{"id":311,"date":"2023-10-23T11:05:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/12yogamalibu.com\/?p=311"},"modified":"2023-10-23T08:03:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T13:03:28","slug":"valerie-cody-author-yoga-teacher-nutritionist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/12yogaredondo.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/23\/valerie-cody-author-yoga-teacher-nutritionist\/","title":{"rendered":"Valerie Cody \u2014 author, yoga teacher, nutritionist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yoga is a holistic experience for many \u2014 mind, body, spirit \u2014 but did one element or another first draw you to the practice? That is, were you seeking to settle your mind? Have greater physical flexibility? Explore your true, spiritual nature?<\/p>\n

I was drawn to the physicality of yoga<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"How about now: does yoga feed your mind or your body or your spirit more, or are those elements more in balance than when you started?<\/p>\n

hot yoga is my favorite way to bring out the leanest version of my physique \u2014 I also feel a greater connection to my inner rhythm<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How long have you been practicing yoga?<\/p>\n

since 2014<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

How frequently do you practice yoga?<\/p>\n

I do my own at-home flow daily, and I try to attend studio classes 3 times per week<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

What are the benefits of classes at a studio vs practicing yoga at home?<\/p>\n

the therapeutic benefits of yoga are more present during an at-home practice \u2014 the physical benefits are more present during an in-studio class<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you have a preferred yoga style?<\/p>\n

Vinyasa<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

When you were starting out, what came easiest and what was more challenging?<\/p>\n

at first, the most challenging aspect was quieting my mind \u2014 the postures came easier for me<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What have been the greatest benefits of yoga for you?<\/p>\n

for me, a consistent yoga practice brings wonderful peace of mind and increased flexibility \u2014 both of which contribute to greater performance during strength-training workouts too<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Do you regularly do other forms of exercise?<\/p>\n

yes, I lift weights 5 days per week \u2014 I also swim and take walks for leisure purposes<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You have a choice between a yoga class (1) outdoors on a beautiful day, overlooking the ocean, or (2) in a well-designed, very comfortable minimalist indoor space. Which do you pick?<\/p>\n

a class overlooking the ocean would be beautiful!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Outside of a yoga session, do you ever just strike a pose and stretch? If so, which pose and where?<\/p>\n

yes! \u2014 all the time \u2014 for some reason, I always feel like doing half-moon pose while I\u2019m getting ready in the morning<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

If I gave you an expenses-paid yoga retreat, where would you go?<\/p>\n

the Amalfi Coast<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014interview \u00a9 Marshal Zeringue<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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