to my Instagram (@HeatherMonthie), you can see the posts documenting my journey. I did miss three days, including the very first day, but the rest were due to forgetting to post. Yoga isn't just about doing poses or attending classes; it's a holistic practice that encompasses more than just physical movement. For my 75-day yoga challenge, I focused on three main areas: meditation, breathwork, and asana (the physical practice of yoga). Of the 75 days, I did a yoga class at least 65 times, whether at a studio, at home, or through Peloton classes. On days when I couldn’t physically do much, I focused on meditation, quiet reflection, and breathwork to manage stress. The Results of 75 Days of Yoga After completing this challenge, I noticed several significant changes, both physically and mentally. Here are some of the most impactful results: 1. Weight Loss The first thing everyone seems curious about is that I lost 13 pounds. However, I don't believe that yoga alone was responsible for this weight loss. It was more about reducing inflammation and retaining less water. As part of the original 75 Hard Challenge, I had committed to a diet, which for me meant tracking my food intake. This practice led to better eating habits and more mindful meal timing. I became more conscious about not having a heavy meal right before a yoga session, especially when doing inversions or poses like downward dog, which can be uncomfortable on a full stomach. Though I didn’t notice much of a change in clothing sizes due to my height (I'm 5'10"), I did see a decrease on the scale. While many people argue that scale weight isn't important, I have my own views on this, which I’ll cover in another post. 2. Lower Resting Heart Rate Another significant change was in my resting heart rate, which I monitor using my Fitbit. I've tracked my resting heart rate for over 20 years,