Originally posted by Mr.Binx
Just to update an old post... I have started taking a 15-30 minute nap, time permitting, before class and I find that it is very effective for me in both clearing my thoughts and relaxing my muscles. Kind of like wiping the slate clean.
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Likewise, I have found that on many days when I drink coffee/espresso to stay awake through class (my schedule is very strained right now) muscle tension is increased, I perform very poorly, memory retention is a bit garbled/fuzzy, and often end up with greater muscle pain the next day...
I've also found that drinking many fluids (water/gatorade/etc.) well before class has greatly increased my stamina rather than my old habit of drinking whenever my body craves it. Less body pain the next day after I started this regimen as well.
I have the opposite experience with naps. If I take a 30-minute nap, I'm worthless for the rest of the night. On the other hand, if I do 30 minutes of qigong, then I get the result you describe.
I have the same experiences as yours with the coffee and water, although the next-day muscle pain from the coffee may be due to dehydration.
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