Why Fat, Not Carbs, Are Preferred Fuel for the Human Body

There’s a good reason so many people (mostly the sugar-burners, whose disparate group includes fruitarians, veg*ans, HEDers, body-builders, most MDs, the USDA and virtually every RD program in the country) can’t seem to grasp why a lower carb, Primal approach to eating is a better choice for health and fitness: their fundamental paradigm – the core theory that underpins everything else in that belief system – is flawed.click here to read more

James Durbin on Ellen Degeneres

Although this has nothing to do with Fitness, it is a Santa Cruz local who has worked hard to get where he is today and has never stopped believing in himself. It proves you can have what you dream of and that anything is possible if you believe. Thank you James Durbin for being a role model and our American Idol. :)

The Daily Bandha: Shoulder Kinematics in Yoga, Part I

The Daily Bandha: Shoulder Kinematics in Yoga, Part I: "The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. It is a combination of several articulations: the glenohumeral, scapulothoracic, sternocl..."

Inhaling Energy

There are those who inhale and exhale the breath but do not take in energy and there are those who take in a lot of energy in just a few breaths. You must have training in the practice of unifying yourself with the energy when you breathe in the air. This is the secret of Yoga, the very essence. Inhalation and exhalation are only the mechanical parts of the practice, the outer form.
--Vimala Thakar

This was taken from a book, Yoga Gems, that I read periodically in my Yoga classes. I love this one because it can be translated into so many other types of fitness activities and life in general. When you're training, competing, nervous, or stressed, focus on taking energy in with your breath and you'll be amazed at the benefits you'll receive. You'll be more clear, calm, focused, and your performance will increase.

Fruits and Veggies

You’ve heard it before — and you’ll hear it again: Eat your fruits and vegetables! There is no doubt that a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables offers a whole host of health benefits, including protection from heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, some types of cancer, eye disease, and gastrointestinal troubles. Eating healthy can be part of an alternative treatment against illness. In addition, fruits and vegetables can even help beat back the effects of aging.... read more 

Yoga Journal - Dolphin Pose

A great pose to open the shoulders to prep for movements overhead.

Yoga Journal - Dolphin Pose

CrossFit Open

This WOD was the 110lb. clean&jerk. Was sooo hard for me but I fought hard to get it done!

CrossFit Open

This was a thruster and chest to bar pull-up workout for the CrossFit Open. The last of six workouts and my first time competing. Lots of fun and hard work!!

All Levels Yoga

Join me every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for an all levels Vinyasa Flow Yoga class at Santa Cruz Yoga. It's located in the Swift Street Courtyard at 402 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060

Click on the link above or check out www.santacruzyoga.net for more information

Namaste! :)