Hidden Warrior Yoga

06/16/2025

Reverse wood choppers! (I should have worn lumberjack flannel (do you they have flannel tanks? (*googles flannel tanks* (yes)))). These are HARD. Why do rotational training?

∞ Improved Mobility: Twists like reaching for something on a high shelf become smoother.

∞ Stronger Midsection: Builds stability to protect your spine and improve posture.

∞ Enhanced Functional Power: Boosts strength for everyday actions like lifting or pushing.

∞ Reduced Injury Risk: Strengthens muscles to prevent strains from sudden movements.

∞ Better Balance: Improves coordination for walking, turning, and quick changes in direction.

06/07/2025

Who's joining me?

06/06/2025

Suffering from chronic back pain? 🌿 A new study from the University of Plymouth suggests that spending time in nature – from your garden to forests – can significantly help manage discomfort and improve well-being! It offers escapism, social connection, and a tranquil distraction from pain.

06/04/2025

This is my "doable struggle" for the day. What's yours? (A doable struggle is a challenge that is difficult enough to push you to grow, but not so overwhelming that it leads to complete failure or burnout. It's a sweet spot where the effort required is significant, yet the possibility of success (or at least meaningful progress) is realistic.)

06/04/2025

Why do we teach kids to to this, but stop as adults? This is basically Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), which is an amazing, simple way to relax the body, especially in preparation for sleep. It involves intentionally tensing a muscle or muscle group, holding with your breath, and releasing with an exhale.

If you want to try it, you can either follow the nursery rhyme, or you can try this:

1. Preparation:
Sit or lie down: Find a position that is comfortable for you.
Wear comfortable clothing: Loose clothing can help you relax further.
2. Prepare with a few deep, relaxed breaths
3. Tensing and Releasing:
Tense the muscle group: Inhale deeply and tense the muscles as tightly as you can, without causing pain or discomfort.
Hold the tension: Hold the tension for 5-10 seconds.
Release the tension: Exhale fully and completely relax the muscle group, paying attention to the feeling of relaxation.
Rest and notice: Allow the muscles to relax for 10-20 seconds, focusing on the difference between tension and relaxation.
Repeat: You can repeat tensing and releasing each muscle group several times.

06/03/2025

Love this book, thanks for recommending it !

05/05/2025

A great reminder!

A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block -- if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health according to new research.

04/23/2025

For World Book Day, I'm sharing a quote from a fun book that gives great insight into the body... "The Body" by Bill Bryson.