KD yoga and movement

Deadlifts make everything better. Do you deadlift? If you don’t, are you even exercising? Get on my list for more information about strength training, mobility and getting stronger as we age. ... Music: Darbu Musician: Sapajou Site: https://soundcloud.com/sapajoube/darbu-free-copyright-music

Happy Birthday to this guy. My sweet son. I used to dress him up and take pictures of him when he was a baby -like the first picture. He had wrangler jeans and shoes on. He is kind, one of the most empathetic people I know, has amazing taste in music is and super smart about things I don’t understand.

This stretch in yoga is called ardha Hanumanasana, a fact I remembered without hesitation when I wrote this. Sometimes people ask how I remember Sanskrit names of poses and partly the precision of that was part of my early training in yoga and part of it is the stories that came with it. The story of Hanuman is one of my favorites. Stories are so potent to us humans, it is how we make sense of the world. Things don’t happen for a reason, they happen because they can and we m...ake meaning out of it with our stories. Anyway, I started this post as a way to show a little variety in what it is sometimes called a runners stretch in fitness. The caption then took a turn. Jackson Roberts

A one minute plank hold is not the most interesting exercise I have ever posted, but it is one way to build the core strength needed to swing a kettlebell for example. I’m excited to say my first strength 101 course has sold out, but if you want to know when the next one starts- get on my monthly list! Link in bio or on my website. #strongover50 #planksfordays #womenandstrengthtraining #athomestrengthtraining

Happy 20th birthday to this amazing, smart, very special girl. I love you Katy bug!

I read about this idea of reaching in Todd Hargrove’s book Playing with Movement . He says The body coordinates itself best when attention is directed to some external goal in the environment. I like teaching task based movements sometimes rather than trying to ‘activate’ muscles or spend all the time doing specific mobility drills. Nothing wrong with either approach but it’s fun to imagine reaching under the bed to get an earring you dropped or reaching into the back seat of the car to grab your purse or reaching your foot out in front of you to step on a stone to cross the creek. If you want to try one of my classes, we start the new month soon and many people just try one or two before they sign up. Email me or message me and I can help you out!

Hey! wanna join me for April classes? check it out here https://www.kathydodd.com/april-zoomclasses/

I am always team #cardib and this is so good. When we walk around holding in our stomachs, it is not helpful or strengthening. In my zoom class today we worked on a healthier version of core strength and I got an email request to film a short version of the exercises we did. I’m happy to oblige so it will go out in the next move of the week email. Get on the list to get the 10 minute version of the core class we did today!... Link in bio or on my website kathydodd.com

Happy Spring! #agirlandherdog Thanks for the walk and the @oxyyc!

#tbt How it started (the first year post divorce) I bought a photo session for me and my kids ( and of course our dog bond) to say hey, we are a family here! The last photo is a joke- but honestly- life feels pretty fucking full, with room to grow of course.

I have the most talented and cool friends. Seriously! painters, video and filmmakers, photographers, writers and musicians. One the of the most talented is Anne Loree. Love you Anne! ... #yyctalent #february #alberta #number3bus See more

Here is a little mashup of some cool ways to use a yoga blanket. There are about a million more though! What are your favorites? #yogaprops #homexercises #propsyouhaveathome #yogablanket ... Music: Entertainment Musician: Alexander Nakarada Site: https://filmmusic.io/song/4761-entertainment License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

An oldie but a goodie. Spending time on the floor can yield both flexibility and strength. I have made a space in my house that I can feel comfortable getting on the floor and moving around anytime. I have an interlocking foam mat that is about 125 cms by 235 cms (4x8’) that is really much better than a yoga mat (for me). If I’m sitting in a chair to long, I can transition easily to the floor for awhile without moving furniture. I know I’m privileged to have the space, but re...-thinking all that furniture is something many of us could do. Now we are home more, make your space movement friendly. Do you need that extra chair for company right now? Thanks for reminding me about this old video @relishindelight . Miss you. #furnitureisoverrated #floorplay #getupgetdown #hipmobility #hipflexibility #anklemobility #ankleflexibility #kneehealth #kneeflexion

Tuesday vibes hip and shoulder flow We did this one in class Monday. It is not to late to join me this month- just go to my website kathydodd.com the link to join is on the homepage All Vows Maya Beiser ... #floorplay #floorflow #windupwinddown See more

These are some emails I got from a friend who tried my classes online. She used to be a real gym person and works very hard at everything she does. She has been diagnosed with severe osteoarthritis. I know my classes are very different than regular yoga classes and can seem pretty strange at first! ... What I do in my regular zoom classes is provide a lot of variety and I tailor the practices to the movements I see folks lose as they age. I am 57 and I get what is difficult for older people in a way I don’t think younger teachers really understand. The goal is to keep you functioning like a human should, without aches and pains. And also to keep things fun! Join my move of the week list to get a taste of all the weirdness!

Want to recover from a slip on the ice this winter? Try this move from James Brown. Thanks to a student sending me a video of James Brown dropping to the splits and back up for this idea. Music: Da Funk Musician: Not The King.... #blanketslides #jamesbrown #balance #winterwalks #hardestworkingmaninshowbiz

We don’t stop playing because we get old. We get old because we stop playing George Bernard Shaw #mondaymood #playtime #balancetraining #pilatesball #fitnessfun #fitover50 #fitover50club #balanceoverbusy Music: Night out... Musician: LiQWYD See more

2020 - How it started and how it’s going. Any questions? Love, peace and good health to you in 2021. #byebye2020 #myyear #remembertolovelife

Moving forward into 2021 like... #respectyourself #yougotthis Get on my monthly list for news about what is coming for the new year. Link in bio or on my website kathydodd.com

Last day to get the free 3 day get moving reset. Swipe to see the dates. If you are NOT on my list, sign up with link in bio or on my website kathydodd.com #agebetter #feelbetter #zoomclasses #getmoving #beginneryoga #womenover50 #womenover60 #yogaforover50s #yogaforover60s