Too important not to share... "Be careful of how you talk to yourself." -Taylor Hunt Marichyasana C (and all super deep twisting postures) was a posture I didn't ever really try to find. Thoughts about my body's ability (or inability) to do certain things kept me in very comfortable modifications for years. Taylor blew … Continue reading Be Careful of Your Words
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HLbV Update – Yoga with V!
Join V on the mat at the following locations and times! Tuesdays and Thursdays – All FMCU Employees at Gold Canyon – 530pm to 630pm *Saturdays – 5 Points Local for Progressive Flow – 830am to 930am *Every Sunday in February – The Vidorra Residents & Guests – 630pm to 730pm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Check websites regularly … Continue reading HLbV Update – Yoga with V!
Welcome the Challenge and Make Life Beautiful
[repost from August 2013] There’s a beautiful yoga tradition known as Ashtanga that has been my primary practice for the last three years and, as such, holds a very significant and tender place in my heart. With its challenging postures and vigorous pace, I do not only strengthen and grow physically but am tested and … Continue reading Welcome the Challenge and Make Life Beautiful
A Thought on Avoiding Injury in Fitness
Build a strong foundation by easing your way into any new activity...slowly, with consistency but also with sufficient periods of rest and recovery. Find that place between ease and effort. Challenge yourself to reach your edge but never push past it. Learn your body's signals of over-exertion and pain and pull back, modify, adjust or … Continue reading A Thought on Avoiding Injury in Fitness
A Thought on Happiness
True happiness is discovered and developed from within. It won't be found in another person, a circumstance, an image, a substance or an event. Through your actions, behavior, mindset and focus you have the power to establish *your* happiness...and then the people, the surroundings and your new reality will follow. ~V~
A Thought on Judgment
Be conscious of how you judge even the smallest things...not just other people or random events but how you choose to perceive the way you look today, a choice you make, a comment you hear or measurements you take. Deciding whether any of the above are "good" or "bad" is your choice to view it … Continue reading A Thought on Judgment
A Thought on Fitness
Physical fitness breathes life into the foundation of who we are. Our bodies were meant to move and finding something you love that gets you going and keeps you moving will feed your spirit, as well. Cheers to Healthy Living! ~V~
A Thought on Self-Empowerment
Having an internal motivation such as feeling healthy and strong, having enough energy to play and be active, living long enough to see your kids grow up or just feeling good about yourself every day is significantly more impactful than aiming for a goal that sits on the surface. Consider trading in the external focus … Continue reading A Thought on Self-Empowerment
Exploring Transitions
Exploring Transitions Many of us spend most of our time completely focused on an event, a goal, a challenge or an accomplishment but how often do we pay attention to the time in between those experiences? Staying focused on an event of any sort can certainly help you achieve your goals while in the process … Continue reading Exploring Transitions
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