September's yoga challenge is a Balance Basics challenge. This looks like a great set of poses that anyone can do. There's only a few more difficult poses towards the end and the hosts always have modifications if you aren't there yet. This month's challenge is sponsored by Athleta, and hosted by the always amazing @KinoYoga, @beachyogagirl, … Continue reading Balance Basics Yoga Challenge
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August Yoga Challenge – She's Got Legs – Week 2
Day 8: Marichyasana A. Day 9: Marichasana B. Day 10: Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana. Half-Bound Lotus Seated Forward Bend. (Even though my picture is missing the bound part...oops.) Day 11: Reclining Straddle. This was the first time in 96 days that I didn't post a yoga pic on Instagram. Mainly, because my phone had a very unfortunate dip in … Continue reading August Yoga Challenge – She's Got Legs – Week 2
August Yoga Challenge – She's Got Legs – Week 1
Day 1 was Pigeon. This is one of my favorite poses to just hang out in. I also did Mermaid, since it's a way to deepen the pose. Day 2: Extended Side Angle Pose, Utthita Parsvakonasana, into Bound Extended Side Angle, Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana. Day 3: Wide legged forward bend. Prasarita Padottanasana A. Day 4: Extended … Continue reading August Yoga Challenge – She's Got Legs – Week 1
She's Got Legs August Yoga Challenge
I'm so excited for this upcoming challenge. The goal is to be able to put your foot/feet behind your head (like pictures #27 and #29), so saying I'm excited is an understatement. I've always been able to get my leg up, but I have this crazy fear it's going to get stuck behind my head … Continue reading She's Got Legs August Yoga Challenge
Independence ARMy Challenge Week 3
Week 3 was a lot more fun that week 2 of the July yoga challenge. Mainly because I can actually do the poses. Day 15 Day 16 I wasn't looking forward to day 17, but it really wasn't so bad. Day 18 And a video moving into it. Day 19 was way awkward, but not … Continue reading Independence ARMy Challenge Week 3
Independence ARMY Challenge Week 2
This week was definitely a challenge for me. Lifted L: Baddha hasta sirsanana A, headstand: Forearm plank: Vashishtasana: Shoulder-Pressing Pose Bhujapidasana: Forearm stand: Firefly Pose, Titibasana: Click here for week 1: Click for the first post about this month's challenge:
Independence ARMy Yoga Challenge
After some internal debating, I decided to fully jump on board for the Independence ARMy yoga challenge for July. At first, I was hesitant because I think I'll struggle with a lot of the poses, but in the end I decided that it's probably a good thing to do a *challenging* challenge. I'd also like … Continue reading Independence ARMy Yoga Challenge
June Yoga Splits Challenge and Being in the Spotlight
Here are my week 2 pictures for the June Summer Splits Challenge. I must say, I'm really enjoying this challenge. It's an awesome feeling knowing that I've done yoga every single day for the past 55 days. It's simple enough that if you want to do the bare minimum, you just have to hold a pose … Continue reading June Yoga Splits Challenge and Being in the Spotlight
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