Added a new table to the living room! Just kidding of course– yogis call it “wheel,” not table! It offers an amaaaaazing stretch for the intercostal muscles of the ribs. After wheel, I breathe more deeply and enjoy a more positive outlook for the rest of the day! Want to give it a try? Schedule…
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Avoid germs at the gym. Train outdoors– or virtually! Hygiene Scale for Workouts (1=riskiest, 11=safest) Large group exercise class, indoors, no masks — DON’T DO IT, PEOPLE! Large group exercise class, indoors, with masks Open gym floor, indoors, no masks Open gym floor, indoors, with masks Large group exercise class, outdoors, no masks Large group…
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Had to try out the #BosuChallenge for myself… My verdict: Surprisingly fun! Certainly there are more challenging ways to work on shoulder stability, but as I always say, the best exercises are the ones you’ll actually do! I recommend doing a few “push-up plusses” beforehand to warm up. Psssssst, parents trying to occupy your kids:…
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Just discovered there’s a walking tour of Volunteer Park’s trees!! Here I am enjoying tree #91 on the map, the Pacific Dogwood, Cornus nuttallii. Take your own walking tour here. (Link not affiliated with our business in any way, just super cool!) How’s that for a socially distanced outing? Summer comes but once a year,…
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Hello friends, As issues of racism and inequality dominate the news, many of us have taken to the streets, city halls, and phone-lines to protest and demand justice. I have been asking myself what else I can do to foster inclusiveness within my field. It’s no secret that the fitness industry is heavily centered around…
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Good news, team: face-to-face training is BACK! As King County moves to phase “1.5,” we’re thrilled to be able to provide in-person training again, outdoors or in your home! Keep on reading to find out how, exactly, that works in the time of coronavirus. To those who fell in love with virtual training, don’t worry–…
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(click for video) You guys. I am LOVING this new social outlet!!! One of my coolest clients had the idea to stay socially connected in lockdown by meeting her friends virtually each week for a private yoga class together (provided by moi)! Is that not brilliant??! Meeting up for virtual yoga = the new happy…
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That time David beat me home from his own triathlon (bike vs car). He also emptied and reloaded the dishwasher before I arrived. (Thanks a lot buddy, way to REALLY make me feel like a slacker!) -Kelly Did you know we regularly prepare people for athletic events? (“Regularly,” as in right now! Yes– even during…
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(click for video) Never would’ve guessed my last month of Yoga Teacher Training would be VIRTUAL! I’m grateful the transition to online training has been smooth. Honestly, the hardest part has been focusing my mind! During quarantine, my thoughts drift to friends working in healthcare, struggling without childcare, or wondering how they’ll afford rent this…
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