💛 Yoga
WEEKLY CHALLENGE:
Since your energy is lower right now, but not completely tanked, let’s set a reasonable goal of 3-4 Fit2B videos for this week, plus maybe a gentle walk?
Light work that still feels like it matters is key to remaining consistent in your personal practice whenever your body asks for less, and Yoga focused on form is wonderful for this phase. The only reason this lesson isn’t marked with a ❤️ red heart as well is because the featured video + its parallels include some inversions, and I try to avoid those when I’m on my period.
Now, I’m assuming you’re here because you LIKE yoga – or you’re at least curious to try it – so I’ve got the very first routine that I wish everyone who practices the classic Suryanamaskara “Sun Salutation” series would do in order to integrate better core awareness.
No, we aren’t worshiping the sun 😉 Think of it like the exercise equivalent to having a cup of coffee while watching the sunrise and smiling at a new day. However, you don’t have to face East, and you can do it at any time of day to give your body and mind a reboot.
Featured Routine: Classic Flow A
Parallel “Yoga” Workouts:
We have an entire pathway of Yoga videos on Fit2B known as “Intro 2 Yoga” where you can find a progressive series of videos that we filmed in our early years. You can definitely explore that this week, but I’ve also listed some of my fave home yoga workouts that I’ve filmed here:
Quote Of The Week:
“Yoga is like music: the rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.”
— B.K.S. Iyengar
Moving Thought: As I sifted through hundreds of quotes about Yoga for this lesson, it again being apparent to me why so many are confused by what it really is… because it’s different things to different people. For me, it’s a method of fitness which has named more precise movements of the human body than any other workout style out there. I also appreciate how it’s the only style of fitness that holds space for spiritual growth where every other exercise method deliberately ignores that scientifically proven aspect of our wellness. However, many people have strong feelings about Yoga, and I respect that since I used to avoid it as well until I researched it thoroughly for myself. Hint: it began BEFORE hinduism and buddhism. If you’re curious, I’ve written a great deal in response to those who come at me for teaching Yoga here and here + done a podcast here.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS CHALLENGE:
- Make the featured routine ONE of the workouts or videos that you choose this week, even if you only do part of it.
- Reach out if you need suggestions for different workouts to round out your week. We are here for you!
- Join the conversation or start it below in the comments! Check out what others have done, share ideas, offer encouragement, or get encouragement from those who’ve done this week before you!
COMMENT PROMPTS:
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Share what you think of the featured routine.
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Share what workouts you’re doing and how they felt to your mind and body.
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Respond with your thoughts on the “Word/Phrase of The Week.”
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Ask for help with anything: workout ideas, mindset, motivation, alternates for the featured routine, anything!
Beth
