Our Secret
Posted: January 18, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, exercise, fitness, gluten free, happiness, health, hipster, hope, kettlebell, Lance Armstrong, life, love, lululemon, marathon, meditation, motivation, natural, nature, NHL, paleo, passion, perspective, pilates, rest, running, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga, Zen 20 CommentsWe shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want-
Today we ask of you, to:
– Think of someone who may have hurt or betrayed you and begin the process of forgiving them (maybe, this could be you).
– Write down (like right now) one “thing” that has made you feel alive today.
– Call a friend, family member or loved one who may be ill or down on their luck and ask what you can do to help.
– Smile.
The Workout-
In this order: Crocodile Breathing – Dead Man Roll(s) – KB Arm Bars (ask before you do these*) – Perfect Turkish Get Ups
*If your goal is to look this movement up on The Google Machine, use a heavy weight and tear your fragile shoulders up this afternoon? Have at it.*
Notes:
Try to make a commitment today, to experiencing joy in whatever you do, forgiving after having been wronged (NHL Lockout – Lance Armstrong), sharing compassion with others … Be in awe of nature and the world around you.
Starry Eyed
Posted: January 16, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: balance, blogging, Breathing, crossfit, exercise, fitness, gluten free, happiness, harmony, health, hipster, hope, kettlebell, Lance Armstrong is a douchebag, life, love, lululemon, marathon, motivation, natural, paleo, passion, pilates, running, simplicity, Walk, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 17 CommentsSometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple-
Smiling: Evidence
“There must be a secret, hidden cleverly in today’s message?”
Maybe, the secret is accepting that our very own humane behavior towards others … Are their own reward(s), rather than an investment for an expected future return. We implore you to practice today, replacing the following thought:
“I’ll be nice to you so you’ll do something for me“ with:
“I’ll be nice to you because I feel passionately, that it’s the right thing to do and will make it more likely that you will be nice to someone else, who then may be nice to another person today.“
That’s it folks, pithy enough for you!?!
The Workout-
Did you know that Adho Mukha Svanasana is a pose of rest, harmony and balance?!?
A pose of rest, not struggle …
5-6-7–8-9-10-11-12-11-10-9-8-7-6-5
Hinge Walk Out Perfect Push Ups – Resting in Adho Mukha Svanasana between sets.
*This little program is something we practice weekly here, away from the inter-webz*
Notes:
We are starting to hone and redefine what it means in essence, to live fully, everyday. To forgive, love and do no harm. Remember, CultFit is a heuristic process and not something that IS. A tad deep today, on purpose. Be well.
Daylight
Posted: January 14, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, Breathing, crossfit, fitness, free range, friends, happiness, health, hipster, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, motivation, paleo, passion, perspective, pride, running, Walk, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga, Yoga Mats 15 CommentsDon’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend-
Link of the day: You seem pretty cool, let’s SWAP IDEAS
Change in the world is constant, just take a look a round you when you get a minute. Our bodies are constantly changing, adapting and processing new information every second of the day. Have you noticed the new produce at Trader Joe’s or the seasonal yoga mats at Lululemon? Change, from the moment you wake up in the morning until you gently fall asleep listening to your favorite podcast. Whether we notice or not, the process of changing happens all the time. What happens though when we start to pay attention to change?
There are many ways to start paying attention to change. We could practice by focusing our attention on any number of things: Leaving the TV off after work, smiling more during the day, going for a gentle walk instead of abusing your body running and our favorite(s) … Breathing and Meditation. Our breathing is never constant, no two breaths are ever the same. Don’t believe us?!? Try holding your breath in Downward Dag, for 30 seconds.
The Workout-
Yoga, Breathing and Kettlebells … Forget we mentioned Yoga. The reason being, is that we have adopted the bastardized version we see vainly displayed in many studios. Our revised list: Breathing + Kettlebells.
Let’s start with a nice flowing, gentle Walk to get into tune with our bodies before we start (breathing is paramount today).
Adho Mukha Svanasana –> Utkatasana –> Ardha Uttanasana –> 5 KB Bent Over Rows ( your palm faces the outside when picking the KB up, torso parallel to the floor, hips back, opposite hand inline with torso – parallel to floor – palm down)
Form, Flow and Grace.
Notes:
Today, let’s focus on one “thing” that is changing around us. Just one for now. Take care and remember to smile.
To Kingdom Come
Posted: January 9, 2013 Filed under: Random Workout | Tags: blogging, crossfit, doctors, exercise, fitness, free range, happiness, health, hipster, hope, injury, kettlebell, life, love, lululemon, marathon, medicine, motivation, paleo, passion, personal training, pilates, running, swings, Up, walking, whole foods, WOD, yoga 18 CommentsHappiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know-
i·at·ro·gen·ic
Of or relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment.
First do no harm.
The Workout-
Some light Tumbling a handful of Cartwheels and sprinkle in 300 Hard Style KB Swings at the end for good measure.
Notes:
A simple yet profoundly loaded message today. Feel like taking a stab at what it is?!? Be well today.
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?
CultFit 