Happy Monday, friends!
This summer has been flying by, although I feel every day is on super speed. The other day I listened to a podcast episode where the guy was talking about how time felt fast and out of control for him. To get control of his time, he started to focus on the present moment. If he was making a sandwich, he would only think about spreading the mayo, then adding meat, then adding cheese, etc. He wouldn’t think about anything else. I thought that was a brilliant idea.
It’s easy to get caught up on what we need to do next, and tonight, and tomorrow. It’s hard to stay present and on a single task. I remember when multitasking was a strength. After years of working to improve my multitasking skills, I have learned that I get things done faster with less mistakes when I focus on one item at a time.
I also do this with my workouts, especially when I practice yoga. It helps me to connect my mind with my body, which is one of the huge benefits of practicing yoga. Today I’m sharing a quick strength workout and yoga flow. This workout is similar to the 45 Minute Strength & Yoga Flow I posted a while back.
Quick Strength Workout & Yoga Flow
This workout is a quick 15-minute EMOM (every minute on the minute) workout. Start each exercise at the top of the minute. Whatever time you have after completing the reps until the next minute starts is your rest time. Each exercise can be performed by bodyweight only, dumbbells, kettlebells, or resistance bands.
The yoga flow is approximately 30 minutes depending on how much time is spent in each pose. The first section of poses should take about 5ish minutes. The sun salutations and middle column can be flowed according to your breath or held longer. The poses in the middle column will start on your right side then you’ll repeat on your left side before moving on to the last column. The poses in the last column are meant to be held for 3-5 breaths.
Let me know if you give this workout and flow a try.
Namaste
