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Practice and all is coming
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2012/983258/ "Frequency of home practice appears to be very important—more important than how long an individual has been practicing or how many classes one takes. This emphasizes a simple fact: it is not enough simply to learn how to do healthy behaviors. Rather, healthy behaviors must…
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Favorite Yoga Quotes
Here are some of mine: “Change leads to disappointment if it is not sustained. Transformation is sustained change, and it is achieved through practice.” --- B.K.S. Iyengar "Without love, without humor, yoga is just a lot of hard work" - Steve Ross “When I practice I am a philosopher, when I teach I am a scientist, when I…
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What do you like in a yoga class?
As a teacher, I would like to know what you like in a yoga class? Do you want to work hard? a long savasana? More stretching or more strength work? Do you want to learn something new? etc. What do you want from your teacher? Do you want someone doing the poses? Watching the class? Correcting your form? Are you embarrassed…
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Great Article
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/prefrontal-nudity/201109/yoga-changing-the-brains-stressful-habits In a nutshell, "As a neuroscientist, despite my initial incredulity, I came to realize that yoga works not because the poses are relaxing, but because they are stressful. It is your attempts to remain calm during this…
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Reboot boogaloo November - Open group
If you would like to join this group, you are welcome to. We post our fitness goals each day - we frequently post food goals, month long goals, and general life events as well. Many of us have been here a while, but don't let that discourage you - we always want to meet new people. Ah, November, always a great month here…
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Reboot Boogaloo, September - open group
Welcome all! For anyone that would like to join, we talk about our lives, exercise and eating plans, and generally encourage each other, everyday. Hope the name is ok, I took off the SBF. My plans for the day: bike this morning. It's warmer than the 72 I was promised, but it feels ok outside. I don't know what the…
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Thoughts on Hot Yoga/Hot Exercise
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/07/are-supporters-of-excess-heat-and-sweat-in-yoga-class-just-full-of-hot-air--dan-pitkow/
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, Aug 22
Howdy everyone! Don't forget to check in, pebbles. I'm all stuffed up from the ride yesterday. I'm guessing it's dust, because it's so dry, there aren't that many allergens out there - which is quite unusual for this area. So I'm taking a break from riding for a couple days. Today: teach and take yoga + swim tonight. More…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, Aug 15
Howdy Peebs! Hope everyone is well. Haven't seen some for awhile (nudge, nudge) A few places around here got rain yesterday. I would like some as well. Just a little hurricane's worth. Goals for the week: no dessert until the weekend, then only one no snacking lots o' yoga The big yoga conference is in a month. I need to…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, Aug 1
Welcome to August The weather forecast is hot, some heat, and more hot. I'm no longer worried about my yard. I'm worried about the poor wild trees (and animals) that have to endure this heat with no water. We are definitely in a record setting year. Does that count as complaining? Today: teach 2 yoga classes, take one, and…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, July 25
I'm so happy to have air conditioning right now - I'm sure we are setting some kind of record for 100+ degree days and number of days without rain. It is so sad to look at places that don't get water. Texas is normally brown in the summer, but I'm starting to worry about the trees. Anyway, I didn't get yoga in yesterday,…
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SBF 2, Reboot Boogaloo, July 18th
Morning pebbles! I'm at the halfway point of my teacher being in India, three more weeks to go. I didn't do restorative yesterday, V, but kept it light with mostly twisting postures. Today: teach 2 classes, take one, go to pool for exercise. That's good enough for anybody. I need to swing by the store to get one item -…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, July 11th
Morning Pebbles. My foot is slowly getting better, thanks for asking. As a teacher of group exercise, I think the zumba instructor was trying to do her best. She's probably never been hurt/ill before. Some people really respond to that method, though I'm not one of them. I think she should still be made aware of that her…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, 4th of July
Happy 4th pebbles! I'm up early, again, for a kick butt yoga session that I asked for. I got a sub for my normal class so I could make it to this one. Charlie is still in bed, he didn't sleep well last night, which is surprising since we were so tired yesterday. So I guess he's not coming after all. At first, I thought I…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, Jun 20
Safe travels, MM! Goals this week: No dessert until at least Friday. Get some sort of hard cardio in Other than that, it will be my normal yoga and walking self. Kick butt teacher is having a class on Thursday, so that will be fun. She's almost always out of town these days. I feel like I need to get some projects done.…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, Jun 13
I hope all my pebbles are doing well. Sounds like a rough spot for many of you. I was so sore yesterday. Even though we did this sequence from down dog to handstand, and down dog to arms overhead (many, many times) on Friday, she decided we needed more yesterday (with a bonus addition of elbow balance). My whole arm was…
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SBF Reboot Boogaloo! May 30
Happy Memorial Day! I'm so sore from yoga yesterday. I didn't walk or do my PT exercises. I was just worn out. This morning, I've been goofing off on FB rather than creating a sequence for today's class. I better get started. Today: teach yoga, practice this afternoon, and get a walk in - all despite my hamstrings which…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, May 16th
Howdy pebbs! Today is double yoga, walk, and yard work. I don't think it will be this nice again until late September, so I should get it in now. Soon, I will have my summer skin. I'm one of those lucky ones that usually tans quite well. Goal for the week: no sweets this week, except a square of chocolate if desired (only…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, May 9th
Howdy peebs! Hope everyone is doing well. Playing in the water was more fun than I remember. It was nice that we didn't have to worry about being sunburned, as the pool was indoor. I walked around some yesterday as well but didn't get any formal exercise in. Today, I'm teaching two classes. So after I get my own practice…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, May 2nd
Howdy Pebbs! As a friend said, "the weather today is an apology for April". It's lovely. And would be made even more lovely by the rain coming this way! I have tons to get done today: teach and take class (though ironically after graduating yesterday, I don't feel like teaching today), make cocoa banana bread, vote, and…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, April 25
Hope everyone had a great Easter. I noticed the chocolate cake (or at least that's what I'm blaming), made me feel tired and lazy yesterday afternoon. I usually eat my sweets after dinner, so it's not as noticeable. We went for a second walk, and I woke up. We brought some cake home, but I haven't wanted it. Granted, it's…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, Apr 18
Morning peebs. We miss the other peebs who haven't checked in - come back! I got plenty of sleep last night, yet I'm still a bit tired. I'm sore too, so that's good. I still have that strange soreness in my shoulder, though it didn't hurt doing handstands yesterday - so maybe I'm sleeping on it in a weird way. Today's…
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SBF 2, Boogaloo, April 11th
Welcome back, MM! We got a little much needed rain last night. I need to get moving and start planning my class for today. So, today is double yoga, walk this afternoon, and hopefully some yard work in cooler weather. Summer is coming, boogaloo.
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SBF 2, Boogaloo, March 28
Morning folks! Today I teach 54 sun salutations. I've worked on this class alot, but most of the time was spent finding a good playlist. It's heavily 80s music, but that is what we already had. I guess I could have asked here for some suggestions, too late now. Also have class tonight. Teacher is back from a long workshop,…
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SBF, Boogaloo, Mar 7
Howdy Pebbs! Spring Break starts this week, which means Austin becomes a zoo of visitors for SXSW. As long as I avoid downtown, it won't effect me much. I had the chocolate cake again last night. This time I warmed it slightly. Yum. It's going in the trash tonight. We watched the first part of "Kings of Pastry" last night,…
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SBF 2, Boogaloo, Feb 28
Spring is coming... We are going to have low humidity and mild temperatures this week, so I'm thinking about painting a room. I'm thinking something in the green shades. Today: double yoga - my work day switch from Friday to Monday, so now I teach and go to class every Monday and Wednesday. Also: groceries and get paint…
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo, Feb 21-27
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SBF, Reboot Boogaloo...Jan 31
Howdy! Had a lovely meal yesterday. Even had one of our fellow diners say "it's been one of my best food days". :happy: Alas, it's over - so no desserts for two weeks. There's going to be a special V-day menu with tea pairings (very nice for us teetotalers) at one of our favorite restaurants - and there will be a dessert…
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SBF2: Reboot boogaloo...1/10
Brrr - very cold week for us coming up. I got a little reprieve from normal duties this week, so I will focus on getting my paper done. I plan on having a write up of the two videos as well. I'm almost back to normal, but I'm still coughing and congested. I hope to be 100% soon. Today: yoga and walk. Normal, boogaloo!
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SBF2: Reboot boogaloo...Final wk of year
The countdown to resolutions begins... Had a great Christmas - didn't eat too much, didn't eat too many sweets (my main dessert was a souffle, which has so many eggs in it, it could be considered breakfast... I kid... sorta) - and no presents. Refreshing. I did 54 sun salutations yesterday, albeit messy ones - but I'm not…
