Namaste

I'm taking the day off from writing about swimming to talk about Yoga, a.k.a. my new obsession. My college swim coach made my teammates and I take a few classes for cross-training purposes in college but it never really stuck. I didn't feel like I was getting a work out and I didn't see the advantages of it. Then, a couple of years ago when I started to come up to Boston to visit Erik I started going to the Baptiste Power Yoga studio in Cambridge. It is AMAZING. Baron Baptiste has created a fantastic program that practices hot (90+ degrees) power vinyasa yoga that leaves you feeling cleansed and totally new after each class. Now I can not only touch my toes (without bending my knees) but I can put my palms under my feet! This is huge coming from a girl who always failed the flexibility test in gym class. Since moving to Boston, I've switched to the Brookline Baptiste Yoga Studio and try to go at least once a week. It's not only given me improved flexibility but has forced me to focus on my inner self and has taught me how to create a calm peace of mind. I'm thinking this will come in very handle on mile 10 of the Swim Around Key West (SAKW from here on out). It's a perfect compliment to any training program and I highly recommend it. Even Dara Torres practices power vinyasa yoga (See picture above, the average inside pool air temp is at least 80 degrees. Perfect power yoga conditions.). If you'd like to learn more about Baron Baptiste, click here.

Thanks for reading!