Pin it! 30 Min power yoga video for core & hamstrings
Wearing: Fabletics pants c/o, Kenneth Cole tank, Lululemon bra.
Using: Gaiam mat, and Hugger Mugger cork yoga block.
It's Friday, friends! And to kick off the weekend, I've created a 30 minute power yoga video with a focus on core and hamstrings.
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I bought a juicer two years ago in Germany, and at the time, I wasn't sure what to expect, whether I would actually use it, or whether it would be too annoying to clean, so I went with an inexpensive option that had good reviews: a Breville juicer. It was fine, easy to clean, and I wound up using it nearly every day, but I noticed that the juice would separate.
Read MoreWearing: glyder bra, nuxusa pants. Using: Gaiam mat.
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Wearing: Maje top (similar, lululemon bra and leggings, ascics sneakers. Using: Bose headphones.
A confession: I resisted my husband's suggestion year after year to work out differently, but this year, I finally agreed to try it his way. And after only a few weeks in, I can confidently say I love it.
I've seen more progress in just a few weeks of working out this way (heavy, Olympic-style lifting on a regimented schedule) than I ever have doing my light weight/high reps workouts in the past.
Read MorePin it! How to do forearm stand. Click to enlarge.
Wearing: Athleta bra, Pink Sun Activewear pants.
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I get a lot of yoga questions asking for tips on how to do inversions - especially scorpion pose and handstand. In my opinion, the best way to build up to those super advanced poses is to start with the basics. When you feel confident in headstand, move on to forearm stand.
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I am still going strong on the GAPS diet, and am still feeling great. I usually crave a sweet snack in the middle of the afternoon, but regular ice cream is out of the question, unfortunately. The good news is that I finally created the perfect ice cream consistency and have been experimenting with different flavors. Matcha is naturally caffeinated, so it's a nice pick-me-up, and the homemade yogurt in the recipe offers some probiotics as well.
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