yoga | Tone and Tighten

With regards to my own personal health and fitness, I am typically all about strength training. Circuits, HIIT, weights, and every other higher-intensity workout is where I typically invest most of my personal fitness time. However, every now and then I’m reminded of the importance to slow down, stretch, and simply breathe deeply. This week, a patient of mine once again reminded me of this fact when he pointed out to me a lot of the things I was recommending for him were actually yoga poses. That’s why today for your “Weekly Workout Plan” I’m switching things up a little bit. Today I wanted to share with you 10 of the best yoga flows that I have found on YouTube! Grab your mat, find somewhere comfortable, and let’s slow things down a bit. Here we go……

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Yoga – not just for Yogi’s!

I gotta admit, the first time I was ever invited to a yoga class I was a little bit skeptical. As one who would MUCH rather lift something heavy, I went along with it for the sake of health and fitness and wanting to try something new. I must admit – I was completely and pleasantly surprised! Afterwards I felt looser, more relaxed, and it was a surprisingly good workout (hello shoulder stabilizers during downward-facing dog, high plank, and upward-facing dog sequence!). Since that time long ago I’ve actually come to include many yoga poses in my exercise prescription for my physical therapy patients. It’s a phenomenal way to stretch, strengthen, and relax all at the same time! I feel that everyone could benefit from doing a few classic yoga poses everyday; so today I wanted to share with you my top 10 yoga poses you should be doing (or at least try them out!). Here we go!…

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