Tag Archives: yoga

Again and again.

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Kym Zest

I am working on a new skill. I feel deeply out of my element. I often coach people to learn new skills such as swimming, or strength training, and now yoga. I tell people it’s ok if it feels unnatural, awkward, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged athletics, challenge, goals, kymsfavorite, learning, meditation, Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, new skills, yoga | Leave a comment

Finding My Yoga

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Kym Zest

I can be a tense person. I have been told my energy vibrates on a higher frequency. Some would say I’m high-strung. I move a lot. This can be good for my athletic career, but it means I can’t stop fidgeting. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, finding balance, fitness, Yin Yoga, yoga, yoga study, yoga teacher training | 8 Comments

Yoga brain cramp

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Kym Zest

Ommmmmm I am one. I am at peace. I am balanced. Phppbbbbth. Yeah right. I am increasingly cross-eyed in the process of studying these ancient systems and traditions of peace and balance. In mid September I stared a 230 hour, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged learning, RYT-200, yoga, yoga center of minneapolis, yoga study | 3 Comments

Happy Biker, Awkward Yogi

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Kym Zest

I don’t hate biking anymore. It’s strange to be missing a feeling I had come to terms with always having. I accepted a vague sense of dread or outright terror as part of biking just like helmets and U-locks. At … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, biking, Briohny Smyth, challenge, inspiration, yoga | 3 Comments

Kitten Solution

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Kym Zest

Deeply in need of silliness. I have a tendency towards seriousness. Sometimes it drives me nuts. Which you’d think would be funny but it doesn’t feel that way. Two weeks ago I started the 230 hour yoga study (aka teacher … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Uncategorized | Tagged anniversary, kitten, pets, yoga, yoga study | 4 Comments

Injury and inspiration

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Kym Zest

I was sore, then I was stupid. Wednesday morning I woke up incredibly stiff. All day at work I kept moving. I took a yoga class, I stretched, I foam rolled, still sneezing hurt. My body was saying “good job … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged athletics, fitness, inspiration, kettlebell, movement, running, videos, yoga | 2 Comments