January 4, 2009

Warm Up

35 minutes of Yoga

Work Out, Tabata Cycle 8 rounds, 20 seconds of work, 10 seconds of rest

25# Kettelbell swings/ 25# Diagonal Plate Raises
7.5# Clubbell, Mills/Swipes/Casts
115# Bent over Rows/Air Squats
25# Kettelbell high pulls, clean and press

4:10 pm

40 minutes of Yoga

One of the interesting aspects of Yoga is the issue of symmetry. It is painfully obvious the difference between my left and right sides, probably front and back as well, but, I've not noticed that quite as much. Yoga is more dynamic than static stretching, however, I think that dynamic flexibility while incredibly valuable and something I will continue, is so active that it is easier to hide ones assymmetry. Too, the whole matter of paying attention to ones breathing, rather than just huffing and puffing in order to keep up, is really valuable. It kinda falls between seated meditation and walking meditation -- for those of us too hyper to sit and not skilled enough to walk and breath without chasing the chickens.