I've been doing yoga since I was 13 years old, don't do the math it's depressing... let's just say that's a long ass time! Anyway one thing I did last week after the workout was record a quick yoga session I do after each workout, and I figured it would be a good idea to record the yoga routine incase anyone needs a good stretch and flexibility workout. I did this one through for this video but feel free to repeat a many times as you like. The routine is basically: mountain …
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Mountain climber yoga core 10-minute class
When I started teaching yoga at the local studio my first regular class was "Core Yoga". As a personal trainer, this was totally in my wheelhouse, and I had a ton of fun with the class. It's enjoyable and rewarding to create challenging yoga classes. This mountain climber yoga core class is just 10-minutes and a great way to work the abs and upper body while creating some heat. Planks and mountain climbers are challenging poses. If these exercises are too challenging but you still want a …
5-minute Office Chair Yoga – Standing Flow
So I don't know about you but I feel like I am spending more and more time sitting. One thing that I've decided to do is more short movement sessions, as my Garmin reminds me to move. And I want to provide easy ways for you to do the same. So stand up away from your desk, and take 5-minutes for this office chair yoga class. This 5-minute yoga break is all about using the office chair as a prop to exercise and stretch. This isn't an "in-chair" yoga workout, but a standing stretch. If …
20 Minute yoga for lower back and hips
This week I tweaked my back getting my dog into the car, aggravating an old injury. When this happens my instinct is to get on my mat and assess. Do I need rest, or do I need movement? On this occasion I needed movement. As I began doing some somatic exercises yoga for lower back and hips, I figured it was a good time to film and share. I've suffered from a couple of back injuries in my life, but the last one laid me out for weeks. Seriously, if you've never had a back injury you have NO …
Chair Yoga 15 minutes routine for all levels
Many of us are sitting more, and therefore trying to find ways to fit more movement into our days. One of the things we're told is to take breaks every hour. Not always as easy as it seems. For the times when you can't get outside, or on your mat it's Chair workouts to the rescue. Which is why I created this Chair yoga 15 minutes class. I already have a 10-minute Chair Yoga class but that was focused more on stretching and moving, this is a yoga flow. So exploring poses like warrior 2, …
Warrior 2 Sequence – 10 Minute Yoga Routine
For the last month, I've been making a conscious effort to move more. I started wearing my fitness tracker again to count my steps, and track my sleep. While I seem busier than ever, one thing I love to do is short movement sessions. Afternoons are where I struggle with energy slumps, so I've taken to some short yoga sessions like this 10-minute warrior 2 sequence. Sneaking in movement throughout my day is a way to stay active and keep my metabolism fired up. Whether it's getting on my …
How often should I do yoga? Can I do yoga everyday?
In the West we often think of yoga as the physical practice of yoga. The asana, or poses. When in fact this is just one portion of a yoga practice. So when discussing the question of "how often should I do yoga" or "can I do yoga every day"? people are really asking "How often should I get on my mat and do a physical yoga practice"? Because true yoga practice is constant, it should be with each living breath, thought, spoken word and action. Because yoga is a practice of life not just …
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15 Minute Yoga for the obliques & side waist
So many people yoga is just about flexibility. It's something you do to get bendy, or for the people who are already bendy. Well, let me tell you that yoga can also be great for strength training. Not convinced? Try this yoga for the obliques 15 minute class. You'll soon discover that strength is also something we work on in a yoga class. Since the pandemic, I've been unemployed and put myself on a spending freeze. Consequently, this has meant no new yoga clothes. Thankfully the folks at …
How long should you hold a yoga pose?
An interesting way to serve my audience and get content ideas for this website is to answer reader questions. Those left in the comments here or on YouTube or social media. One such question recently received was "How long should you hold a yoga pose?" Without trying to sound like I'm taking the easy way out, basically, there is no clear "one size fits all" answer. It's going to depend on a few factors. Which you can explore in this video, or read on to learn more. How long should you …