We are proud to announce that we are official sponsors of the Team Green Submarine bike club! We have been very interested in supporting competitive athletes with cross training, and now we finally have our chance!
Too often, core strength and flexibility are easily neglected in sports training for for strength, endurance, or technique building. We hope that we can be the supplement to help balance out all of those hard training athletes out there.
GO TEAM!
pil-oga-robic | RESTORATIVE YOGA
Restorative yoga is a passive form of yoga often referred to as "active relaxation". It is by far my favorite form of yoga and can be incredibly healing to your mind and to your heart. For more information on Restorative Yoga, check out Judith Lasater's book Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times.
Legs-Up-The-Wall pose: Viparita Karani
1) Sit next to a wall (with legs bent and feet planted on the ground) so that one side of your body is about 2 inches away from the wall.
2) Simultaneously lay down on your back as you swing your legs up the wall.
3) If your hamstrings are really flexible then your booty will be touching the wall, but if you're not particularly flexible then you will be a bit farther away.
4) Relax your neck, hips, eyes and belly. Keep a little firmness in your legs.
5) Focus on the even movement of your breath in and out.
6) Rest for 5-15 minutes.
Most yogis' agree that Viparita Karani is good for almost everything that ails you, and its more advanced counterpart, headstand, is said to reverse the effects of aging.
Relieves: Anxiety, Arthritis, Digestive problems, Headache, High and low blood pressure, Insomnia, Migraine, Mild depression, Respiratory ailments, Urinary disorders, Varicose veins, Menstrual cramps, Premenstrual syndrome, Menopause
Picture and some info from Yoga Journal
pil-oga-robic | ENDURANCE
pil-oga-robic | MIND
ENDURANCE is the ability to persist. There is a natural inclination during exercise to give up at the first sign of difficulty. Your body becomes accustomed to the same level of exercise, and it is imperative to keep challenging yourself in new ways so that your body continues to get stronger, leaner and healthier. There are many ways to help you stay motivated and push yourself to the next level. Here are some suggestions to help your mind overcome your physical training. This will help you get through those last few reps.
-Concentrate on your inhale and your exhale.
-Let go of negative thoughts...Replace I can't with I can!
-Focus on your fitness goals
-Think of how good you will feel when you are done
-Imagine the end result
-Focus on good form, which will help prevent injury.
pil-oga-robic | BODY
Benefits of ENDURANCE training:
- Mitochondria increase (sites in cells where Oxygen is being taken up to produce energy)
- The size of fast twitch muscle fibers increases, which means more power.
- Increased blood flow strengthens your heart.
- Joints and ligaments strengthen which reduces the occurrence of injury.
- Enhances the rate of glucose metabolism which provides fuel to the brain.
- The contraction and relaxation of muscles occurs more easily.
- Strengthens circulatory and respiratory systems.
- Your body burns fat more efficiently.
- Muscles that once fatigued in minutes can endure for hours and hours.
pil-oga-robic | WELLNESS
3 E's: Endurance, Endorphins, Euphoria
Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers which can help you get through those last few reps. The release of endorphins can produce feelings of euphoria and well being. Just think: speeding up your pace, deepening your squat or making it through one more rep could actually brighten your mood and improve your day!
Great job! Challenge your endurance this week!
Hannah + Ishbel
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