But as my core strength, balance, and breathing improved, so did my cycling. I recognized the connection between my yoga practice and every other aspect of my life. Yoga was making me a better athlete, cook, and person.
The human body is a remarkable creation, but it needs to be cared for. It’s not enough to go to the doctor, get a pill, and expect everything to be hunky-dory.
I love the mantra "use it or lose it." The human body needs to be worked and used — that's how we evolved. If we allow convenience to determine our lives, we'll become weak and susceptible to disease, infection, and injury.