THE OYF BLOG
Yoga for Athletes
Yoga for Athletes As a professional athlete, the body has to be very well maintained. It is a valuable instrument and if it is not cared for, performance can take a hit. No matter what sport you play, strength, endurance, and flexibility are all important aspects and...
More Effective Workouts
There are several ways that you can make your classes more effective and work for you. Keeping up the energy to work hard and see results happens when you have an action plan and self discipline, which is what we last talked about. We also talked about how it can be...
Self Discipline
Self-discipline is a life skill for the successful. It is having the power to stay focused and not giving into distractions. Finding a goal and sticking to it until it is a reality, or using self-discipline to maintain success or a particular lifestyle. Having...
Energy
Keeping a regular fitness routine can be a challenge. It isn’t usually due to the fact that we just don’t want to go, its find the energy and the motivation to go. With all that we do in our daily life and often in high stress environments, it is tempting to just kick...
Finding Stillness
Being at peace by finding stillness. This is related to mindful meditation. We are busy people, always on the go. A lot of people are more physically active, which is great the we are becoming more health conscious. Lots of people work multiple jobs now. Then add the...
Focusing your mind on one thought.
Focusing your mind on one thought. There is a myth that meditation only when the mind is empty of thought. This is not true, one form of meditation is focused meditation or mindfulness. Focusing on one simple thought during meditation can have the same benefits as an...
Power of Breathing
We take approximately 23,040 breaths per day but we should pay more attention to how we breathe. The power of our breath goes far beyond what many would think. Yes, without breathing we would not live. Our bodies don’t function without it, so if we improve the quality...
Grounding Yourself
It is no surprise we live in a very stimulated world. While this is an exciting time, it is important to balance things out by centering your energy and getting grounded again. Grounding yourself means to turn inward and be present in the moment. We spend so much time...
The Purpose of Meditation
The brain is a complex master piece, and even with all the magnificent scientific breakthroughs, the mind is still a big mystery. We know that our thought can manifest our realty and can have huge effects on your physical bodies. With all our technology and busy fast...