Yoga Move of the Week – Boosted Leg Raises

Boosted Leg Raises This move will warm up the core and body, tone the abdominals and hip flexors and target breathing. The hips on the block not only give you a boost but it allows you to get deeper extension and therefore a better abdominal workout. Relax your shoulders and inhale on the lower, exhale…

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PYFS Mindful Strategies for the Athlete

https://training.gwenlawrence.com/l/rowing/mindful-athlete For more comprehensive home study learning check out the above link for my Way of the Mindful Athlete Curriculum Course PYFS Mindful Strategies for the Athlete Whether you are at work, in the classroom, or on a playing field, our emotional and physical health has an impact on our ability to perform. For athletes…

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Yoga Move of the Week – Arms Up

Yoga Move of the Week – Arm ups This move will strengthen the back arms and shoulders. It helps you sync your breath with your movements so you can rest the mind. It is a great move to clear your space, and anger. Do it fast or slow…inhale the arms up exhale the arms down.…

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Yoga Move of the Week – Reclining Straddle Fans

Reclining Straddle Fans This move will open the groin and inner thigh preparing you for high speed and agility sports like reclining cobblers. Have your hips on a block to make supporting the move easier and reduce strain on the back. Keep your head on the ground the whole time. Do this move for 2-3…

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Yoga Move of the Week – Hero Lifts

Hero Lifts This move will strengthen the back and really challenge the core with a touch of hamstrings! Sync your breath with your movements so you can rest the mind. It is a great move to challenge your focus and strengthen the entire body. Do it fast or slow…inhale the arms up exhale the arms…

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PYFS Trainee of the Month April

Kim Galbraith, E-RYT, YACEP,  Power Yoga for Sports™ Elite,  Athletic Performance & Recovery CoachLDY Athletics, Ventura County, Santa Clarita Valley and West San Fernando Valley, California Kim’s journey into yoga was one born out of her desire to manage her own injuries and ailments.  She will readily tell you that she “waited far too long” to discover…

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Stuff I like…

https://amzn.to/2Jhbso2 Dyson does it again, I want to try this! https://amzn.to/2Ji59R2 Awesome book, its a reminder, it is fun, easy to read, and takes you on a full journey of self discovery https://amzn.to/2Jj59QJ now that I am home I am chipping away on projects I didn’t want to face 1. will 2. directive 3. power…

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Book Club Recommendation

I think every person should read about this hidden danger in our own homes especially when we are in lockdown. There are things you can do to help! I also recommend Dr. Mercola website, it is insightful and smart!

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Yoga for Athletes | Flexibilty for Warriors

Most people, especially athletes come to yoga with the intention of increasing flexibility. The truth is yoga offers so much more as far as benefits to athletes on the field of play. Balance, strength, flexibility, refined breathing techniques, mental toughness, and visualization of their goals. Today, let’s focus on the suppleness, flexibility aspect. I hear…

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