Healthy Living

Weight Lifting as a Compliment to Yoga (Vol I)

Posted by in Weight Training

Strength training can compliment and be informed by a yoga practice.     Weight lifting can help overcome asana obstacles, especially for arm balance and power oriented postures. If you find yourself struggling with a particular asana or a particular type of asana (arm balance, deep lunges, etc), ask your teacher if s/he notices a weakness in your practice.  Perhaps you need to work on your core or your upper body strength.  Maybe your lower back or quads need extra attention. Incorporate strength training in to your health routine and…read more

Feb.04
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Patterned Response (Type A v. The Sloth)

Posted by in Self Help, Weight Training

Don’t give in to your patterns. Asana Practice: Ask yourself, are you the type of person who gives up too easily, or do you tend to over-work?  Today, notice your pattern and do the opposite. I am typically an over-worker.  In the last few months,due to injuries, I have backed off and I have tried to surrender and relax if I experience discomfort.  Today, for the first time, I noticed my body giving up before it needed to. My pattern changed.  I now need to guarantee that I am not surrendering…read more

Jan.26
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Jan.18
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Fifteen Minute Fix (Vol II: Made for Runners)

Posted by in Fifteen Minute Fix, Weight Training

Runners, save your legs by applying this Fifteen Minute Fix immediately after a run. It is tempting to skip a post-run stretch.  As a personal trainer, I encourage my clients to embrace a quick asana sequence as a vital part of their running program. I believe that it is worth cutting your run 10-15 minutes short, and dedicating this time to yoga, to guarantee that your body remains open and integrated.  A fifteen minute post-run fix prevents injury, increases recovery, and optimizes your workout. If you are running short on time,…read more

Honoring the Body

Posted by in Art Of Yoga, Weight Training

Our bodies communicate to us.  The trick is learning which messages are true and which messages are deceptions.  Pain and discomfort are interesting messengers.  As an athlete, it is important to learn which variety of pain means STOP, and which varieties of pain are safe to push through.  The same can be said of fatigue.  When is it best to listen and lay down, and when is it important to show the body who is boss? Part of answering these questions requires knowing your body and your own personal tendencies. …read more

Jan.06
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