Barefoot & on the Mat: Welcome JUNE 2023, and Welcome Lurkers/New Checkin Buddies!

toaster · 06-01-23, 09:19 AM

Happy June everyone! I saw that Pam posted a quote for June on Facebook, and that reminded me that we would need a new thread (last month I was late, LOL). Here's a different June quote that I found:

“June is the time for being in the world in new ways, for throwing off the cold and dark spots of life.”
~Joan D. Chittister

Welcome to regulars plus anyone lurking or brand new! If you are in the latter category, this is a long-running checkin that has had many different names. Many of us are yoga and Pilates enthusiasts, but we enjoy any workout that we can do without shoes - barre, CS/Essentrics, and yes even cardio and weight training! And of course even if you wear shoes you are welcome.

There are no "rules" for this checkin - post or lurk, list your workouts or not. Of course, we would love to "see" you, so kick off your shoes and stop by to say hello some time!

toaster · 06-01-23, 09:22 AM

I posted another new video yesterday - this one is an 11-minute clip from one of my most popular older ones, and it features 3 floor stretches for the hip flexors:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL9xkZm8yXs&t=1s

And here's the one I did prior to that in case you missed it, chair yoga for the back body:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C8BzBryf4Q&t=145s

yogapam · 06-01-23, 09:29 AM

Popping in to say hello! I hope everyone is well!

I got home from Canmore late Monday night after a fabulous fun weekend with the girls. The weather was beautiful! Tuesday morning DH and I headed down to Victoria for a little family reunion at DS1’s with some family we haven’t seen since before Covid. We head home later today. I need to get back at my workouts!

Thanks for starting us off Beth & thanks for the links! I love June, summer is almost here!

Waves to all!

Pat58 · 06-01-23, 09:56 AM

Good morning, happy Thursday! Yesterday:

~ Crab walks and sit to stands
~ Restorative yoga class
~ 4,567 steps

Beth, thanks for the June check-in! I'll have to try your hip flexor routine soon, it sounds good for after PT.

Sandra, I hope the knee brace helps and that you keep feeling better.

Nice to see you pop in Pam, you sure have been busy having fun!

Waves all around.

yogapam · 06-01-23, 08:26 PM

Todays workouts:
~SeniorShape: stability ball workout with dumbbells
~PT Pilates exercises
~YDL: Grounded & Rooted

Pat - I love crab walks, they just feel so effective.

And I had a very enjoyable week, loved every minute!

Sandra - I’m sorry to hear your knee is acting up.

Waves to all!

Paine · 06-01-23, 10:04 PM

500 Internal Server Error

I've been trying to post all day but couldn't.

Paine · 06-01-23, 10:07 PM

Margaret's Good For You (Upper selections= 32 minutes)

Paine · 06-01-23, 10:08 PM

Beth, thank you kindly for starting our June month for us!

Thanks for posting a link to your 3 floor stretches for the hip flexors!

Paine · 06-01-23, 10:08 PM

Sandra, it will be nice for you to see your library buddies on Saturday.

toaster · 06-02-23, 08:37 AM

Hi all - that server error is annoying! There's a thread on GD wondering what is happening here at VF with Wendy MIA.

I don't remember if I shared that I'm going to a yoga festival tomorrow, NYS Yogafest. I've never been, but I'm going with a few friends who went pre-pandemic. It's basically a day-long experience of yoga classes, venders, nature, etc.:
https://www.nysyogafestival.com/schedule-2023

One cool thing is that the state park where it is being held is sometimes called "the Grand Canyon of the east" - it has a larger waterfall and gorges. So, if we get tired of the yoga, we can walk around on our own. It will be a long day though!

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06-01-23, 09:19 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Barefoot & on the Mat: Welcome JUNE 2023, and Welcome Lurkers/New Checkin Buddies! Happy June everyone! I saw that Pam posted a quote for June on Facebook, and that reminded me that we would need a new thread (last month I was late, LOL). Here's a different June quote that I found: “June is the time for being in the world in new ways, for throwing off the cold and dark spots of life.” ~Joan D. Chittister Welcome to regulars plus anyone lurking or brand new! If you are in the latter category, this is a long-running checkin that has had many different names. Many of us are yoga and Pilates enthusiasts, but we enjoy any workout that we can do without shoes - barre, CS/Essentrics, and yes even cardio and weight training! And of course even if you wear shoes you are welcome. There are no "rules" for this checkin - post or lurk, list your workouts or not. Of course, we would love to "see" you, so kick off your shoes and stop by to say hello some time! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

06-01-23, 09:22 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	I posted another new video yesterday - this one is an 11-minute clip from one of my most popular older ones, and it features 3 floor stretches for the hip flexors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL9xkZm8yXs&t=1s And here's the one I did prior to that in case you missed it, chair yoga for the back body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C8BzBryf4Q&t=145s __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

06-01-23, 09:29 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Popping in to say hello! I hope everyone is well! I got home from Canmore late Monday night after a fabulous fun weekend with the girls. The weather was beautiful! Tuesday morning DH and I headed down to Victoria for a little family reunion at DS1’s with some family we haven’t seen since before Covid. We head home later today. I need to get back at my workouts! Thanks for starting us off Beth & thanks for the links! I love June, summer is almost here! Waves to all! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

06-01-23, 09:56 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Good morning, happy Thursday! Yesterday: ~ Crab walks and sit to stands ~ Restorative yoga class ~ 4,567 steps Beth, thanks for the June check-in! I'll have to try your hip flexor routine soon, it sounds good for after PT. Sandra, I hope the knee brace helps and that you keep feeling better. Nice to see you pop in Pam, you sure have been busy having fun! Waves all around.

06-01-23, 08:26 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Todays workouts: ~SeniorShape: stability ball workout with dumbbells ~PT Pilates exercises ~YDL: Grounded & Rooted Pat - I love crab walks, they just feel so effective. And I had a very enjoyable week, loved every minute! Sandra - I’m sorry to hear your knee is acting up. Waves to all! __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

06-01-23, 10:04 PM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	500 Internal Server Error I've been trying to post all day but couldn't.

06-01-23, 10:07 PM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Margaret's Good For You (Upper selections= 32 minutes)

06-01-23, 10:08 PM
Paine VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010	Beth, thank you kindly for starting our June month for us! Thanks for posting a link to your 3 floor stretches for the hip flexors!

06-02-23, 08:37 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Hi all - that server error is annoying! There's a thread on GD wondering what is happening here at VF with Wendy MIA. I don't remember if I shared that I'm going to a yoga festival tomorrow, NYS Yogafest. I've never been, but I'm going with a few friends who went pre-pandemic. It's basically a day-long experience of yoga classes, venders, nature, etc.: https://www.nysyogafestival.com/schedule-2023 One cool thing is that the state park where it is being held is sometimes called "the Grand Canyon of the east" - it has a larger waterfall and gorges. So, if we get tired of the yoga, we can walk around on our own. It will be a long day though! __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.