In the twelve years I have worked in the fitness industry, I guess you can say I’ve seen it all. From Tae Bo to Atkins, from Zumba to CrossFit, I’ve certainly seen my share of trends come and go. One thing is for sure: no matter what the fad, the human component and the “some is good, more is [...]
Running: From a Climber’s Perspective
March 8, 2013 By 2 Comments
Just like not everyone who climbs is a “climber,” not everyone who runs is a “runner,” and I’ll be the first to admit that I’m the former, not the latter! And while most people probably can guess that rock climbing is great exercise, it’s not all-inclusive, so for me, running has always played a smaller, [...]
Expecting Strength: Pregnancy, Fear & Prenatal Yoga
February 25, 2013 By 3 Comments
When I started teaching yoga an enthusiastic pregnant student kept showing up. Although she melted into the hip openers and expressed her gratitude after class, she intimidated me. I hadn’t made sense of the prenatal yoga “rules” and I assumed her pregnancy made her fragile. Turns out, my fear was exactly what she didn’t need. [...]
Knees
February 23, 2013 By 17 Comments
I’m about 11 miles into a 17 mile run, two weeks before the Boston Marathon, when I’m crippled by knee pain. Sharp, stabbing pain to my lateral right knee, like someone was jabbing it with a hot poker. As I screech and limp to a halt, I’m kicking myself as I know exactly what this [...]
Pushed to My Limits
February 19, 2013 By 1 Comment
I had just finished padding in the East Coast Champs in July 2012, when I got this text message from my friend Michael. It said, “ChattaJack 31 Race, October 13th: 31 Miles on the Tennessee River.” “You doing it?” I replied. “No,” he said, “you are.” I wasn’t so sure about that. I had been down the [...]
Helping Hands
February 17, 2013 By 3 Comments
Ever since I found out I was chosen to be a Sponsored Athlete, I have been looking deep into my heart and soul about what I should contribute to the Chi blog. Since I teach karate and self-defense to little and big girls, the natural choice would be to write about those topics. But I [...]
One-Pose Wonder: Handstand
February 15, 2013 By 14 Comments
Midwinter blahs got you down? Boost your spirits and your energy with a handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana). This pose may be quick – but it’s not necessarily easy. Learn how to get the most from this one-pose wonder that turns your world upside down, in a good way. You can take handstand anywhere. All you [...]
Dear Creator
February 13, 2013 By 4 Comments
Dear Creator, who travels through the planet, the oceans and the atmosphere which pulsates within the heart of every atom. Make the breath flow throughout the universe with every body of water across plains and plateaus. Through every plant and every tree in constant flow is the river of life. No matter the strength of [...]
Life Lesson: Give Something a Chance
February 11, 2013 By 14 Comments
Wow, this is my first blog as part of this AMAZING team that Athleta has put together! I suppose since my bio is already posted there’s no need to introduce myself, so let me just say that I’m beyond excited to be provided a platform to reach out to Athleta’s inspiring audience of readers (and [...]
Reconnecting with Yoga
February 6, 2013 By 5 Comments
“Optimist: Someone who figures that taking a step backward after taking a step forward is not a disaster, it’s a cha-cha.” -Robert Brault I’m not much of a New Year’s resolution girl, but that doesn’t stop me from setting short and long-term goals throughout the year. Back in September, Athleta’s month of yoga inspiration sparked [...]
