How to Combine Yoga and Weight Lifting for a Unique Workout Regimen

There are many different reasons why athletes and health enthusiasts from around the world have added yoga to their workout routines. In addition to improving your strength and flexibility, yoga can also have a positive impact on your mental and emotional health. These few tips will help you incorporate yoga into your workout regimen so that you can enjoy the countless benefits of this ancient practice.
Set Realistic Goals
Those who want to get the most out of their training regimen need to set goals that are both challenging and realistic. Before adopting any type of training into your exercise program, you should spend some time thinking about what you would like to accomplish in the coming weeks and months. Your goals might include improved flexibility for your favorite sport or better core strength so that you can beat your personal weight training records. Writing your goals down will improve your chances of success and give you motivation when you need it the most.
Create a Long-Term Routine
Choosing which workout you are going to do just before you start training isn’t a very efficient system. After creating a long-term routine, it won’t be as easy to skip a workout when you are feeling tired or unmotivated. An effective workout regimen will stagger various exercise in order to give your muscles enough time to recover. Most experts agree that you also need to schedule one full day of rest every seven to 10 days. On your day of rest, you should nothing more than light stretching or a relaxing walk.
Get Help from the Pros
Even though yoga is considered to be low-impact, you still need to learn specific poses and combinations of movements. Taking a yoga class at a local gym or fitness center is a great way to learn the basics of yoga in a safe and comfortable environment. As you master the basics, your teacher will be able to show you advanced movements to solidify your core, strengthen your stabilizer muscles, and improve your flexibility.
Don’t Ignore Your Nutrition
Your caloric needs will continue to change as you try out new exercises and get closer to your fitness goals. If you don’t have the option of hiring a licensed dietitian, then you might want to speak with a trainer about your dietary needs. Sticking to the right combination of fats, protein, and carbohydrates will boost your energy levels and give you enough strength to make it through all of your workouts.
Changing up your exercise routine can be challenging, but the only way to get results is to constantly push your limits. In addition to yoga and weight training, you might also want to consider adding a few cardiovascular workouts such as hiking, swimming, or riding a bicycle.

What are YogaPaws?
YogaPaws gloves and socks are made out of an ergonomic design that keeps the webbing of the hands and feet happy while you exercise. The thick pads encourage correct posture and technique while providing all the comfort and support that Yogi desires. Finger and toe cutouts allow you to take full control of your positioning, while fitted palm and feet coverage boosts your balance and helps evenly distribute your weight while in movement. The gear makes exercising both indoors and outdoors feel effortless and natural - just like it should.
Why YogaPaws?
YogaPaws allow you to practice yoga anytime, anywhere, without the use of a mat. They’re convenient to pack lightly, and have many different uses, too. Check out other ways yogis are using their gloves and socks here! Plus, it’s not just for women – there are men’s sizes and options available, too.
Where can YogaPaws be purchased?
Online, at several different retailers, including their website and Amazon, YogaOutlet.com and more.

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Interview: Jamie Getwiller, CEO/inventor
YogaPaws is a mother/daughter adventure which started in 2001 and officially in launched in 2003. Gail (mother) and Jamie (daughter) Getzwiller share a love for travel and yoga which lead to a natural development of the YogaPaws. Since then, they have embarked on a journey of love and working dedication to produce the best “paws” possible. Yoga Paws have been a product and company that cares about spreading the love and allowing all the yogi's around the world to enjoy as non-slip practice, anytime, anywhere.
Pricing: Full sets begin at $35.00 and in a variety of sizes, ranging from petite, wide and regular.
Finding Your Center: 4 Pointers to Aligning Your Energies

When you’re trying to improve your health and achieve a greater balance in your life, it’s easy to overlook your energy. After all, it’s something that doesn’t get discussed as often as diet or exercise. There’s a tendency for people to focus on the physical side of life even when they would benefit by taking better care of their mind and their energy. The good news is that it takes just a few simple practices to get your energy aligned and have a sense of peace, no matter how stressful your life may be. Here are four ways to align your energy.
Visualization
Never discount the power of your imagination. Your thoughts often become your reality, and that’s what makes visualization such a useful tool. Visualization is a common practice among people who need to perform in high-pressure situations, such as elite athletes.
To use visualization to your advantage, you simply need to clear your mind of other thoughts and envision yourself achieving something you want. It’s important that you paint a vivid picture in your mind of yourself doing this. When you focus completely on a goal and see yourself accomplishing it, that helps you keep track of what’s important in your life.
Meditation
It’s easier than ever to get overwhelmed and feel like you have a million different things running through your head. You probably spend your day receiving emails, text messages, phone calls and emails, and perhaps your to-do list is a mile long. When you feel like you’re being pulled in different directions it can leave you unbalanced and out of sync.
Meditation is the perfect practice to help you stay in the present moment instead of getting stuck in past or future worries. Although there are different types of meditations you can do, the easiest option is to just spend time clearing your head. Focus on yourself breathing in and out, and if any thoughts come to mind, let them go. Meditating is particularly useful in periods of considerable stress. It can also help to look into learning the chakra chart so you can focus your energies on the areas that need it most.
Self-Reflection
One of the reasons you may get out of alignment is because you’ve fallen into a routine. It’s easy to feel like something’s missing when you’re following the same basic pattern every day of going to work, relaxing at home and repeating ad nauseam. Self-reflection can help you fix that.
This practice is exactly what it sounds like—you’re reflecting on your life, and this can mean that you look back on your life or that you look forward to the future, or both. One good way to self-reflect is to write down some of the things you’re grateful for in life. You should also write what you would like to accomplish moving forward, as goals can keep you on the right track.
Affirmation
An affirmation is a positive phrase to tell yourself as encouragement. As simple as it sounds, positive self-talk can be very useful in building and maintaining a positive mindset. For an affirmation to be effective, it needs to be something that’s meaningful to you.
For example, let’s say that your goal this year is to make exercise a regular part of your life. Your affirmation for that could be “I love working out,” and you would tell yourself this before and during a workout. You don’t need to say it out loud, although you can if you want to. As you say this to yourself, it reinforces a love for exercise inside of you.
All it takes is a little focus and determination to better align your energy. Give the practices above a try, and you may find that your life is mo
New Book Praised by John Mackey, CEO of Whole Foods Market, Explores Intrinsic Connection Between Personal Well-Being and Leadership Abilities, Offers Approach Inspired by Techniques From Traditional Practice of Yoga
Wellesley, MA - When we think about the qualities of an ideal leader, words like “decisive,” “charismatic,” “visionary”, and “resilient” may come to mind.
Yet we don’t always consider how to maintain qualities like these. And by focusing on words and labels alone, the deeper responsibility of being a leader—in fact the very essence of the word ‘leader’ itself— becomes distorted, argues yoga teacher and financial services professional Tarra Mitchell in her new book, The Yoga of Leadership: A Practical Guide to Health, Happiness, and Inspiring Total Team Engagement (December 12, 2017). Often, the word ‘leadership’ is correlated simply with holding a position of power.
In a more apt definition, leaders performing at an optimal level are awake, aware, and inspiring, Mitchell writes. They are resilient, have control of their mind and senses and can see life at a deeper level—thus inspiring their teams to strive for and reach their highest possible level of work. They also do their personal best to serve as positive examples—including by taking care of their physical health, cultivating mental strength and resilience, and operating with principle and purpose.
To help leaders achieve and maintain qualities essential to leadership success while fostering team engagement, Mitchell has designed a novel approach to leadership growth and development. Leveraging time-honored techniques from the traditional practice of yoga, The Yoga of Leadership explains how, by taking care of their holistic well-being, leaders are better able to:
- control emotions and manage stress,
- focus and concentrate,
- strengthen relationships, connection, and engagement,
- think more clearly and decisively, and
- make life-enhancing choices that improve overall well-being.
The book offers practical tools for connecting with each of the five interlocking dimensions, or layers, of holistic well-being according to yoga philosophy: physical, energy, mind, knowledge, and bliss.
“Connecting with each of the five layers enables leaders to show up at work happy, healthy, and vibrant, leading a team that loves working for them—and works with enthusiasm as a result. Leaders with great habits of health and well-being have the ability to penetrate the entire organization with an influence that is highly scalable. As you take care of yourself, you take care of your team,” Mitchell says.
Specific topics The Yoga of Leadership explores include:
- A balanced approach to taking care of physical health, leading to vitality, stamina, and resilience.
- The five mental obstacles to growth according to yoga philosophy and how to overcome them.
- Ways to develop equanimity in work and in life.
- How to cultivate discernment and an open mind by moving from reaction to response.
- Learning to lead through principle and fostering a principled workplace environment.
- Discovering how to operate with more self-awareness and emotional control.
“Personal well-being is not only principle centric, but also a leading indicator of success at work and in life. When the rubber meets the road and we have to perform as leaders, it all needs to be in check,” Mitchell says.
Praise for The Yoga of Leadership
“The Yoga of Leadership is an informative and thought-provoking complement to books on leadership. Oriented toward individual transformation, Tarra Mitchell shares a morally deep and timely message empowering leaders to raise consciousness through what she calls holistic wellbeing. With the integrity of an insider, she intelligently weaves together the elements necessary to become inspiring leaders in today's fast-paced work environment and offers a convincing case leveraging ancient wisdom, science, and stories. This book has profound implications for how we manage our days, weeks, teams, and organizations.”
—John Mackey, Co-Founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market, Co-Author, Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business
“In our 30 years of working with clients on personal finance, we at Edelman Financial know that personal finance is more personal than finance. There is a necessary human element in all business endeavors. Tarra and I share the same language. The Yoga of Leadership teaches us how to tap into our inner self so we can be the best leader and person we can be. Brava, Tarra!
—Jean Edelman, Co-Founder, Edelman Financial Services, and Author, The Other Side of Money
“The Yoga of Leadership is a deep and meaningful resource with real world applicability. Tarra Mitchell brings the ancient wisdom of yoga into leadership in a way that will easily resonate. Tarra committed to me many years back that she would bring yoga to the business world in some way and here it is!”
—Rolf Gates, Teacher and Author, Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Meditations on Intention and Being: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness and Compassion.
About the author
Tarra Mitchell, author of The Yoga of Leadership, is integrating her distinctive background in business and yoga to contribute to the great conversation around leadership and consciousness. The Yoga of Leadership demonstrates how personal wellbeing is not only principle centric but also a leading indicator of success at work and in life. With an MBA in International Finance and German, her keen ability to connect with people led to an investment career directing billion-dollar fundraising events and developing relationships around the world. Tarra has practiced yoga for over twenty years and has studied extensively with master yoga teachers and private mentors.
Title: The Yoga of Leadership: A Practical Guide to Health, Happiness, and Inspiring Total Team Engagement
Author: Tarra Mitchell
Paperback: 318 pages
Publisher: TarraYoga LLC
Release Date: December 12th, 2017
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0999508210
ISBN-13: 978-0999508213
Price: $16.99
WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page Unveils "DDPY Rebuild" For Those 55 Plus & Limited Mobility
Diamond Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer and 3 time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, is probably the last person you'd expect to develop a fitness program you can do in a bed or a chair, but that's exactly what he's done.
DDP is in the process of releasing a new variation of the DDPY program catered toward those age 55+ and those with physical limitations. Dubbed "DDPY Rebuild," the new program starts with individuals lying down in a bed and strategically stretching, flexing, and engaging muscle to get moving again. The series progresses with individuals building their way up to doing workouts sitting in a chair, and eventually end with standing up and using the chair for stability.
DDP, currently 61 years young, wanted to help others who were older or with extreme limited mobility not just live, but learn to thrive. He was inspired by disabled veteran, Arthur Boorman, who's incredible DDPY transformation has received worldwide attention. When Boorman started DDPY, he was unable to walk without the assistance of canes, but was able to modify the traditional DDPY workouts to use a chair for assistance.
Arthur / Disabled Veteran
"After seeing the incredible success that older adults were having with the original DDPY program, I saw a need for workouts that were accessible to people who struggled with balance, stability, and movement," says Page. "This program is the perfect gift for parents, grandparents, and even great grandparents who want to rebuild themselves!"
DDPY Rebuild will be released exclusively on the DDP YOGA store and the DDP YOGA Now app in early December. Learn more about DDPY Rebuild at
ddpyoga.com/rebuild
About DDP YOGA:
DDP YOGA (referred to as DDPY) is a revolutionary approach to fitness that combines the best of yoga positions, sports rehab therapy, old school calisthenics and dynamic resistance to give you a complete workout that requires no running, no jumping, and no lifting. Because of its minimal-joint impact, DDPY is a fitness system that literally anyone at any age, weight, or ability level can do!
What really sets DDPY apart from other fitness programs is that it's accessible to people who have not worked out a day in their life or who are unable to do traditional exercise. The highly-modifiable workouts allow people to work at their own pace to lengthen and strengthen ligaments, muscles, and tendons. By combining the workouts with the DDPY Nutrition Plan, thousands have been able to lose weight, build strength, and decrease pain.
DDPY has been featured on shows like Shark Tank, The Doctors, and Good Morning America. It was also highlighted in the critically acclaimed documentary, The Resurrection of Jake 'The Snake', which shows Jake Robert's journey from addict to Hall of Famer thanks to DDP's encouragement and support.
About Diamond Dallas Page:
A star collegiate basketball player, Diamond Dallas Page (
https://www.diamonddallaspage.com), entered the nightclub business in the 1970s, becoming one of South Florida's top club owners & promoters. He began training to become an in-ring performer at the age of 35, the oldest rookie in Pro Wrestling history. "DDP" captivated audiences around the world with matches alongside greats like Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, Ric Flair, Randy "Macho Man" Savage & the N.W.O. before being inducted to the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2017. He stars in the upcoming Adi Shankar series, Gods & Secrets and is currently a guest star on Mario Van Peebles new show on SYFY, Superstition.
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At Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, yoga is elevated to an extraordinary level- via helicopter

TORONTO, ON. and TOFINO, BC., (June 15, 2016) – In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21st as the International Day of Yoga to bring the world together in a 5,000-year-old physical, mental and spiritual practice. Since its inception, millions across the globe have united on the Summer Solstice to get their Om on. Nowhere else on the planet is yoga taken to a more elevated level of solitude than at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, a luxury tented resort outpost, located in the UNESCO-designated Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve Area provides three breathtaking options for guests seeking the ultimate yoga retreat, on Tuesday June 21 and every day during its five-month, May through September season. During each extraordinary experience, guests travel by helicopter to remote nature and serenity to find sacred solitude, including above the clouds to the 4,500-foot Ursus mountain top, on a private island beach, alongside whales and marine life or in an old-growth forest so ancient, the land vibrates with the healing energy of the ages.
Guests are assigned their private vinyasa (flow yoga) instructor and served a locally-sourced five-star spa lunch or wine-paired dinner, complete white linen service in the splendor of each setting.
Four-hour half-day morning or evening sun excursions allow for more than just yoga and include time to explore, take photos, wildlife watch, and dine. Rates start at $775 per person CAD half-day, $1,550 per person full-day, minimum three persons.
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About Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
Clayoquot Wilderness Resort is a remote, refined, remarkable Relais & Chateaux property located in Clayoquot Sound, near Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, accessible only by floatplane, helicopter or boat. The resort was fashioned after turn-of-the-century great camps and luxury safaris - celebrating an era when the privileged and adventurous travelled in and with extraordinary luxury, comfort, and service - no matter how remote.
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LOLË WHITE TOURTM MAKES HISTORY WITH CENTRAL PARK EVENT UNITING CLOSE TO 10,000 YOGIS

New York Stop Comes After Memorable Kick-Off at Paris’s Eiffel Tower and Sessions in Montreal and Toronto
September 3, 2015, NEW YORK – Yesterday, the 2015 Lolë White TourTM reaches the apex of its lineup with a spectacular outdoor class uniting close to 10,000 yoga-lovers in the heart of New York City. This once in a lifetime session in beautiful and historic Central Park is the penultimate stop in this year’s series of unforgettable events around the world organized by women’s activewear and lifestyle brand Lolë and presented by FIJI Water.
This inspiring group of thousands of participants, dressed all in white as a symbol of peace, gathered to experience a unique evening of pure serenity against the backdrop of one of the world’s most recognized locales. From 4:30pm to 10pm, Central Park’s breathtaking Great Lawn was home to this singular yoga event led by three of the world’s most influential and beloved instructors – Elena Brower, Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee – and set to the strains of live music from artists Ingrid Michaelson and special guest Donna De Lory.
“This unprecedented gathering of yoga lovers here in one of the world’s greatest parks, all practicing together in nature, created a flow of communal energy that was breathtaking and magical,” said Bernard Mariette, President and CEO of Coalision, which owns Lolë. “I had the feeling of being a part of a family of 10,000 people all sharing the same sense of peace and gratitude.”
This New York session is a highlight of the brand’s 2015 season, representing the Tour’s largest event and coming on the heels of the opening of the Lolë Atelier New York in the famous SoHo shopping district. Each of the five events on this year’s Tour is a transformative and invigorating experience for body and soul, guided by world-class yoga instructors and set to live music performed by international artists. Having begun with an extraordinary kick-off session under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, continuing onto the brand’s hometown of Montreal and then Toronto, and now landing in New York, the Tour will culminate with a more intimate yet equally momentous session on the iconic Santa Monica Pier later this fall.
“From Paris to New York and beyond, the global scope of the Tour – which this year brings together over 25,000 yoga enthusiasts in cities worldwide – reflects the energy of Lolë’s exhilarating international expansion,” added Bernard Mariette. “Next year’s event in Cambodia will bring our message to a truly universal stage, affirming our dedication to the boundary-erasing power of yoga, meditation, and inner peace.”
The annual Lolë White Tour was launched in 2012 with the goal of building a global wellness movement. Since then, Lolë has united over 50,000 yoga lovers around the world, bringing top yoga talent together with local communities to practice in inspiring, emotionally uplifting locations. The Tour has become renowned in the wellness space for promoting personal connections, community involvement, and the opportunity to experience the exceptional – and will continue doing so with an highly anticipated Cambodia event in 2016, the Tour’s first ever visit to Asia.
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About Lolë:
Lolë nurtures the body and mind with fun, feminine, and beautifully designed activewear that’s stylish enough to transition instantly from the studio to the street. Designed for today’s active urban woman, Lolë collections truly reflect a modern lifestyle, and turns consumption into investment by offering long-lasting, versatile clothing with real value. Lolë stands for Live Out Loud Everyday.
Lole - All White Tour Toronto
Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Lole all white tour. I have to say this was a very well run event. I am not a yogi but I definitely enjoyed all of the flow. The two instructors who lead it were amazing. Thank you for inviting me Lole. Not only did I get an invite but Lole dressed me for the event in their line. The event was all white and Ive never actually wore a pair of all white pants. I was a bit hesitant but the pants fit great, felt great and best of all were not see through! Lucky for the 2000 people behind me in attendance wouldn't you say?
I arrived bit early to check out the show case of Lole's new line, network and take in the entire experience. The Feel Good Guru provided healthy snacks and pressed juices. All were very yummy. Ive tried her juice cleanse before and absolutely loved it (for those of you interested in a juice cleanse).
Oikos also provided greek yogurt and were a sponsor of the event. In our gift bag full of wonderful goodies they had a knife, spoon and fork set and a picnic napkin for us. After our practice they gave us all a vegan lunch to eat on our mat while local talented musicians played for us. Fiji provided the water. It was relaxing and peaceful.
Lole not only gave us a gift bag full of amazing products, gift cards and picnic accessories but they also let us take home the mat that we used! What an awesome take home!
Thanks again for inviting me Lole. It was an experience that I won't ever forget.
Check out my photos below of the experience! Don't you wish that you were there!

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THOUSANDS OF YOGIS UNITE AT TORONTO’S FORT YORK FOR THE LOLË WHITE TOUR
Tour’s Spectacular 3rd Stop After Two Incredible Events at the Eiffel Tower in Paris and Montreal’s Old PortTo download the BRoll and photos from the event, click here
August 22, 2015—Today the Lolë White Tour visited Toronto’s stunning Fort York for a spectacular outdoor yoga session, one in a series of unforgettable events around the world organized by women’s activewear and lifestyle brand Lolë.
A group of nearly 2,000 yoga-lovers, dressed all in white as a symbol of peace, united to experience a morning of pure serenity against the backdrop of historic Fort York in downtown Toronto. From 8 am to 2 pm, this breathtaking location hosted a special yoga class led by world-renowned instructors Grace Dubery & Lisa Messina, set to the strains of live music from artists Dan Mangan and AroarA. Participants basked in the sunshine, empowered by nature and invigorated by the company of like-minded wellness enthusiasts.
Toronto is the third stop in this year’s Tour, which kicked off in June with an extraordinary Paris session joining together 1,500 yogis under the Eiffel Tower, before stopping in Montreal for a mesmerizing 6,500-person event at the city’s Old Port. Next, the Tour will continue on to its largest event, a 10,000-person class in New York’s Central Park, before concluding in Los Angeles. Each event is a transformative and invigorating experience for body and soul, guided by world-class yoga instructors and set to live music performed by international artists. In addition to Dan Mangan & AroarA in Toronto, the Tour’s live soundtrack will feature Ingrid Michaelson & special guest Donna De Lory in New York and Odd Us in Los Angeles.
“From Paris and Montreal to Toronto and beyond, the global scope of the Tour – which this year brings together over 25,000 yoga enthusiasts in cities worldwide – is an exciting reflection of our brand’s international expansion,” said Bernard Mariette, President and CEO of Coalision, which owns Lolë. “It all sets the stage for next year’s event in Cambodia – our first major session in Asia – which will convey the Lolë message of the benefits of yoga, meditation, and inner peace on a truly universal stage.”
“When so many yoga lovers gather together to practice with live musical accompaniment, the flow of communal energy is just incredible,” said Isabelle Mille, VP Entertainment of Lolë. “This year, our Tour really celebrates this boundary-erasing power of yoga and embodies Lolë’s mission to get people moving, connecting and feeling good inside out.”
The annual Lolë White Tour was launched in 2012 with the goal of building a global wellness movement. By the end of this year’s edition, the Tour will have united close to 50,000 yoga lovers around the world, bringing top yoga talent together with local communities to practice in inspiring, emotionally uplifting locations. The Tour has become renowned in the wellness space for promoting personal connections, community involvement, and the opportunity to experience the exceptional.
To download the BRoll and photos from the event, click here.
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About Lolë:
Lolë nurtures the body and mind with fun, feminine, and beautifully designed activewear that’s stylish enough to transition instantly from the studio to the street. Designed for today’s active urban woman, Lolë collections truly reflect a modern lifestyle, and turns consumption into investment by offering long-lasting, versatile clothing with real value. Lolë stands for Live Out Loud Everyday.
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