"Can you twist yourself into a pretzel?" Is usually the first thing I hear when I introduce myself to someone as a yoga instructor and, unfortunately, no I can't twist myself up like doughy goodness but I do appreciate a good twisting asana (pose). Let me introduce three of my favorite yoga twist that you can practice at home to get amazing benefits like, improved flexibility, … [Read more...]
Are You Stuck in a Yoga Rut?
If your a regular yogi, you've probably had those times where you find yourself practicing the same asanas (yoga poses) with a lack of enthusiasm. You're frustrated with your Uttanasana (forward fold) and feel that your fingers are never going to reach the floor or you just have the overwhelming feeling of being stuck in your practice. Your probably in a yoga rut! Here's 5 … [Read more...]
Ahhhhhh Savasana: Five Tips for Total Relaxation
You made it! For the last hour you've been down dogging, planking and twisting your body in ways that you didn't think were possible Now the moment has arrived.... it's time for savasana, or corpse pose. You get to spend the next 10 minutes stretched out on your mat with your eyes closed, something you haven't been able to do since kindergarten nap time It should be easy, … [Read more...]
Heidi Fit’s Favorite Healthy Dunedin Spots
We here a lot about Tampa and more specifically "Soho" but with all the commotion coming to town next week even the die hard Tampa residents might want to consider heading west to some, in my opinion, best restaurants in town. I'm a proud resident of the Dunedin Causeway and love how it's centrally located to quaint towns like Palm Harbor, Ozona, Tarpon Springs, and … [Read more...]
Ultimate Workout: Yoga and Stand Up Paddle Boarding
By now we've all seen what we thought was someone walking on water but after the initial head scratch and a closer look we've realized that it's someone SUPing (stand up paddle boarding). Stand paddle boarding is a isometric workout which targets the core while using your back and arms to paddle and legs to stabilize yourself. It's a great way to combined fitness and the … [Read more...]