I am so excited to announce a wonderful change that is happening over in our Wellness space. We are re-vamping our yoga program, and we are doing so as a response to what we have seen works best for you, the Solcana athlete. First, I want to announce the addition of the Head Yogi position, filled by the wonderful Liv Anderson. Liv brings us a delightful...
A MILE IN HER SHOES By: Lauren Anderson When I was in junior high, we had to run the mile twice a year. It was always an awful day. It was done outside, around this make-shift track and field course and a pond that was usually off-limits, save for the occasional science-class-goose-poop-specimen-collection. I don't think I need to remind you all that I was the kid that...
Hey everybody! We're going to be offering a wonderful Acro Yoga seminar on Saturday April 2nd at 11:00 for a 90 minute seminar taught by the uber talented Jude Ortiz!! It will take place in the Solcana CrossFit space! Take a look at his experienced bio here! Take a look at the description below to see if this is for you! AcroYoga combines elements of yoga, acrobatics, and...
SIT-UP AND TAKE NOTICE By: Lauren Anderson Years ago when I was going through a huge breakup with a boyfriend, I experienced what could only be described as a major “transition” period. I read books, took classes, got life-coaching. The whole cliché she-bang. And in between my more proactive maneuvering, I would eat entire buckets of fried chicken and drink entire buckets of whiskey. Which inevitably led to...
The Butterfly and the Bee By Coach Hannah After spending so many hours on the gym floor, I have learned a thing or two about how people approach fitness and wellness. One of the things I have noticed is that athletes tend to fall into two particular patterns and sets of behaviors in the gym. I call these behaviors the bee and the butterfly approach. The idea...
What's Your Pattern? Loading By Coach Hannah Welcome back to What's Your Pattern? Where you learn about movement and how to make your body work for you. Today's topic: loading. Anytime you move your body, you are loading a set of muscles to help you activate that motion. If you curl your palm toward your face, you are loading your bicep to help you complete that movement. Your loading...
What's Your Pattern? Pelvic Alignment By Coach Hannah Welcome to What's Your Pattern? - the game show where you find out how your body patterns and alignment are affecting your movement. Know your patterns and you will better understand your strengths and weaknesses. Today's topic: pelvic alignment. I get a lot of complaints from athletes about low back and hip pain, sometimes movement based and sometimes just a...
