Like A Feather Friday

Welcome to Like a Feather Friday! 

It is said that a feather is weight-less. So each Friday I want to help you 
take the weight off. 

Breathing ~ Learning to control breathing is great for Anxiety, body aches, digestive system and performance. 
If you have ever suffered from panic attacks, one of the first things a doctor will ask you to do is take deep breaths.
 If your like me and have ever given birth, (five times over here! lol) you are also aware of the role that breathing has in working through pain. 
Today focus on your breathing and see what difference it makes for you.

Learn to say "NO" ~ Sometimes we feel like we  can "do it all". Know your boundaries and learn when you have taken on too much. This is were your Tula should come in. Balance, balance, balance is key to living a full happy life. Let's leave some room for your breathing. Learn to say "NO"!

Stretch ~ Stretching has many health benefits. Today's stretching posture Upward Facing Dog. 
This move can increase your lung capacity, stretch the spine and help you achieve deeper back bends. 
It also fights depression and aids the digestive system. 
You will want to lay flat on your belly, place your hands by your rib cage and press your upper body up until everything but the tops of your feet are off the floor. Try to keep shoulder blades pressed down and hips even. 
Make the time to try this yoga posture out today!

I hope to here how weight-less you feel today in comments below. Happy Feather Friday! 

                        

Mama on the Go!

Mama on the Go Work-Out

This work-out goes to all the busy mama's out there!

All last week my days were tied up at the Lacrosse field.

Needless to say I had to come up with a routine that would keep both mommy and baby happy. 

Here is an on the go work-out routine that you can fully enjoy.

Cardio

1. Go for a 15-30 walk pushing a jogging stroller around the park or your neighborhood. 

Baby Bum Work

2. Hold little munchkin with one arm under bum and the other across chest. Make sure your use your arm muscles to secure him/her in.

3. Start with standing feet together. Squat down and hold for five breaths, then back to standing.  (Repeat x8)

4. Step out to right and Pile Squat, lower as low as possible. Don't be afraid to "drop it like it's hot"! Step back to standing feet together and alternate sides. 

(Repeat x8)

5. Rotate left and right with chair squat. Again as low as possible. You will really feel the burn in your quads and booty. 

(Repeat x8)

6. Squat with shoulder press. Get low and reach high. My little girl LOVED this one!

Make sure you keep the weight in your heels and hold on tight. 

(Repeat until exhausted!!) 

If you don't have a kid, niece or nephew to borrow, you can use a pet or just grab 25 lb weight.

This was by far the funniest work-out for me! 

I hope you find a way to let your child join in your work-out today. Lead by example Mama's!