A lot of first-time students are unsure of what to wear to yoga class. Any damn thing you want. Even though certain clothing companies would have you believe otherwise, you really don’t need anything in particular. Wear what you have. Wear what makes you feel good. Comfort is key. That said, I understand wanting to […]
Author: Your Body Best
How to Choose a Good Personal Trainer
Personal training is a profession like any other: there are good trainers and there are bad ones. To get the most for your money, and for your own fitness and safety, you’ve got to choose a good personal trainer. Here’s how: Shop Around Don’t automatically hire the cheapest trainer or the one who already works at your gym. Ask people […]
5 Inspiring Athletic Performances
In regard to physical achievements, people seem to like to say they can’t. They see these inspiring athletic performances and, instead of finding in them the motivation to exercise, use them as an excuse for not even trying: the idea that they couldn’t possibly go from where they are now to what they’re seeing. Which is, of course, ridiculous. […]
Finding Light in a Heavy World
The world feels heavy these days, doesn’t it? Bad things seem to be happening so often that we don’t have time to mourn one tragedy before we’re slapped with the next. And immediately, we see a lot of social media posts that go something like this: “I can’t believe it!” “This has to stop!” “The world is […]
Remembering How to Breathe
You (think you) know how to breathe. Hopefully you’re doing it right now. But maybe you don’t. You’ve forgotten. Most of us have. Have you ever watched a baby breathe? They remember what to do. Their breaths are slow and deep; you can watch it move all the way into their tiny bellies as their […]
Vegetarianism and Me
I’m a yoga teacher, so I get asked a lot if I’m a vegetarian. It should be a pretty simple answer, but it’s not. So here’s the long version, if you’re wondering if vegetarianism is right for you, and whether or not it’s right for me. I grew up on a cattle ranch. (It won’t […]
On ‘Yoga Poses for Beginners’ That Really Aren’t
If you’re on Pinterest or Facebook or Twitter and follow various yoga-related accounts, you’ve probably seen, as I have, a lot of “Beginner Yoga Poses” posts. That should be awesome. But the little issue that pecks at me is that a lot of the poses they mention are definitely not for beginners. The pose (bird of […]
Appreciation (Lessons From a 5-Year-Old)
I am back in Colombia now, but I spent most of this year in my homeland, taking preventative measures for my health and well-being and spending time with my family. That includes three nephews. You might have seen a few updates on them via the Your Body Best Facebook page. I got to spend a lot […]
Do You Need Workout Motivation…or Discipline?
My friend shared this article with me: Screw Motivation, What You Need is Discipline. It’s a powerful article about how motivation is an excuse to procrastinate. It implies that we must feel a certain way before we do something, whereas discipline is a decision to just do it, no matter how we feel. And as […]
Limm Resistance Loop Bands Review
(I received this product as a gift or at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.) After using and enjoying the Limm jump rope, I was happy to try the Limm resistance loop bands (you can get these bands here). I’ve long been a fan of resistance bands: you can add a […]