Mommy and Me Yoga: Core Workout Demo

Here's another little demo of some mommy and me post-run yoga! This one focuses on some core strengthening you can do with baby. I'd suggest holding your stretches a bit longer than I did if baby doesn't mind and adding some more reps to the core work and bridge pose lifts, but you get the idea. And if you have time and baby enjoys it, you can start with the sun salutations I posted the other day (click here) and then move on to this workout. Enjoy and namaste yoga mamas!

Day 244 of My Year of Yoga

Day 244 of #myyearofyoga :
Be playful was my intention for today. When I woke up this morning I knew the day ahead was going to be fun but also a little chaotic. Four kids on a hot day at the Madison Zoo during a holiday weekend could easily result in flustered and crabby kids (not to mention a flustered and crabby mom), but then again, it would only be as good or bad as I chose to make it. We often build things up in our head, determining the outcome before the event even occurs. Looking at things from a negative point of view only fosters negativity. On the other hand, building up expectations can also lead to disappointment or annoyance when things don't go according to our plan. So rather than going into my day today with any form of expectation, I chose to go with the flow, to be playful, and to see and experience the day as it unfolded.

#beplayful #playfulness #kidsyoga#mommyandmeyoga #crowpose #letgo #gowiththeflow#letlifehappen #havefun #enjoylife #perspective#madisonzoo #yoga #yogi #yogini #yogamama#yogagirl #yogaeverydamnday #yogaforlife #namaste#liveyouryoga

Mommy and Me Yoga: Sun Salute Demo

Between parenting, working, chores, and all the other things that seem to float into our lives, it can be a challenge to fit in a regular workout. This is one round of sun salutations that I've done with my 3 month old and he loves it! Doing just 3-5 rounds of this on each side is a great little workout. You'll strengthen your core, legs, and arms, get your heart rate up and even sweat a little. And you get to spend some quality time with baby too! Remember to use your core and keep your knees bent when you're lifting baby off the floor.
https://youtu.be/VgPIJY9aRHw