A product of northern NJ, I regularly operate at 100 mph. At such speeds, I have a difficult time slowing down and rarely feel relaxed. Such is why I never took part in a zen inspired yoga class where I would need to SLOWLY flow from one pose to the next while focusing on ONLY ONE intention.
Talk about shoving a square peg into a round hole ;)
Having recently moved to an area where operating at a slower pace is the norm, I decided to try an exercise class that would aid in a suppressed speed. Rather than immediately downward dogging into a true yoga class, I signed up for Yoga Barre at Barre + Soul. For 60 minutes, rather than just SLOWLY flowing from one pose to the next, my classmates and I used light weights and barre fitness "accessories" to tighten and tone our muscles. That blend of Barre and Yoga allowed me to successfully complete the class and leave feeling a tinsy bit more zen!
If you are like me and have had trouble "loving" yoga, try signing up for a Yoga Fusion class in your area. If that is not an option, check out these poses that you can do at home with a set of light weights!
((Photo Source: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/yoga/poses/yoga-with-weights-workout/?sssdmh=dm17.749424&esrc=nwfitdailytip072414))
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