Moi Tres Jolie

You may be like me and find that going to a gym after a while gets very boring. I find doing the same thing, being in the same place & environment can really kill my motivation.
I think it's great to change things up a bit. To get out of the gym. I'm not saying that going to the gym is a bad way to exercise. I just think people need to realise it's not the only way to work out....

Relaxation. Calmness. Serenity. Yes, yoga delivers on all of these things, but the fact that yoga can also offer your muscles a kickass strength workout should not be overlooked. Yoga is such an effective strength-training workout, because it utilizes...

1.Grab props: More advanced yogis sometimes shy away from grabbing props, but there's no harm in keeping them next to your mat. Grab a block, strap, and blanket before you take your seat. You'll never know when you'll need one.
2.Be quiet before class: I'm known to chat up a storm with fellow yogis in the moments before class, but do you best to stay quiet and turn inwards. Lay on your back or sit up with your eyes close to connect with yourself and prep for class....

Poses with your leg behind your head are usually out of the question for most yogis, but this one is even more crazy because you're balancing on your hands.