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 …
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2020 vision board results – manifesting consistency
Each year, instead of resolutions, I choose one word to guide me through the year. For 2020, my word was consistency. As I did a post at the beginning of this experience, I figured I'd do an update on my 2020 vision board results and how I manifested consistency. Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links. This one-word principle is something I've been doing since 2007. Words are powerful, and having one word to encompass your year rather than goals makes things so much …
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Yoga to sleep well at night – 25-minute class
For the longest time, I was a super sound sleeper, and an early bird. Since the pandemic hit my sleep has been sporadic with periods of insomnia. During these times of unrest, I learn heavily on my yoga practice to relax. Specifically, the poses included in this yoga to sleep well at night routine. Whether you are doing this before bed, or even IN bed it's a great way to relax, restore, and renew. On the days where I've had little sleep, this class can give me a much-needed mid-afternoon …
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 …
Home Gym Essentials: Kamagon Ball
Earlier this year, when the Pandemic hit, I remodeled our spare room into a Home Yoga Studio. Somewhere I could do zoom yoga classes and videos. While decluttering and organizing I rediscovered a piece of fitness equipment that is versatile, affordable, and suitable for a home gym. The Kamagon. Disclaimer: links in this post may be affiliate links. I've been using kettlebells in my client training programs for years, they are fun, effective, and functional. Now, however, I personally …
Short Vinyasa Flow – 12 minute Yoga Routine
Lately, I've found myself really enjoying shorter yoga classes. Right now it's easier to get a couple of shorter yoga practices done, than an hour. Which is ok. After there is no right way, or time to practice yoga. If you are short on time, check out this short vinyasa flow routine. In conversations with other yoga teachers I've often heard that "you can't do a yoga class in less than an hour!". However, I say "yes you can!". Is it the same experience? No. But it's neither better, nor …
Boat pose sequence – 20 minute core yoga workout
Recently, I've been doing a lot of content around yoga pose tutorials. Common mistakes in poses, then offering a few tips and tricks to make the poses more accessible and comfortable. A few months ago I focused on boat pose. A challenge pose for the core. However, we need to put what we learned into practice with this 20 minute boat poses sequence. This 20 minute core yoga workout is a great way to work the abs, hips and thighs while getting the soothing yoga effect. I love to blend yoga …
10 minute legs up the wall yoga restorative yoga
Time to slow down and take some rest and relaxation with this 10 minute legs up the wall yoga restorative yoga sequence. This yoga class features Viparita Karani Pose and variations. This gentle stretch class is suitable for all levels, including beginners. Featuring five exercises to relax and unwind. Whenever people get light headed or dizzy, often medical professionals will say "elevate the feet". Because, it returns the blood flow from the extremities, back to the heart. Plus the …
Yoga flow for self love – 25 minute class
One thing I keep hearing a lot lately is "making time for self care". This IMO is non-negotiable and is something that can be expressed in so many ways. For me, this includes Yoga, meditation, and working on myself mentally. If you're someone who needs a little self compassion then I have created a 25 minute class called Yoga flow for self love. Disclosure: links in this post may be affiliate links. Follow along with me in this 25 minute class that is suitable for all levels, …