Comments on: Morning Lethargy Breakers that Reduce Stress

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:17:29 +0000

In reply to Joyce Hansen. Congratulations on the new addition to your family, Joyce. I haven;t met Thomas in person yet but I love his ideas - my kinda guy! We can learn so much from our pets about simplifying life.

By: Joyce Hansen

Joyce Hansen — Sun, 14 Jan 2018 18:44:51 +0000

We have a new rescue dog by the name of Thomas. I take my cues from him. Stay in bed as long as you can, cuddle into the blankets. Face the day with a downward dog stretch before jumping out of bed. Start at the front door and pace back and forth for a warm up. Briskly exit and maintain a steady pace up and downhill. Take time out for necessary mini-breaks. Otherwise stay focused on returning to the home destination. Then, it’s back to bed for a morning nap. I can see how I can turn that into a gym routine. Thanks, Miss Coco.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:36:53 +0000

In reply to Beverley Golden. Happy to be of service, Beverley. A 30 minute walk once a day does wonders for our health, especially for blood sugar and cholesterol and other modern day maladies. Stay warm!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:34:49 +0000

In reply to Reba Linker. I'll let Miss Coco know you've taken a page from her book, Reba. Considering the mini Ice Age weather in New York right now, stay warm and mobile.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:33:03 +0000

In reply to Marquita Herald. I didn't know girl dogs marked territory too, Marquita. Miss Coco leaves calling cards when she is 'in season'. Thank God for furry Earth Angels to keep us humans on track. :)

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:31:21 +0000

In reply to Suzie Cheel. The temptation to go back to sleep is unimaginable, Suzie. I've trained myself to sit up in bed and say a morning prayer to kindle the momentum in the morning and then do the stretch exercises under Miss Coco's supervision, of course. :)

By: Beverley Golden

Beverley Golden — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 22:38:45 +0000

I empathize with you and Miss Coco, Vatsala! It’s been as cold as -17 Celsius here recently! The last few days have warmed up to 12 degrees Celsius and it felt like spring. Today it got really cold again. The weather is unpredictable and I see how many people are suffering with flus and colds, coughs etc. As for me, I am very sad that my regular outdoor walk has been cut short. I tried a few days and it was brutally cold. I love your ideas, as I need something to take the place of my daily walks. I will take some of Miss Coco’s and your suggestions in mind, so that I keep moving and stretching and at least feel like I have the illusion of exercising!

By: Reba Linker

Reba Linker — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 14:12:29 +0000

Adorable! Your post got me moving this morning so . . . thank you!

By: Marquita Herald

Marquita Herald — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 12:46:29 +0000

Love the video and warm up! I had to look up Celsius vs Fahrenheit to figure out the temperature there. It was -2 Celsius here yesterday, but so far we have only had a little snow. Last year this time we were buried so I’m hoping this trend continues.

Coco is adorable! My little Lucy also helps me keep moving. Every morning we head out for a long walk either to the village or the woods behind my home – I usually try to dedicate a full hour for her to explore, sniff and go through her various territory marking rituals. Thanks for the tips, and stay warm!

By: Suzie Cheel

Suzie Cheel — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:20:34 +0000

Love your dogs tips and yes stretching is so important and somethings i must do more of. I can imagine the tempation to pull the sheets up and go back to sleep, maybe why I live where we have no real winter and no snow. PS I grew up where we had 4 distinct seasons. xxx