After four days of hard workouts, with three of those days being two-a-days, yoga was just what my body needed last night. It was a calming, restorative class that helped clear my mind after a busy week at work and helped loosen my legs after a week of hard training. It's classes like this one … [Read more...]
Bikram yoga is hot
After a busy day at the office yesterday, dealing with meetings, computer problems, a massive paper jam in the printer and some other chaos, I was really looking forward to trying Bikram yoga for the first time with Erin. I was nervous, but also kind of excited. I wasn't sure how I would hold up in … [Read more...]
Yoga and Skiing
Don't wait until the first day of skiing to begin training. . .it should be happening - now! I've found yoga to be the best all-around prep for skiing. Read my post from last season. … [Read more...]
Roll out the Aurorae mat for the ultimate yoga experience
Whether yoga is a huge part of your daily routine or you're just getting started, do it the right way. There's nothing worse than struggling through your workout, trying to find a position on your mat that doesn't result in back pain. … [Read more...]
Stretching with Kermit the Frog
Even Kermit the Frog knows how important it is to stretch!! Last I heard he said something like, "It ain't easy being flexible", or was that green? Anyhow, I found a fun set of pictures today of Kermit the Frog demonstrating 15 excellent stretches for any sport and just had to share it with … [Read more...]
Holly Beck opens surf and yoga retreat, launches blog
Holly Beck : photo courtesy Nikki Brooks Retreats to provide quality surf coaching, daily yoga, healthy, local meals & community support After spending the last ten years traveling the world for contests and photo shoots, pro surfer Holly Beck will combine her passions for surfing, yoga, and … [Read more...]
A retreat for your feet
Yoga is supposed to be a relaxing and calming experience. Yet when we think about toting around a large yoga mat for each class or worse yet, borrowing a used one, it can be anything but peaceful. Thankfully you can now trade in the yoga mat for yoga socks, a hassle free way to practice your poses … [Read more...]
Muslim woman finds Allah in yoga
Lisa SiregarPujiastuti Sindhu, founder of the Yoga Leaf Center in Bandung, West Java Province, has been studying the discipline since she suffered a panic attack in 1996 at the age of 18."I find it true when people say it's our mind which destroys us the most. Yoga calms my mind. I can concentrate … [Read more...]
Training: A Kick in the Class
Fitness classes cater primarily to women. Guys generally shy away from group exercise because so many of the classes involve dance moves and that intimidates them. Whatever your chromosone mix, here's a quick guide to the best class offerings: Pilates: a series of movements that improve strength and … [Read more...]