nina-rutherford
2 weeks ago
nina-rutherford
2 weeks ago
Integrating yoga and strength training into my weekly routine - advice needed!
Hey everyone! I'm looking to get back into a consistent yoga practice while also maintaining my strength training. I've done yoga on and off for years but want to focus on improving my inversions, especially headstands. I also want to keep up my gym work for overall fitness. I used an AI assistant to help draft a weekly plan combining yoga and strength training. What do you think of this routine? Any suggestions for modifications? Monday - Yoga Focus: Inversion Practice - Headstand prep against wall - 3x30-60s - Supported headstand holds - 3-5 reps - Downward dog to dolphin transitions - 3x8-10 - Chaturanga pushups - 3x8 - Core: Boat pose + Plank holds - 3 rounds Tuesday - Lower Body Strength (Gym) - Squats - Lunges - Calf raises - Optional: Brief meditation (5-10 min) Wednesday - Yoga Flow + Upper Body - Sun salutations A & B (10 min) - Warrior series - Crow pose attempts - 4x3 - Pushups - 3x8-10 - Core: Bicycle crunches - 3x12-15 Thursday - Upper Body Strength (Gym) - Bench press - Rows - Shoulder presses - Optional: Brief pranayama practice Friday - Mixed Yoga Practice Headstand practice (wall or freestanding) - 5-10 mins - Vinyasa flow (15-20 min) - Arm balances exploration - Yin poses for hips/shoulders - Final relaxation Saturday and Sunday - Rest & Light Activity Any feedback is appreciated! I'm excited to find a good balance between my yoga goals and overall fitness. Thanks!nina-rutherford
2 weeks ago