Ashtanga Primary up to Trikonasana 🧘‍♂️

As the sun began to set, I rolled out the mat for 25 minutes of Sun Salutations followed by Padanghustasana Padahastasana and Trikonasana A before taking rest. Feeling very inflexible!

Lunch run 🏃‍♂️

Definitely a little warmer than the pre-breakfast run. Heart rate is continuing to fall and the hills feel just a tad less hilly. Just need to keep going. This time of year, consistency to my birthday is often a goal. Let’s try to each that. It’s around seven

Sun Salutations 🧘‍♂️

More ‘gentle return to the mat’ yoga this afternoon, with Surya Namaskara A and B. I remember David Swenson saying something along the lines of “the mat doesn’t judge” implying that it’s always there to welcome you back, no matter how weak, inflexible and lacking in balance you

Morning run 🏃‍♂️

It’s going to be a little while before I get a spring in my step (maybe Spring?), but I still really enjoy running in Spain - even when it’s hard work. Here’s a map of the 5k route from this morning.

Restorative yoga 🧘‍♂️

60 minutes of restorative yoga to complete the week. This is a practice I really enjoy and always come out of - as the name implies - feeling restored! Highly recommend. It’s a yin yoga session with some modifications and some traditional poses. It’s a Sunday staple after