Standing forward fold As I mentioned in my previous post for building upper body strength and flexibility, I’m currently training to run a half marathon. I love running for a multitude of reasons; not just physical but also the mental benefits that come from spending so much time on my feet. Recovery and rest have… Continue reading STRETCHES FOR RUNNERS
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BUILDING FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH IN MY UPPER BODY
Wild Thing pose One of my goals for 2021 is to seriously train for a half-marathon. While it is difficult to stay motivated when all races are canceled for the time being, I am mostly enjoying my training and pushing myself on longer and longer runs. This means I am spending a lot of time… Continue reading BUILDING FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH IN MY UPPER BODY
Starting a Meditation Practice (Part 1): Changing My Beliefs
I was very young when I was first exposed to meditation. I’d see pictures of monks or yogis in my mother’s yoga books and wonder just how difficult it truly was. At the time, I couldn’t imagine the benefit of “just sitting there” and doing nothing, at least that’s how it seemed to me. As… Continue reading Starting a Meditation Practice (Part 1): Changing My Beliefs
5 MINUTES FOR HEART OPENERS
Sphinx pose Hero pose Like most people, I spend a lot of my time in front of a screen. If I have spent most of the previous day hunched over a screen or desk, I know immediately the next morning because my shoulders and upper back are sore and stiff. I also find that, throughout… Continue reading 5 MINUTES FOR HEART OPENERS
MY JANUARY CHALLENGE + TIPS FOR DEVELOPING A MORNING PRACTICE
Crow pose I don’t really like the concept of New Year’s resolutions. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for the concept of personal development and creating goals to support that. My issue with “New Year’s” is the time. I like to think resolutions can come at any time and are not just waiting for… Continue reading MY JANUARY CHALLENGE + TIPS FOR DEVELOPING A MORNING PRACTICE
FIVE YOGA STRETCHES FOR RELIEVING STRESS
I find the end of the year to be both very fast paced and slow paced. There is the bustle of the holidays and the thrill of a new year and new intentions to set. However, at least where I live, it’s frequently cold and the sun sets before 4 pm every day. And while… Continue reading FIVE YOGA STRETCHES FOR RELIEVING STRESS
5 MINUTE ENERGIZING YOGA FLOW
A few weeks ago, I was tasked with creating a 5 minute yoga sequence to showcase my abilities as an instructor. My first reaction was panic – there was no way I could teach a full, cohesive sequence in only 5 minutes. As a yoga teacher, I personally feel most comfortable leading opening and closing… Continue reading 5 MINUTE ENERGIZING YOGA FLOW