I have no idea how I haven’t mentioned this here yet (at least I don’t think I have!), but this weekend I’m going to the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health for a weekend workshop on Yoga for Athletes! I am SO excited, and honestly, I could probably use a weekend of nothing but yoga … Continue reading
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Yoga Teacher Training Practical – Starting Lines
Today I’m taking my yoga certification practical test, I honestly can’t believe how quickly this training has gone! As I mentioned the other day, I am teaching the beginning 15 minutes of my group’s 1 hour class and I need to be prepared to talk and center the class and set an intention. I immediately … Continue reading
Yoga for Runner’s – Pigeon Pose
Thank you so much for all the great feedback on my first two Yoga for Runner’s posts, the benefits of yoga for athletes is something I really do believe in (especially after my great long run this weekend!) and I’m excited to share it with you! I’ve added a tab called “Yoga for Runners” on … Continue reading
Yoga Teacher Training – Almost Test Time!
I can’t believe my two and a half months of yoga teacher training is almost done! This week was our last week of class time, next week we review and have our practical test and the following week is our written test! I feel like we have learned so much, I don’t even know where … Continue reading
Yoga for Runner’s – Wide Stance Forward Bend & Bound Angle Pose
First of all, thank you so much for all of the great feedback on the first Yoga for Runner’s post. It definitely made me excited to keep working on this series for the blog and reviewing the poses in detail like this has been a great way to study for my upcoming yoga teacher certification … Continue reading
Yoga for Runner’s – Triangle Forward Bend
Welcome to the first installment of Live, Run, Grow’s Yoga for Runner’s! As I wrote yesterday I am a big believer in the benefits of yoga for runner’s (and all athletes!). By incorporating just a few yoga poses into your regular routine you can actually stretch and strengthen the major running muscle groups which will … Continue reading
Yoga For Runners
Stretching has always been a part of any sport or activity I did. I grew up a gymnast and diver and no practice started without 15-20 minutes of stretching and after a back injury in high school I could barely walk in the morning until I spent time on the floor each morning stretching to … Continue reading
Yoga Teacher Training – Weeks 2 & 3
Well, I’m officially done with 3 weeks of Yoga Teacher Training and I’m still loving it! A majority of our classroom time the last two weeks has been spent breaking down the asanas (yoga poses) and learning how to teach them, how to correct or adjust students in the pose, the physical and spiritual benefits … Continue reading
Yamuna
Today I discovered Yamuna. No, it’s not a type of sushi. Not a small unheard of country. And it’s not Yiddish (at least I don’t think so!). What it IS, is: a self massage, muscle stretching, strengthening & toning routine. Using inflatable balls bones are stimulated, tendons elongated and circulation is increased. Ummmm…YES PLEASE! Between … Continue reading
Yoga Teacher Training – Week 1
I can’t believe my first week of Yoga Teacher Training is done already! I have to admit I was very nervous going in to it on Tuesday (am I good enough at yoga to be doing this? will I be the only one who doesn’t know all about the philosophy and spiritual aspects of yoga? … Continue reading
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