Feel Powerful in Your Body

You don't stop moving because you grow old. You grow old because you stop moving.

— Unknown

Hey Team,

I knew muscle mass would decline as I approached 40. But I wasn't prepared for what actually happened.

It was like my muscles started melting. Especially my thighs and my butt.

For a minute, I was happy about it. But my body was quickly getting softer, squishy-er, and weaker. I had to face the music...

Decreasing muscle mass is a natural phenomenon. AND you can do something about it.

And something doesn't have to include the gym or a trainer. It could be an Asana Strong practice.

Get a feel for how we blend yoga and strength training in this 25 minute practice for the Lower Body. It's smart, strong, and sustainable. There's core work, hamstring strengthening, squats and lunges done with resistance bands and weights.

📺 Watch here on YouTube: Yoga Meets Strength: Lower Body
✨ Get it (ad-free!) in the App: Lower Body Strength

May your practice keep you moving,
Alison

PS: Thursday's podcast is the science behind this; why muscle loss happens after 40, the impact on your health (metabolism and more!), plus what you can do to minimize it.

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