Tonight was not your average evening.
Instead of leaving work around 7:30, I was able to walk out guilt free at 6pm, just in time for yoga. I’ve taken this yoga class a few times before and absolutely love the instructor, Samantha Debicki. She is young, friendly, and like a ray of sunshine after a long stressful day.
Her class is described on the Equinox site as a more athletic class and I’d agree.
A vigorous, more athletic approach to yoga techniques characterized by flowing poses and sequences that are linked to the breath. Classes are diverse and sequencing will vary with instructor philosophy.
Tonight’s class included wall stands, crow poses, and multiple boat pose sequences.
After that class, I moved studios for a second class, Stretch and Restore for Athletes.
Using a foam roller and expert guidance, stretch and move to address imbalances, remove knots, increase blood flow, and release toxins in the muscles. The sweet dose of self-massage and myofascial release will align your spine and leave you feeling connected, relaxed, lighter and a better athlete.
This quick class was amazing as it combined some traditional foam roller moves with more complicated moves that I’ve never tried and some wonderful back work. If you live in NYC and ever have the opportunity to try this class you’ll love it! Next time I’ll try to take my iPhone so I can captures some of the moves.
By 7:15 I left Equinox happy, relaxed, and energized. I forgot how much I love evening yoga sessions.
In very unusual fashion, I came home and didn’t give into Seamless Web. Instead, I took out the cutting board, our leftover Eataly produce, and some sipped a glass of wine while cooking dinner.
Tonight’s dinner included a mixed green salad dressed with crumbled blue cheese and a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil. The main attraction included whole wheat rotini, sautéed squash, leftover chicken, and jarred sauce. Topped with a dash of garlic gold and parmesan this was delicious and filling!
I enjoyed dinner at my new blogging work station Bo set up for me this weekend.
I really want to decorate the walls now that this is going to me blogging location and my home office.
While enjoying dinner, I put together a new running playlist which includes some blasts from my middle school and high school days.
Now, I’m going to enjoy some time curled up in bed with the book that never ends, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
Question: What is your favorite workout song right now?
I’ll be back later with an update from my first personal training session post marathon. It was a surprising and eye opening session for sure! Have a great Tuesday!
