Hi everyone, I'm Nina and I'm struggling with a lot right now. I've overcome a difficult past, but lately I feel like I'm backsliding. My husband has been so supportive, but now he's working out of town and I'm scared of pushing him away. I'm dealing with negative self-talk, comparing myself to others, and feeling like I'm not good enough. I recently got a new job which I'm excited but terrified about. I'm working long hours, missing my husband, and just feeling overwhelmed by everything. The sabotaging thoughts are relentless. I know I've made progress, but right now I feel lost and don't know myself. I'm trying to take care of myself and my marriage, but it's a struggle. Has anyone else dealt with similar feelings? Any advice for getting through this difficult time would be so appreciated. Thanks for listening.
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!