Ok, so you all know how much I love yoga (and if you’re new here and don’t, you can check out my Yoga for Runners post!), but I don’t think I’ve ever talked much about how fascinated I am with a lot of the health and fitness technology resources that are out there now…I mean an app basically taught me how to run!!! (OK, fine, technically I knew how to run, but an app trained me to be able to keep running for more than 5 minutes at a time!)
Another great resource that I love is online fitness classes. Sure, you’ve been able to get workout DVD’s (or VHS!) for ages, but then you’re stuck doing the same class over and over and over and over again, and I don’t know about you, but I totally need variety when it comes to working out otherwise I just get bored (especially when I’m in my own house in front of the TV and I can just walk away without anyone knowing…).
What goes on in my head when I get bored with doing the same practice over and over and over!
There are so many challenges to sticking with a fitness routine – time, scheduling and cost just to name a few, but if you’re looking to keep up (or start!) a yoga practice, YogaVibes.com eliminates all of those excuses things!
For $20 a month (less than the cost of some yoga classes!) you’ll have access to unlimited classes anytime you want right in your own home! You can even search for classes by length, type of poses you are looking to practice (hip opening, arm balances, restorative, etc.) or by a specific teacher.
One of the reasons that YogaVibes is my “home yoga studio” of choice is that they offer classes with Sage Rountree who specializes in Yoga for Athletes (I even went to a workshop with her a few months ago!) and she has a great selection of classes focusing on things like IT Band, hips and post-workout recovery (**runner friends – you’ll love her classes!)
Interested yet??? Well, not only does YogaVibes offer a free 15 day trial to ANYONE, but, they offered to give away a 1 year membership to a Live, Run, Grow reader, so check out the details below and enter so you can get your OM on with these awesome classes!
Giveaway Details: 1 year Class Pass to YogaVibes.com, unlimited access to all online yoga classes (a $200 value!). This giveaway will be open until Friday, March 22nd at midnight EST at which time a winner will be randomly selected and notified.
Mandatory to enter:
- Leave a comment letting me know a) why you love doing yoga or b) if you are new to yoga why you’re interested in giving it a try!
Additional entries (**please leave a separate comment for each!):
- Follow @dnardi710 (ME!) on Twitter (or let me know if you already do!)
- “Like” YogaVibes on Facebook
- Follow @YogaVibes on Twitter
- Tweet about this giveaway, including a link to this page (please include @dnardi710 so I can see it!)
Good Luck and Namaste!
Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this review/ giveaway, I just love doing yoga and sharing it with others and YogaVibes.com was nice enough to help me spread the love!
Cool! I love going to yoga because it calms me down. I usually pick more active ways to stay fit, and like the relaxing affect of yoga.
I love yoga because not only does it strengthen me – it heals my mind and body too with stretching and quiet focus.
I definitely like mixing in yoga. There’s only one class at my gym that I like so I have looked at some of the online offerings to augment my practice. One thing I like is that it helps provide me with new ways to stretch.
Yes, lots of great stretches in yoga, I feel like I’m always learning a new way to target different muscles!
Honestly, I didn’t really care for yoga until Instarted following your Yoga for Runners blog series. What a difference it has made in my muscle fatigue! I truly enjoy yoga now and would love to have access to a more rounded series.
Wow Tracy, what a nice compliment! Thank you so much, and I promise I’m going to try to get Yoga for Runner’s posts up more regularly…I think the breaking down of the poses step by step is great for both new and veteran yogis!
I am somewhat new to yoga. I have recently started back to help me stretch and relieve my tight hips from running. I love the way I feel after every class! My mind is cleared, I feel more present in my life, and my hips always feel better! YogaVibes would be great to help me continue and increase my practice!
Yes, I totally agree, while I love the physical benefits of yoga to help with my running and clear mind is an amazing added benefit!
Liked YogaVibes on Facebook!
Following YogaVibes on Twitter!
I love yoga because it’s the one hour when I’m forced to completely disconnect and I can just focus on me.
Me too! I feel like it’s the only time I’m completely phone and/ or computer-less!
I’m interested in Yoga, honestly, from reading about the benefits from your blog! Plus, my legs are screaming for good stretches and strength lol
So glad my blog has helped you to discover yoga! Good luck with the giveaway, but regardless you should check out their 15 day free trial, they have some great classes that are perfect for runners! (Let me know if you want and I can suggest a few specific ones!)
I’ll always take suggestions on great classes for runners! Thanks! 🙂
I follow you on twitter
I liked YogaVibes on Facebook
I now follow YogaVibes on Twitter
I also shared this contest on twitter, BUT I forgot to put the @dnardi710 in it, so, I don’t know if this entry can/should count. Although, I never win these, so it’s probably a moot point lol.
Haha, I never won a contest either, but then suddenly I won 2 in one week! It can happen! : )
Yoga is my escape each day, if even for only a few minutes, from my life, my worries, and my stress. But more than that, it’s been my therapy through running injuries and heartbreak. There’s nothing better to help you focus on what you need more than yoga, other than maybe running. Together, they help me be a better me!
I totally agree, I began yoga for the physical benefits for my running, but I’ve found that now I really do crave that mental escape that is provides!
I really want to get back into yoga. As a runner I know how beneficial it can be. Eventually, I would like to fulfill a long time dream of mine: get certified to teach yoga to youth.
I’d love to get certified for Kids Yoga as well! My studio is holding a class soon but unfortunately the dates just don’t workout for me…hopefully I’ll be able to find another one soon. Good Luck!
I like yoga as a compliment to running because it helps me stretch out with poses that I wouldn’t normally do on my own.
I’m following you on Twitter.
I’m following YogaVibes on Twitter.
I think yoga is such a great compliment to running and other forms of exercise. I really like how yoga stretches me – both literally and figuratively! 🙂
I follow you on twitter!
I follow YogaVibes on twitter
I “liked” YogaVibes on FB!
I would love to try yoga on a regular basis! I am just a very sporadic class attendee!
I came to yoga as an insecure but perfectionist high schooler, and almost 15 years later, I’m still practicing. It’s one of the few parts of my life where I don’t worry about how I measure up or compare to those around me. I focus on my own goals as well as my limitations, without worrying if that’s “good enough.” Now, I’m working on applying the lessons learned in yoga to the rest of my life!
The fact that yoga isn’t competitive is one of the things I love about it, you’re right, I really just focus on my own practice and my own mat, I’m never concerned about anyone else in the room. I think that’s a hard concept for a lot of new yogis who are concerned about being bad at it or looking stupid…really, no one else in the room cares!
I’m now following @YogaVibes on Twitter!
I’m now following you on Twitter!
I’ve found that as I’ve pushed my boundaries as a runner further and further, my yoga practice has become increasingly valuable. I’m also a HUGE Sage Rountree fan, so winning this giveaway would pretty much rock my world!
Oh my goodness, I LOVE Sage! Attending her workshop and getting to practice with her was so great after using her books as my running / yoga bibles!
I also follow @YogaVibes on Twitter!
I’ve never done yoga, but think I could use a better stretching regimen!
I love yoga. It helps with any tightness and I always feel more centered at I finish.
I am a huge Sage fan! I have her DVD, podcasts, almost all her books. Have been lucky enough to attend 1 class w/ her when she visited my area, and two more at her studio (1 was a 2 hour side trip, my DH indulged me on the way to visit his family). She’s why I’ve considered signing up for YogaVibes, so wpuld love a free pass! I’m a distance runner, and Sage really understands that and she is such a wonderful teacher.
I am totally a huge fan too! I love that you went out of your way to go to her studio…to be honestly I’ve been trying to figure out how I can get down there for a class or workshop one day! I agree that I love practicing with someone who understands the needs of a runner / athlete.
I love doing yoga to help me be a better, stronger, more balanced runner!! I am new to it but find myself enjoying it more and more each week that I go. I would love to be able to do it at home on my own schedule though!! 🙂
So glad to hear you’re enjoying yoga so far! I find it’s really helped my running, and especially with soreness/ recovery during marathon training!
I love yoga because it makes me stronger and connects me the the earth.
I really like yoga, but I don’t do it very much. I would love to get into a more regular routine! Yogavibes sounds great, because I could do it at home 🙂
I love yoga because it makes me stronger & I always feel a little transformation the second I step off my mat after an awesome (or even crappy!) class. It also reminds me the importance of slowing down and just shutting off the mind.
Yes, it’s definitely my time to slow down from the rest of my life also!
I love the way my mind and body feel after yoga–calm, relaxed and all stretched out. As a runner, I definitely incorporate yoga to help loosen my hips.
I’ve recently found myself coming back to yoga after focusing on running for the past two years – as I discover how emotional this running journey has been, I’ve really appreciated the ability yoga has to give me better focus.
Wait until you see what an amazing compliment yoga is to running also, I was amazed!
I love yoga because every single time I do a pose I notice how much stronger I am than the last time I did it. There’s always room for improvement!
I followed yoga vibes on twitter
I liked Yoga vibes on Facebook.
I followed you on twitter.
I love yoga because not only is it a wonderful, whole body way to exercise, it is a whole way of life that strengthens and centers me. I love it and I am now taking a teacher’s training in hot yoga! i’m so incredibly excited to see where this journey will take me! 🙂 Namaste!!
I am so excited for you, Stacy. I graduated from teacher training last year and it is an amazing process 🙂 ❤
Good Luck with your teacher training! I just finished mine a few month ago and I loved it, it was such a great way to deepen my personal practice and now I get to share it with others!
Thank you so much!!!! 🙂 And best wishes to you on your journey as well!
I love yoga because it strengthens & soothes all at once! With a free membership to Yoga Vibes, I could kiss dreaded workout boredom goodbye. I would LOVE to win this awesome prize!
Oh, I love the way you put that – “strengthens and soothes all at once”, how true! Thanks for entering and good luck!
I love Yoga because of how I have found myself through the practice and my teacher training, I love Yoga because by my practice I help myself and then help others with teaching.
I ‘like’ YogaVibes on Facebook
i love yoga bec it makes me feel so good and strong
i like yogavibes on facebook
i am following you on twitter
i am following yogavibes on twitter
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I love yoga because it has helped me to manage my pain from scoliosis, reduce stress and maintain an active lifestyle!
I love hearing about people benefitting from yoga as a form of therapy, it’s something I truly believe in! Thank you so much for entering and sharing your story – good luck!
I love doing yoga because it clears my mind and is good for my body!
Torin
Liked on Facebook 🙂
Followed on twitter! 🙂
followed your personal twitter!
Thank you! 🙂
I love yoga because it keeps me sane after a stressful day of work and where I live I have few options for exercize and a lot of stress. (I’m a humanitarian aid worker based in a small village in West Africa).
Wow, what an amazing job, I bet yoga is a great stress reliever for you! Thanks for entering and good luck!