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5 Lessons Marathon Swimming has Taught Me about Conscious Leadership
On Monday, I completed a new marathon swim, The Crazy 8, with my friend and mentor, Erika Gliebe. This nine-mile swim loops around Angel Island and Alcatraz in a figure 8 shape. It’s a crazy swim because it involves timing…
Take a Step Back
I feel like this is the kind of sequence you need to do with no pants on to catch someone’s eye. Nonetheless, this is a good pairing 🙂 Start with a Baby Dancer (or quad stretch), hold R foot with…
Down Dog with a TWIST
Down Dog w/ Twist This was my warm up for a different sequence. It felt very honest and I wanted to share.My intention was to loosen up through the outer hips and lower back. The body is most stiff in…
Pyramid
Power Pyramid This pose helps you take a moment and recharge your battery so you operate at power. Step R foot under edge of table and straighten both legs. Try to level your hips with the edge of the table. Lean…
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Cleansing Breath
Breathing exercise to purify your respiratory system and get any toxins or pollution you have been breathing in- OUT of the body!
Take Your Dog for a Walk
Take your dog for a walk Don’t mind if I do! This pose is a crowd pleaser and a personal favorite. When I’m not sitting at my desk and putting content together for instructors and clients, I am swimming in…
Static and Dynamic Plank Variations
Static and Dynamic Plank Variations
Office Yoga Vinyasa
Swimmer Friends! This ones for you Shout out to all my SERC swimmers (Dolphins fine, too ).Office Yoga Vinyasa- opens shoulders & chest, lengthens hamstrings and strengthens legs (for killer kicks).Repeat 3-5x. Do this before or after a swim, honestly good…
Alternate Nostril Breathing
Alternate Nostril Breathing This technique harmonizes the R & L hemispheres of the brain and balances the nervous system. We’ve lost a dear friend in our community this week and It’s been tough trying to hold it together. Whether you’re…
Baby Got Backbends!
Please excuse me while I stretch my washboard ABS from yesterday’s core workout Urdhva Dhanurasana #wheelpose is great for the following decreases stress and anxiety improves posture increases spine flexibility and mobility stretches abdominal muscles gives you a boost of…
Obliques, baby!
Apparently, I’ve been too soft on you guys. My assistant, Brittany, put together a HOT FIRE FLAMES ab workout for you! OBLIQUES, BABY! 10-12 Reps 3-4 sets Move 1: Side Plank Hip Dips Move 2: Side V-UPs Move 3: Russian…
Standing Figure 4 with a TWIST
Standing Figure 4 w/ a Twist We did this pose in the chair a few weeks ago. Now try it standing. This requires core strength, stability and FOCUS. Pose relieves outer hip and lower back tension. This is also a…
Guilt FREE Treat! (Vegan & GF! )
It’s after dinner and you stuck to your clean eating plan all day! But wait… now you NEED something sweet, but don’t want to feel guilty about eating something “naughty”. Don’t worry, I gotchu! SWEET POTATO BROWNIES I know what…
Baddha Ardha Chandrasana
Bound Half Moon Pose or Baddha Ardha Chandrasana Baddha= Bound Ardha= Half Chandra= Moon Asana= Pose There is FREEDOM within the bind here. It takes a leap of faith & courage. Lean back into the arms and use the back…