Pre- and post-workout ritual: "I always like to roll out a mat and do a little warmup before I teach, to prepare my body & mind for whatever class I'm teaching. After class, I usually like to eat something delicious whether it's a snack or full meal, and let myself totally relax so my mind & body are off duty (even if it's just for 10 minutes).
Go-to workout: "I love to focus on stability, mobility, and longevity in my training. I do a combination of mobility and strength training about one to three times a week. I also love Pilates to integrate and organize my body, and of course yoga is my first love. I generally leave my mat rolled out in my living room and get on it whenever I feel like it, for class inspiration and for my own practice and sanity. I will also take a cycling class whenever I want to get really sweaty and have a great time."
At-home workout experience: "Before the pandemic, I didn't do much practicing or working out at home. I was much more likely to go either to a class in person or not work out. Over the course of this past year, I've developed a new love for getting on my mat and exploring my own yoga practice without being led (which I also still love). It's given me more agency over my practice in a way that I really cherish. I've also really felt how much of a mood booster it is to move and sweat to great music, and I'm much quicker to get on the bike or put a favorite playlist on and roll out my mat when I feel down or stale than I ever have been before."
Current workout goal: "I'm not a very goal-oriented person, but I'm more interested in feeling good and being able to teach and move in the ways I love for the long haul. But, I did have a goal two years ago to do pull-ups, which I did! It was a really fun thing to work on and I felt pretty badass. I think I may have lost them last year, so it would be fun to get back to that."
New workout attempt: "Boxing!"
Workout recovery: "Something that is restorative, fills up my cup so that I'm recharged, and refreshes me for upcoming workouts. I love lighting a candle and soaking in a bath with Epsom or bath salts to totally relax. Restorative yoga is also great."
