Yoga Practice Meets Fitness Routine | The Bleacher Workout
ON THE SIDELINE
so often we are conditioned to believe that we are powerless, that we cannot reach our greatest dreams, that we must put ourselves on the back burner. we wait to ask for more, we wait our turns, we wait until the new year. we condition ourselves to think from the sidelines and not from the game.
i believe that the body in a rut will cause the brain to go with it. we forget that our bodies are built to move / create / acheve. in the same way a game is won, we too, must act and become the elements of our own sucess: the coach, the player, and the ref.
the coach is our own self confidence, our to do list, our fortitude. it’s what keeps us disciplined and strategic in our approach.
the player is our ability to execute, our self motivation, drive, and acts as listener. the main job is to take action and get the job done.
the ref is the voice that tells us when we’ve gone out of bounds, when we need to stop or slow down. it’s our internal intuition to keep us safe.
i’ve mentioned these aspects as an illustration of how to approach health and wellness. if there is a fitness goal you want to accomplish, you cannot simply get by on just one of these three factors. the coach must instill discipline. the player has to step up. the ref has to monitor. you have to open your mind to all three elements in order to get yourself to the next level.
as the new year comes closer, i want to remind my readers + friends that we must approach our goals with the understanding of these three parts and how to tap into each one. we must figure out where we are lacking and learn how to implement change.
are there areas in which we need greater discipline?
are there moments where we need to step up?
are there times when we need to monitor ourselves?
there comes a time when we need to recognize that challenge is only growth. let’s give ourselves just 10 seconds. in those seconds, i want you to see the best version of you.
i want you to envision not just the 2019 version of yourself, but a timeless version of yourself.
what is that will give you peace + prosperity?
what is it that will challenge you to become better?
know that this cycle of change is a forever thing. your first epiphany will feel life changing. but the second one shows you that the first was only the beginning. there will be mountain after mountain to climb. once you accept that hard work + sweat equity is inevitable, you must then discover what will give your body + mind the strength to continue to pursue your dreams. for me, it is yoga / wellness / fitness / food.
today my yoga practice meets my fitness routine. fold your mat hotdog style and join me! i’m combining core strengthers with a focus on stabilization + precision. check out my bleacher workout below and tell me your thoughts! follow me on insta @swirlybae for more tips and yoga inspo.