After my stair run in Creve Coeur earlier this afternoon, I decided to do some yoga as my cooldown stretch in the rough sand. Was able to get to and hold Sirsasana II (Tripod Headstand) for about 15 seconds or so. While I was holding the pose, I had the feeling similar to landing a skateboard trick I was working on for a couple months or so. Was also able to hit Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow/Wheel) a few weeks ago and have been working to improve it. Also improving upon my triangle pose (Trikonasana).
I wonder how many years it will take to be able to touch my hands behind my back (Gomukhasana/Cow Face)?
I wonder how many years it will take me to get to a safe full lotus (Padmasana)?
I feel like by the time I get my black bet in jiujitsu, I should be able to get into these postures.
#UgetwhatUputin
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Sunday, March 3, 2019
"KAIZEN" Steps in the right direction
About this time last year: I won my first and only Fortnite Battle Royale game the same day I accepted a new job at HGS.
Work Update:
Earlier last week, I accepted a promotion to a more excel & data focused role. Although it is for the same company, it is located at a nicer building with free lunch catering 3 times a week with some kegs and free snacks. They have a gym in the adjacent building but I haven't been got a chance to check it out yet. A good plan is to get there an hour early to workout at the gym before workAlthough I lose my work-from-home day (which enabled me to train @10 and do laundry/chores in the afternoon), I am gaining free lunches, an extra 5K a year, and was able to negotiate an extra 5 days of vacation time. This is also good for my resume as it will document "continuous improvement" that companies look for.
Jiujitsu Update:
Last month I was able to get down 149 lbs for a tournament and had a couple of great matches. I received my first strip on my blue belt, but still a lot of things to work on. It's somewhat paradoxical that preparing for a tournament will get you in the healthiest shape of your life just to risk all those gains by redlining the body for a few matches in a tournament. I have a tournament in Austin,TX in late April & another tournament two weeks later in May. Both are EBI rules so the prep is going be the same for both. I am experimenting with a pescaterian diet in order to be at a healthy 143 lbs.
I went to HQ to train yesterday and was able to get some good training and advice from from Todd Fox. I plan on going to HQ on Saturdays more often.
http://www.toddafox.com/home.html
Yoga Update:
I was searching for a podcast in order to improve my physical yoga practice but ended finding the philosophy of Vedanta. Since I am familiar and enjoy the spoken works of Alan Watts and Dandapani, these Vedanta podcast makes a lot of sense to me and have furthered my interest these philosophical inquiries about life, god, the universe, and everything.
My physical practice of yoga is more consistent. I did about 20 days of yoga in January and currently practicing 4-5 times a week at the studio. I have enjoyed the benefits of being more relaxed, improved posture, and improved flexibility. It's "my jam" and invested $800 for unlimited training for the rest of the year. Next year, I plan on taking the teacher training course to learn how to program a flow and hopefully get the privilege of helping/teaching someone. If anything, learning more about yoga is in itself a good enough benefit.
Reflections & Intentions:
Thank god for the lessons that I learned from jiujitsu. It has taught me patience and to embrace/enjoy what most people incorrectly define as the "grind". It has showed me that as long as you are consistent with your practice, you will improve in time. It has also taught me not to be overwhelmed/daunted the length of time it takes to gain proficiency. A conversation with a friend from the gym, Eric, re-enforced that after spending years training BJJ it has put a new perspective on how to approach learning a new art/concept/skill.
I will use the Japanese word "kaizen", oftenly used in business/logistics, to replace the negative connotation associated with it.
When derived: Kai = Change & Zen = Good/Better.
"Embrace the Kaizen!"
My intention is to set up my weekday schedule as such:
Wake up around 5:30 AM
Arrive at the gym around 6AM
Start work around 7PM
Lunch/Gym around noon
Leave work by 4PM
Yoga/MMA/Open mat @ 430PM
Sleep around 11PM.
Work Update:
Earlier last week, I accepted a promotion to a more excel & data focused role. Although it is for the same company, it is located at a nicer building with free lunch catering 3 times a week with some kegs and free snacks. They have a gym in the adjacent building but I haven't been got a chance to check it out yet. A good plan is to get there an hour early to workout at the gym before workAlthough I lose my work-from-home day (which enabled me to train @10 and do laundry/chores in the afternoon), I am gaining free lunches, an extra 5K a year, and was able to negotiate an extra 5 days of vacation time. This is also good for my resume as it will document "continuous improvement" that companies look for.
Jiujitsu Update:
Last month I was able to get down 149 lbs for a tournament and had a couple of great matches. I received my first strip on my blue belt, but still a lot of things to work on. It's somewhat paradoxical that preparing for a tournament will get you in the healthiest shape of your life just to risk all those gains by redlining the body for a few matches in a tournament. I have a tournament in Austin,TX in late April & another tournament two weeks later in May. Both are EBI rules so the prep is going be the same for both. I am experimenting with a pescaterian diet in order to be at a healthy 143 lbs.
I went to HQ to train yesterday and was able to get some good training and advice from from Todd Fox. I plan on going to HQ on Saturdays more often.
http://www.toddafox.com/home.html
Yoga Update:
I was searching for a podcast in order to improve my physical yoga practice but ended finding the philosophy of Vedanta. Since I am familiar and enjoy the spoken works of Alan Watts and Dandapani, these Vedanta podcast makes a lot of sense to me and have furthered my interest these philosophical inquiries about life, god, the universe, and everything.
My physical practice of yoga is more consistent. I did about 20 days of yoga in January and currently practicing 4-5 times a week at the studio. I have enjoyed the benefits of being more relaxed, improved posture, and improved flexibility. It's "my jam" and invested $800 for unlimited training for the rest of the year. Next year, I plan on taking the teacher training course to learn how to program a flow and hopefully get the privilege of helping/teaching someone. If anything, learning more about yoga is in itself a good enough benefit.
Reflections & Intentions:
Thank god for the lessons that I learned from jiujitsu. It has taught me patience and to embrace/enjoy what most people incorrectly define as the "grind". It has showed me that as long as you are consistent with your practice, you will improve in time. It has also taught me not to be overwhelmed/daunted the length of time it takes to gain proficiency. A conversation with a friend from the gym, Eric, re-enforced that after spending years training BJJ it has put a new perspective on how to approach learning a new art/concept/skill.
I will use the Japanese word "kaizen", oftenly used in business/logistics, to replace the negative connotation associated with it.
When derived: Kai = Change & Zen = Good/Better.
"Embrace the Kaizen!"
My intention is to set up my weekday schedule as such:
Wake up around 5:30 AM
Arrive at the gym around 6AM
Start work around 7PM
Lunch/Gym around noon
Leave work by 4PM
Yoga/MMA/Open mat @ 430PM
Sleep around 11PM.
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