It's Time to Go Upside Down! Handstand Progressions

  Yoga was once a HUGE part of my life.  It basically was my life!  I used to wake up 6 days a week at 4:30 to practice Ashtanga Yoga for 1.5hours.  I also dedicated my life to yoga school and teaching 10+ hours per week in addition to running our gym and teaching kettlebells.   I have now drifted into the world of iron.  My body has gotten stronger and leaner but my flexibility and "stillness" or inner peace has declined dramatically.

  I have decided that I need to add yoga back into my daily routine again.  I lift 5 days a week so finding the time to include yoga can be difficult.  But, if there is a will, there is a way.  One way that I have been able to add yoga back was by integrating some of the "fun" yoga poses into my workouts.  Adding  poses into your workouts not only gives you something to do while resting between sets, but it will also bring the "inner kid" out during your training.  I laugh so much more during my workouts now than ever before. Danny and I even include cartwheels and tumbling into our warm ups!

The Synergistic Power of Yoga and Kettlebells

  Walking the fine line between flexibility and strength is an area of exploration and constant challenge. Yoga alone, as you may know, is very beneficial to the mind, body, and soul. Every time you step onto your mat you open yourself to a new experience; a new opportunity to grow. Many perceive yoga as a way to stretch the body and gain flexibility while relieving stress, yet they do not realize that strength is also a major component of yoga.