New Discovery: Yoga Download Shoulder Opener

 

Happy Tuesday!

Unfortunately, today was the second Tuesday in a row that work has kept me from my favorite class at Equinox.

IMG_2599 (640x478) But, unlike the past, I didn’t let a stressful day keep me from my yoga dreams.

IMG_2597 (640x478) I came home, rolled out my pink yoga mat, lit my favorite new candle, and searched iTunes for some yoga videos.

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Luckily, I found that Yoga Download has a free podcast which means I can enjoy 20 minute guided workouts for free! Each podcast also features an easy to print yoga pose guide. Just search Yoga Download on iTunes for over 40 free podcasts!

IMG_2601 (640x478) After a long day at the office and sitting in front of the computer, I chose the Yoga Download: Shoulder Opener #1  podcast.

It was the perfect mix of relaxing poses like the above and challenging plank and thread the needles poses.

image I can’t say enough wonderful things about these wonderful 20 minute sessions. They are free, easy to follow, can be done in the comfort of your own home, and leave me feeling relaxed and ready to conquer a homemade dinner!

Tonight’s dinner was another healthy and easy dinner inspired by Theodora’s pasta bowls: whole wheat pasta+vegetables+protein. In less than 15 minutes we whipped up a delicious dinner that was a nice change from our usual takeout or chicken and vegetables.

IMG_2596 (640x478) Tonight’s mix included spinach with garlic, white wheat rottini pasta, chicken meatballs, and vegetable primavera.

What is your favorite easy dinner combination?

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12 Comments

  1. Olga @ Healthing It June 15, 2011 / 2:11 am

    I do love those yoga podcasts! They have one for runners, which is a great way to really get that stretching in after a long run.

    My fave easy dinner combo is a tuna melt or a grilled cheese. Some veggies as a side make a great meal.

  2. Mac June 15, 2011 / 2:50 am

    Thanks for the tip on yoga downloads, currently downloading and can’t wait to try them out!

  3. Mary June 15, 2011 / 2:53 am

    I LOVE yoga download! Try their yoga for runners podcast. It’s pretty epic 🙂

    • healthyh June 16, 2011 / 12:51 am

      Ooh I did their yoga for runners on Monday Mary! I LOVED it!!

  4. Jane @ Broccolini & Cheese June 15, 2011 / 1:06 pm

    This is awesome to know about! I travel a lot for work so this is perfect for yoga on the go!

    • healthyh June 16, 2011 / 12:51 am

      Jane, this is exactly what I thought when I saw that it was on iTunes! Hotel room yoga here I come!!

  5. Kelly Franks June 15, 2011 / 3:34 pm

    Your pasta bowl looks YUMMY! You should post the recipe!

    • healthyh June 16, 2011 / 12:51 am

      Kelly, I’ll try and get better about that!

    • healthyh June 16, 2011 / 12:50 am

      Thanks Jocelyn! I’m glad to see you’re blogging more these days!

  6. Tara June 15, 2011 / 9:42 pm

    Definitely check out Dave Farmar yoga podcasts. They are on itunes, free, and 60-90 minutes long. And they are HARD!

    • healthyh June 16, 2011 / 12:50 am

      Thanks Tara for the suggestion! I didn’t realize he had podcasts too!

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