Photo from my second trip to Dubai (here's my first trip, if you're interested)
Sometimes I feel like a total faker. Here I am, a yoga teacher who has built a little business around yoga lifestyle but when stress creeps up, I flip out. Where is that inner calm I'm "supposed" to have? Do I just talk the talk but not walk the walk?
I think that no matter what your job - there are always aspects that rub you the wrong way. There isn't anything else in this world that I'd rather do than plug away at YBC, but it isn't always incense and fairy dust around here.
Read MorePin now, read later - workout wednesday.
In my purse: purse, sweatshirt, blender bottle, headphones, lock, chalk, heart rate monitor
Workout Wednesday is a series on YBC where I talk about what I do to complement my yoga practice. This isn't instructional, but rather, an opportunity to share what I do that makes me feel great. I'd love to hear what you do to complement your practice down below in the comments along with any questions you have for future W.O.W. posts.
There are so many things I want to talk about this week on W.O.W. - none of them are major, will-definitely-transform-your-life type of things, but sometimes it's the little things that make a big impact and I wanted to share a few things making me happy in my workouts.
The first is chalk. So I recently picked up some chalk because the bar was slipping out of my hands and while my pull-ups aren't exactly anything to write home about, that bar kept slipping out of my hands as well. I went with this chalk on a whim - mostly because it was cheap and available for prime members and I am all about free, fast shipping, but it ended up being such a great purchase. It comes in a little cheesecloth type thing, so you don't have chalk exploding everywhere (and believe me, I see that at the gym and it doesn't look like a good time at all). My only thing is, what happens if I ever get pulled over with this in my front seat?! Haha.
Read MorePin now, practice yoga later - 15 minute hip opening yoga sequence
Wearing: teeki pants. Using: cork yoga mat.
PSA: We're looking for YBC Ambassadors, if you want to help out! Also, if you have downloaded our YBC Official App, take a screenshot of your review and tweet it to @ybc_lauren for a special gift from us.
Do you ever have one of those weeks when you're pumped that it's Friday and then realize it's only Tuesday? That's the kind of week I am having! It is crazy town in our office, with boxes piled up to the ceiling (no joke), as we get ready to fill the YBC Mantra Boxes.
Read MoreHow do you refuel?
If you are a regular at power yoga, hot yoga, or any rigorous workout class, it's likely you'll want to refuel immediately afterwards. I don't know if I'm just dramatic, but sometimes after a particular sweaty yoga class or hard training session, I will literally feel weak despite eating a lot prior (if you follow me on snapchat - @yogaby_candace you know what I'm talking about #gimmeallthefoods).
Read MoreGood Vibes
PSA: Don't forget to enter to win our amazing hot yoga survival guide giveaway! And, we're looking for YBC Ambassadors, if you want to help out! Lastly, we have one spot left at our Costa Rica yoga retreat coming up soon! Super cheap if you book one way tickets each way!
Whew this has been a long week! The last few days in Connecticut have been a mix of chilly and mild - pretty typical for fall in New England, and I am really looking forward to the upcoming holiday months.
Read MorePin now, read later: 10 tips for giving adjustments
Wearing left: teeki pants Wearing right: lululemon pants, urban outfitters top (in diff color)
PSA: Don't forget to enter to win our amazing hot yoga survival guide giveaway! And, we're looking for YBC Ambassadors, if you want to help out! Lastly, we have one spot left at our Costa Rica yoga retreat coming up soon! Super cheap if you book one way tickets each way!
Yoga Teacher Talk is a series on YBC for current, new or prospective yoga teachers. We also have an entire section on our Yoga Forum for teacher talk and we'd love to chat you up there!
A few weeks ago I shared an experience I had at a local yoga studio here, where a (new) teacher was ninja adjusting me. You know, where they come up outta no where and are super aggressive about the adjustments, so I wanted to share my tips for adjustments if you're a teacher, or a student wanting to know what a good adjustment feels like. Feel free to leave your tips below in the comments!
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