Editor's note: This is a guest blog post by Lucas Rockwood of YOGABODY Naturals. In this post, Lucas sheds some light on the importance of proper hydration before, during, and after class. Yoga students often become obsessed with hydration to the point where they’re never without a water bottle. It just becomes part of you. Your wallet, your keys, your ID, and a bottle of water. It’s really that important. And yet as a teacher, I’m constantly getting questions about how to avoid … [Read more...] about Sweaty Yogi – Hydrate Yourself!
Archives for July 2010
Yoga is to Running as Yin is to Yang
Many of us who love both running and yoga know how important it is to balance both activities in our lives. Not a simple thing to do since running and yoga require time and dedication to become proficient at either. Even those who practice a fairly vigorous form of yoga have likely learned from experience that it's a long climb back aerobically after those periods of time when they take a break from running. I'm not sure you can ever have too much yoga, but too much running without enough … [Read more...] about Yoga is to Running as Yin is to Yang
Yoga Challenge Day 13 ~ A Place to Do the Yoga
Ever since I began practicing yoga I've maintained that I could survive a trip to jail as long as I could continue to practice yoga. Not like I aspire to living in a prison cell, but the beauty of yoga is that you can really practice anywhere, anytime. In fact, some might say that the more austere the environment, the better. You don't even really need a mat; just awareness, intention, and a willingness to experiment and learn. What more does a yogi need? Well, as I rolled out of bed this … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 13 ~ A Place to Do the Yoga
Yoga Challenge Day 12 ~ Have a Plan
I've realized over the last few weeks of daily yoga practice that my time on the mat is much more effective if I have a practice plan in mind when I begin. That's probably the largest difference between my current yoga challenge and the one I completed last year. Last year I seemed to have more of an idea what my daily yoga routine would consist of; this year, not so much, which means I sort of just improvise for a while on the mat before I decide to call it a day. Although my desire and … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 12 ~ Have a Plan
Yoga Challenge Day 11 ~ Sun Salutations
Morning is a wonderful time to roll out of bed and invigorate the body with Sun Salutations. It's easy to lose count how many you flow through as the breath deepens and the body loosens up and gets into a rhythmic pattern. Namaste! … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 11 ~ Sun Salutations
Yoga Challenge Day 10 ~ Commitment
I think I pushed the limits today for what constitutes the bare minimum for a yoga practice. I had a hard track workout this morning, so I don't feel exercised-deprived. I'm mainly concerned that I'm not prioritizing my time well enough to allow for a solid effort on the mat. That's probably where class attendance makes a difference in terms of demanding an honest effort. Day 10 is usually that time during the yoga challenge when it's useful to recommit to the spirit and intent of the … [Read more...] about Yoga Challenge Day 10 ~ Commitment
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