5-MINUTE RELAXING EVENING YOGA SEQUENCE

Supine twist I am a sucker for routines. I spend a lot of time editing, evaluating, and creating the perfect mourning routine to wake up to and set my day right. Currently, I wake up to 10 minutes of meditation, followed by writing down three things I am grateful for, then some form of movement.…

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STRETCHES FOR RUNNERS

Standing forward fold As I mentioned in my previous post for building upper body strength and flexibility, I’m currently training to run a half marathon. I love running for a multitude of reasons; not just physical but also the mental benefits that come from spending so much time on my feet. Recovery and rest have…

BUILDING FLEXIBILITY AND STRENGTH IN MY UPPER BODY

Wild Thing pose One of my goals for 2021 is to seriously train for a half-marathon. While it is difficult to stay motivated when all races are canceled for the time being, I am mostly enjoying my training and pushing myself on longer and longer runs.  This means I am spending a lot of time…

MY JANUARY CHALLENGE + TIPS FOR DEVELOPING A MORNING PRACTICE

Crow pose I don’t really like the concept of New Year’s resolutions.  Don’t get me wrong, I am all for the concept of personal development and creating goals to support that. My issue with “New Year’s” is the time.  I like to think resolutions can come at any time and are not just waiting for…