For the beginner yogis. For the mobility novices. A simple flow just for you. Place 2 blocks outside of the ankles if you're unable to straighten the front leg with hands on the floor. Namaste🙏🏾🧘🏾‍♀️. Check my blog for additional tips. 🔗 In bio. . . . . . . . #yoga #fitspo #blackyogis #yogaforathletes #yogaeverydamnday #yogisofcolor #yogisofinstagram #namaste #fitover40 #fitspiration #melanin #womenshealth #womensfitness #mobility #representationmatters #healthyliving #yogiswholift (at Equinox Dumbo) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzszK-BjC6-/?igshid=1ly1w7s0m0n3f

*Not my title! This article was published in The New York Times opinion section @nytopinion. I found it irritating, upsetting and harmful to our industry. . The fitness industry, my industry, which lies under the umbrella of wellness, is undergoing a legitimization of sorts. Those of us who live it, work in and study about it often have to validate our opinions and be able to backup or claims. However, social media is filled with fake information peddlers, who some of you call influencers, who spread misinformation through well edited videos and photoshopped images. We are also being fed pseudo facts written by authors not qualified to be printed in reputable tabloids. . . To say the least, I found it upsetting to read and that it could do more harm than good, especially to those who may take this seriously because they may not know better. So, I wrote a rebuttal, "The Diet industry is NOT the Wellness Industry." The @nytimes didn't bite. So, I printed/posted/published it on my own. For context to my anger, I guess you should read the original article but I don't want to give the author any more hits. Check my blog at ILiftHeavyIDoYoga.com. Link 🔗 in bio. . Vet where you get your information. Our wellbeings should not be guided by fables. . . . #fitspo #nytimes #yoga #blackyogis #wellness #healthyliving #fitness #myopinion #nytwell #representationmatters #health #namaste #blog #blogger (at Clinton Hill, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/BznimzCjZhc/?igshid=1gyq43vj04v8v

This #selfie is #poweredbypride ! Happy Pride Month Fam!🏳️‍🌈 @equinox . . . #fitspo #fitness #worldpride #representationmatters #fitover40 #lgbtqadjacent #fitspiration #pride #lovewins #loveislove #PrideMonth #committosomething #Equinox #equinoxmademedoit (at Equinox High Line) https://www.instagram.com/iliftheavyidoyoga/p/By-fm32DUVc/?igshid=1n6sj9bunlbdq

My blog "Yoga for Better Athletic Performance" is live! Part 1: Shoulder and chest opening, sagittal plane. Arms in flexion. 📹: Wall puppy. For the full article with the complete list of poses with descriptions, check my blog at ILiftHeavyIDoYoga.com . . I didn't come to yoga bendy, I'm still not. But I am more flexible and more mobile and I feel it when I lift. Hold, breathe, repeat. This stretch has also increased my spinal mobility. Yoga for athletes or anyone looking to for simple yoga stretches. 🔗 In bio. Follow @iliftheavyidoyoga on Instagram and Facebook @greatist @shape @fpmovement . . . #yoga #fitspo #blackyogis #yogisofcolor #yogisofinstagram #namaste #fitover40 #yogaeverydamnday #yogateacher #yogaforathletes #representationmatters #melanin #mobility #flexibility #athleticconditioning #athleticyoga #healthyliving #fitness #yogaforbetterathleticperformance (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6NrsbAubu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uyj19utv66dc

Uttanasana into plank walkouts. Simple way to add some mobility training to your life. 1. Find a hallway. 2. Do the thing I showed you in the video. 3. Repeat. Form details, the benefits and strategies in my blog, I lift heavy I do yoga. Link in bio. NyreesBodies.com . . . . #fitspo #fitness #yoga #bodyweighttraining #core #Stretching #strengthandconditioning #blackfitness #blackyogis #yogisofcolor #mobility #flexibility #melanin #yogisofinstagram #fitover40 #representationmatters #aloyoga #lululemon #namaste #blogger #healthyliving (at Equinox 53rd Street)

I'm live! This right here is some scary sh*t, but sometimes that's the only way to motivate for newness. I offer some of myself to you with the hope of helping to keep you moving forward on your journey, whatever that may be. Link in bio. . ILiftHeavyIDoYoga.com . . #namaste #yoga #fitspo #yogaeverydamnday #yogalife #blackyogis #yogisofcolor #yogisofinstagram #fitover40 #fitspiration #melanin #womenshealth #womensfitness #blackfitness #representationmatters #fitness #healthyliving #blogger #LetsGo

#flexfriday Core conditioning plus yoga wheel. Slow and steady ILiftHeavyIDoYoga.tumblr.com . #fitspo #fitness #yoga #bodyweighttraining #core #yogawheel #balance #plank #yogisofcolor #blackyogagirls #blackfitness #stability #blackyogis #strengthandconditioning #yogisofinstagram #namaste #melanin #representationmatters #fitover40

Black girl. Blonde do. Red lips💋. No filter. Just me. #yoga #yogalove #blackyogis #tattoos #blackwittats #fitspo #fitmom #monday #nofilter #justme (at Somewhere In Brooklyn)

Kettlebell complexes are the best when you have zero time to workout but you gonna workout anyway. 4 exercises, 5 reps, 5 sets 20kg. ILiftHeavyIDoYoga.tumblr.com ************************************ #fitspo #fitlife #fitfam #fitness #fitchick #healthyliving #yoga #blackyogis #strengthandconditioning #kettlebells #fitspiration #workout #committosomething (at Equinox 53rd Street)

#NowPlaying December cycling by Nyreesbodies Nyree M Brown

Took these $180 Adidas UltraBoosts for a test run today. For a non runner who doesn't want to know she has feet as she's putting in mileage, these shoes were worth every dollar! So comfortable with a nice amount of cushioning for that heel strike. Hey Adidas! Feel free to use my non professional fitness self to test out what ever equipment you like😉. Got lots of training to do! #fitspo #fitlife #running #runhappy #adidas #ultraboost #healthyliving #goals #2017

Heading out at 6am for my first run in over a year on the coldest morning this season getting ready for this half marathon in March. I most certainly look the part, don't I? #fitspo #fitlife #yoga #yogalove #2017 #goals #running #healthyliving #babyitscoldoutside (at Somewhere In Brooklyn)

It's hard living as a spiritual gangster on the daily but today I'll settle for the hat. 🕉️ #namaste #yoga #spiritualgangster #yogalife #blackyogis #fitspo #hamsa #redgoldandgreen #headcase #headgear #yogaeverydamnday

It's been a bit stressful and depressing lately, so maintaining a routine involving my yoga practice has kept me centered and focused. On those days when I didn't want to leave the house or workout, sticking to my daily regimen helped me push through. Because of that, my practice has shown significant signs of improvement. Being able to lift my back leg higher in Eka Pada Koundinyasana or holding steady and strong in Bakasana, the repetition of practice is seen, more importantly felt. This is why I practice #yoga. Mind and body integration to move beyond the bullsh*t. IliftheavyIdoyoga.tumblr.com 🙏🏿🕉 **************************** #namaste #yogaeverydamnday #blackyogi #fitspo #fitfam #bakasana #ekapadakoundinyasana #yogalove #yogalife #girlswithmuscle #blackyogasuperstars (at Equinox Highline)

Had to #repost. Too many talkers and not enough walkers. . . #fitspo #blackyogi #fitfam #goals #yoga #truth