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So how does this fit with being a Connected Warrior? Yoga is hard; in fact I have been told it is a journey to finding your own position, your own breath, and your own peace. As a 54-year old married with two grandchildren I have to rethink what life is and what is my purpose in this life. Being around great men and women who gave it all and leaving the company of heroes has been difficult for me. I don’t have my brothers with me anymore. There are no missions to plan. There are no dark nights to fight in. And I miss it. But now I want to focus on how I can stay as healthy (physically, mentally, and spiritually) as I possibly can for this next phase of my life so I can honor my wife and children, to be in their lives and make great memories that will hopefully be passed down for generations to come.
Yoga physically is challenging. I have been sitting in a helicopter cockpit for over three decades and it has punished my body by not being able to have full range of motion. I have lumbar stenosis and Yoga is helping to rehabilitate me so I can enjoy my life in the act of MOVING which as I get older, is a gift to do.
Yoga mentally is helping me use my thoughts to concentrate on listening to my body, helping me to command my body and helping to fuse both thought and movement together. Honestly, I have found Yoga has a way to refresh or elevate your thoughts to a better place so I can live a fuller life.