Slow, Hot and Sweaty
Posted: February 15, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, exercise, family, fitness, free range, friendship, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, intensity, jogging, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, natural, paleo, passion, perspective, pilates, relationships, running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 35 CommentsThere is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate-
We witness this far too often, individuals who seek happiness outside themselves. They search endlessly for someone or something to fill the void they feel they have within themselves. Some fill this void with Facetube and Youbook. Others fill it with friends at the gym or an evening walk with a loved one (top tip gents). Being comfortable as your own best friend, truly matters the most.
We all know what tomorrow brings …
Master the relationship that matters the most in your life: The relationship with our own self. By doing so we can then gradually build strong and healthy relationships with others close to us, in a healthy manner one of understanding and awareness. Without taking the time to build a solid relationship? It really is only a matter of time before they fall apart.
Our signature Happy Hips Warmup followed by: Ardha Uttanasana then gently walk out to a solid High Push Up Plank Pose, breathe and flow back into a Downward Dag … Chill here for a moment and then carry on.
Stillness, Awareness and Comfort. Find your breath and count backwards from 300 … Gather up your “things“, we’re going for a Walk.
Starting on Monday new posts will magically appear at: CultFit.org There is no need to be alarmed, or worried. The very same hijinks that happen here daily … You get the point. There are many reasons for the move and rest assured: I will tediously beat you up side the noggin with all the mind numbing details. Take care this weekend!
Be Easy on Me
Posted: February 12, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: Awareness, blogging, Comfort, crossfit, exercise, family, fitness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, intensity, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, meditation, motivation, natural, Now, paleo, passion, pilates, running, Spirituality, Stillness, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 9 CommentsWe can only evolve so far sitting still in comfort-
Take a gentle moment to close your eyes and observe the thoughts that arise within your mind. You don’t have to share what popped up although chances are, your mind either brought up something from the past or moved into the future. More times than not, this mental commentary is a constant distraction that keeps us from focusing on the here and now.
As we begin to slow down in this hectic world, our mind quiets down and begins the slow process of focusing on one thing: Now. In the present moment there are no marathons in two weeks, parent teacher conference in two days, fear of failure, or anxiety prior to showing up to the big event. These “things” are the direct result of our mind endlessly sliding from the past into the future.
When we settle into stillness and embrace the life in front of us right now, our fears and worries dissolve.
The Workout-
A simple Walk, nothing more.
Notes:
The greatest gift of stillness comes when we’re able to maintain this present moment. Just something to ponder whilst taking a self-shoot of yourself, in the bathroom, after blasting your abs at the gym …
Humble Me
Posted: January 25, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, exercise, family, fitness, fun, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, joy, kettlebell, life, Lifestyle, Local, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, passion, philosophy, pilates, pride, running, trail running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 8 CommentsNot what we have but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance-
What in the world does the terrible little word, epiphenomenon have to do with fitness, yoga pants, health and our spiritual well-being? Depends on who you ask, and seeing that you found epiphenomenon here, let us explain a little bit more.
Our conscious mind is but an epiphenomenon of the physical brain (last time we checked), and with timely, appropriate and stimulating mental exercises (reading this blog is not one of them) the brain can be enhanced, empowered and enlightened …
Imagine if you will, that we are sitting peacefully in a lovely garden (maybe The Garden of Epicurus?) enjoying some vino, a baguette and a fine section of Brie from the local stinky cheese monger. Friends, enjoying each others company and happiness. We could change the setting, sipping VitaCoCo after a group run. Discussing class as we wipe the sweat from our mats. In each of these events, we are filled with utter happiness. Allow the struggles of your day to melt away … Let happiness be your primary reason to do anything you like. The smile on your face? How did it get there in the first place?!?
The Workout-
5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14–15–14-13-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5
Perfect Hard Style KB Swings
Notes:
Not too long ago we were contacted by our Dear Friend, Tina (who just so happens to be a wonderful blogger) about an award. Recognition is great although it truly is the simple thought of others that moves us. Below are a just a few of the amazing people you will meet during your stay here:
This is just a small sample of some of the truly inspiring readers we have here at CultFit, just like yourself. We are truly humbled by all of you, be well this weekend and please take care.
Artificial White
Posted: January 15, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, England, exercise, family, fitness, freshly pressed, friends, happiness, health, hipster, His Dark Side, hope, kettlebell, life, Loss, love, lululemon, marathon, meditation, motivation, natural, NHL, passion, pilates, running, snow, trail running, walking, weather, whole foods, WOD 17 CommentsLove is the absence of judgment-
Do you Need to do __________ or do you Love to do __________?
To be fully free is to live in blissful happiness, daily. Full freedom creates the space for every happy experience to creep in. The punishment (<— Key Word) that we can subject ourselves to, is the withholding of our unconditional love.
Unconditional love never withdraws itself, this is what loving fully means. One does not have to practice what one is … Just be yourself. Love learns over time to let go. Have you ever thought about how much energy and effort it takes to hold a grudge, to be angry at a friend or loved one?
What we call Need is often confused with Love. Need holds on, Need has a firm grasp on so many of us. There is a rather clever way to tell the difference between Need and Love: Love let’s go, Love sets your mind free and places your heart at ease. Need on the other hand, never let’s go.
Let go of your expectations, for today, let go of the requirements, the so-called “rules” and regulations that you would otherwise impose on yourself and others …
The Workout-
A Walk in fresh snow, listen to your breathing, the sound of surrendering snow under foot. Watch your breath as you walk long … Walking Meditation, Bliss.
Notes:
Remember: Choices are not restrictions. Nurture, Love or Punishment?!? Bundle up and be well.
Got Me Wrong
Posted: January 8, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, Children, crossfit, exercise, family, fitness, free range, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, kettlebell, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, paleo, passion, pilates, running, sense, walking, whole foods, WOD 24 CommentsHappiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony-
What did you love to do the most as a child? Shove crayons up your nose? Draw pretty pictures with said crayons? Maybe you enjoyed playing a musical instrument or was it reenacting a great story you just finished reading? For many of us, it was exploring the wonders of the world by simply being outside, like immersed in nature. Poison ivy and all. What if we shared a secret with you? Only if you promise not to share it with anyone else … You can find greater energy and inspiration today by reconnecting with what you enjoyed the most as a child: Sign up for an art class at a local college or community center, volunteer to give musical lessons to today’s generation. Or, our favorite: Leave your shoes at home and head out the door for an early morning walk before the world awakens around you.
The Workout-
Balance Beam Work, Dead Man Rolls, Inversion(s) and a very light and flowing Ashtanga Yoga Series = शांति
Notes:
By reconnecting with our long-lost gifts we can reclaim our “sense” < — Hint from yesterday … Our true passion in life.
What are some of your gifts (seriously peeps: let ’em fly and chime in) and how do you plan on utilizing them today?
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