Tag Archives: motivation

Finding the Reset Button

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Ah, the holidaze. Torqued schedules, buffets of indulgence, and hunting for the ideal sparkly accessories. As a Leo lady, I relish the full social calendar but need my reset workout more than ever. Beyond the din of festivities, the superego insists on punishing cardiovascular atonement. Yet as I settle into practice, a calm emerges. I submerge into down dog and crawl through standing poses. Squat. Vinyasa. Lunge. Handstand for an upside down. Backbend for an inside out. Lay down. Breathe. … Continue reading →

(Re)Defining Functional Fitness

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What does the nebulous buzzword “functional fitness” mean?  It’s volleyed around in debates about what exercises have real-life application and what is completely frivolous. Many fitness professionals assert that fitness functions to achieve  “results.” Sometime in the future, you could achieve weight loss, lower your blood pressure, or build strong muscles. I propose reverse engineering instead. Start by asking, what do those results represent?  If you lost weight, would you feel hot? If your blood pressure decreased would you feel … Continue reading →

Fueling the Flames of Your Practice

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Has the new year sparked more workouts or quality time on your yoga mat?  Now how do you stay inspired? To accomplish change we need the crucial ingredient of consistency. When the flames of motivation burn low, try adding one of these elements to stoke your fire: Progression- The same routine may work for years but new challenges offer the satisfaction of self-efficacy. A marathon training program or a 30-day yoga intensive outlines steps toward improvement. Accomplishment propels accomplishment. Leadership- … Continue reading →