In yoga, the key to staying youthful is a flexible spine.
— Mandy Ingber
If you don't do yoga, it doesn't mean that you can't have a sense of detachment, which means not attaching yourself to your thoughts or your emotions.
I am obsessed with the Mylkman. His fresh, handmade Almond Mylk is nondairy and the best I have ever had. It tastes like dessert.
Kind Bars are my lifesaver. They are so convenient for my on-the-go lifestyle and are delicious!
I have found that most meal plans will work, simply because it causes us to become more aware as we eat.
Iyengar yoga, hatha yoga, vinyasa flow - I love them all! My go-to is vinyasa, but I really love a mix of the purist forms and the fun stuff.
Yoga has given me more compassion for my imperfections.
My father first brought yoga into my life when I was 7. He began yoga, meditation, and diet to help with his back injuries incurred from being really athletic. Once he healed, he began to use yoga to take his body to a new level.
Yoga can benefit you no matter what mood you find yourself in.
Speaking positively about our bodies is as essential as the physical activity we engage in.
To be honest, I have never had a 9-5 job where I worked for someone else.
Your body requires hydration to digest your food, to regulate your hormones, and to be able to think clearly.
I schedule 'me' time because, just like everyone else, I need to unwind. I try to remember to take it easy and breathe.
I love nuts. A handful of almonds, cashews, or walnuts will get me through a couple of hours.
Each organ is related to an emotion, and the lungs are related to grief. When you clear your lungs, you eliminate grief and sadness.
Body image has a lot to do with where you're coming from personally.
I don't do long juice cleanses because, for me, it messes up my metabolism, and I actually gain weight.
Coming up with a simple statement like 'I choose health' is a good beginning.
Especially when you have a lot going on, you must find a way to unplug and focus on yourself.
I think the combo of spin and yoga is a yin and yang thing. It's very important to have balance. I like to bring energy to yoga, and spinning gets you very connected to your core.
Yoga is a part of who I am. It has given me a permanent relationship. A relationship between my body, my mind, and my emotions.
Staying present in a high-pressure situation where you have so much coming at you is gold.
Having the body you want begins with loving the body you have.
I wish I had a great singing voice.
I liked school. I was creative and artistic and fit into most groups.
Even your favorite celebrities go through tough periods and have heartbreak. They must empower themselves with healthy choices, as do you!
I love to take a walk to get myself present and to wind my mind down.
You can totally have a great little yoga routine in 20 minutes: 10 sun salutations and five or six standing poses and five minutes of stretching.
It's no secret that I've worked with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Beckinsale and Helen Hunt. These women have more than just incredible physiques - they have an inner strength, grace ,and comfort in their own skin, no matter what life serves up.
Sometimes moving your body can bring you into a better place mentally and emotionally.
It's important to eat healthy fats to regulate hunger.
One thing that those who are in shape have in common is that we are restricting. When eating, we are choosing what we put in our bodies. This arrests unconscious eating.
My father was really into yoga, and back then, it seemed like we were really the only ones who knew about yoga. It amazes me now... just what a movement yoga has become and what an industry it's become.
I started teaching spinning early when it was first happening in the '90s. I love the mind-body connection of spinning.
I am under no illusion that yoga is the solution to all issues! That's why I am a very open-minded yogi.
Yoga will uplift you if you are feeling sluggish or down, relax you if you feel high-strung, and soften your edges if you are feeling angry.
Our mental state fuels our emotions, and our bodies reflect those emotions.
I am not a five-year-plan type. I tend to put one foot in front of the other and to allow things to unfold.
Consider yourself your own kid. Take care of yourself the way you would your own child. You wouldn't wait until your child was crying to take care of him/her.
I know from experience that one of the first things to drop off during great transitions, such as dealing with grief or loss, is taking care of our bodies.
I love a good, old-fashioned sliced apple sprinkled with salt and cinnamon, and sometimes cayenne, to enhance the flavor and give it a kick.
