Dread! Oftentimes people approach the plank position and the low push up with unabashed dread. Imagine instead, looking forward to tackling them with zest, relishing the thought of doing twenty more. That’s right, just twenty more you think, no problem! Well, when approaching with the proper form and execution that is exactly how you feel. [...]
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What is ‘good’?
“Wow, she’s really good at yoga!” “Whoa! I can’t be in the front row, I’m not good enough.” Do you say this? Do you hear this? More importantly – do you believe you are ‘good’ or ‘bad’ at yoga? First off, there is absolutely nothing wrong with judgment. Judgment – either judging yourself or others [...]
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The CORE…it ain’t just your abs.
Do you struggle with balance poses? Do you lose form and the ability to function in plank and/or low push ups? How about low back pain? All of these issues can be directly linked to lack of core stability, strength and/or mobility. The word core is thrown around in the fitness and yoga world all the time. It’s [...]
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Daily Dozen Refresher: Revolving Lunge
Revolving lunge- the third position of SloBody’s Daily Dozen and the first spinal extension combined with internal and external rotational forces. This is a set up position to understand the forces necessary to be able to root, reach, and rotate in tandem for a long, strong, and pliable body. Why the heck do we practice revolving lunge? [...]
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Florida Day 4
Florida Day 4: no complaining about the morning haze clearing to sunshine and 78°. Great afternoon at the beach, reading, riding, and napping. The routine today begins with relaxing, lengthening, and opening posture work followed by a nice vigorous strength and endurance section. Do one, do both, play around! Routine: 5 breaths each element, each [...]
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Florida Day 3
Another relaxing and sunny day. We could really get used to waking up to 70°. Started off with a practice in the morning and then to the beach on the bikes.
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Florida Day 2
The sunny warm south Day 2, Taking a break while on our bicycle ride along the Hollywood boardwalk. Nothing like being in an environment where you can sit outside in the morning, enjoying your coffee and the views in shorts and t-shirts without a hint of chill in the air at the end of January, while staring [...]
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Florida Day 1
Hello Everyone, Reporting in from sunny South Florida enjoying day 1 at the beach. Even though we’re on break we wanted to report in and let you know that we’re still working out, just a lot lighter.
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How do you avoid getting burned out?
It’s a tough one right? Anyone who teaches, coaches or trains others full time knows about burnout! It doesn’t really matter what discipline, it’s a day in, day out GIVING of your attention, information, and support. Hearing yourself say the same words OVER and OVER again…JEEZ…listening to yourself can get really OLD!
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Daily Dozen Refresher: Down Dog
Down Dog- the second position of SloBody’s Daily Dozen. The first top loading, shoulder and arm strengthening, back of the body elongating pose. January begins the heart of winter and the time that people spend much more time in activities that tighten the body, from the hips to the hamstrings, to the shoulders. These are exactly the spaces [...]
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