Shape Shifter Yoga
It is crucial for a figure skater to be fluid, graceful, and strong; my experience with Kris Fondran continues to help me attain these qualities.
In 2008, Indian researchers discovered that regular yoga practice of at least one year increases insulin sensitivity.
The weight bearing poses of yoga are the perfect way to work on those key body parts. Studies show yoga can even help you stay SLIM But beyond simply sculpting your muscles and giving you a nicer shape, there’s solid evidence that regular yoga practice can even help you lose weight or avoid weight gain.
That’s why you’ll always feel drawn to your yoga sessions. And that’s why you’ll never be able to stick to a stretching plan. Science-based yoga is leaps and bounds better than commercial classes… Before I get myself in trouble, I have to admit that there ARE some great yoga teachers out there.
One of the ways yoga may affect weight loss is through something called “insulin sensitivity.” Insulin is your body’s “storage” hormone — shuttling energy and nutrients from your blood into your cells.
In 2005, researchers from Seattle found that overweight people who practice yoga tend to lose weight. "Those practicing yoga who were overweight to start with lost about 5 pounds during the same time period those not practicing yoga gained 14 pounds," says Kristal the head researcher.
They won’t make you chant “omm” or try to find your chakras. That doesn’t mean they don’t respect the spiritual side of yoga, though. Kris openly discusses the emotional and spiritual benefits she’s enjoyed through her practice. But that’s not what she teaches. Rather, it’s a side effect. And it’s not the only one... Goodbye flat butt...! — the RIGHT Yoga even makes you LOOK better Ever heard of the “yoga butt”? No, I’m not making that up.
Ouch! And the impact of every footfall is equal to three to four times your bodyweight. No wonder your knees, hips and low back start complaining! But it’s not running that causes these problems.
Kris made “yoga class” inviting, fun, and enjoyable and I would strongly recommend her class for the competitive athlete or the exercise enthusiast.” Keep running for LIFE — and how Kris improved HER running Although she no longer runs competitively, Kris still enjoys a good jog.
Losing weight won’t do it. It’s the form of the muscle under your skin that gives you your “look.” And good yoga is a fantastic way to redesign your body and shape your muscles.
But they’re few and far between. The problem with yoga in the Western world — the yoga you see in most commercial gyms — is that something’s been “lost in translation.” In other words, most of the yoga you’ll find in your neighborhood has been seriously watered down.
Was there anything you happily spent hours practicing? For me it was basketball. Even though I’m only 5”6’, I had dreams of being a basketball star! And I spent so many hours mastering my game each and every day — well, except in the frosty Canadian winter of course.
I reached my goal to improve my flexibility; however, I learned that the key to better results is maintaining and uniting a healthy mind and body.
By carefully reshaping these areas, you’ll get closer to the “golden ratio” that gives you a universal visual appeal that’s hardwired into our human psyche.
For most of that time, I spent HOURS perfecting my skiing each and every day. Nowadays, I’m getting TWICE the results on the slopes for HALF the effort. I’m retired from the ski industry. I ski less than I ever have — sometimes only a couple hours a week. But my performance hasn’t gotten worse. In fact, I’m skiing better than ever. And I give all the credit to Kris for introducing me to her style of yoga. The poses keep me limber. That means I’m able to react and recover from unexpected situations on the slopes. And my yoga practice gives me a better feel for the “spacial orientation” of my body. This is critical in skiing, and it allows me to find my FLOW quickly and easily. Competitive Figure Skater Turns To Kris To Boost Performance Natascia Zullo, Competitive Figure Skater, College Student, Cleveland, OH “A few summers ago I chose to incorporate yoga into my training in order to maximize my flexibility.
I’d get home from school and head out to the court. I’d come back for a quick supper and go out again until it was too dark to see. And I never got tired of it. Why? I got such a rush out of improving my skills. Every day I’d get a bit better at my jump shot. Or I’d improve my hook shot a bit. Or my dribbling would improve. I could FEEL it happening. I didn’t enjoy the wind sprints or the long jogs our basketball coach subjected us to — there’s no skill in that.