Student Question: What Else?
Hi Everyone,
Wishing you well. A student recently asked me what else I work on outside of yoga. I put these two short videos together as a way to demonstrate what I practice (and teach) in my classes and how they translate to other, possibly more challenging activities I play with off the mat.
In the first video I briefly go over my three favorite things to do movement/fitness wise.
Periodized running, usually capping my mileage around 10 miles, tapering off or maintaining depending on my energy levels, schedule, etc.
Unrestricted play with my kids. This is by far the most fun. They like it when I turn into a gorilla or jumping frog!
Everything you see in my class is what I’m working on! This I often equate to very focused training with an emphasis in moving mindfully—a caring attention to my movement, breath and the world around me.
This second video is a short tutorial demonstrating a transition from Warrior 2 to Chatturanga. We often breeze by it in class, but take a look here for some modifications and clarifications in how to practice it at a skill level that works for you. You might gradually increase the challenge over time once you get used to the leverage and mechanics.
Be well everyone. If you ever have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
-Matt