Here’s a Yoga Double Feature from my favorite YouTube Yogi and fellow Brooklynite, Sadie Nardini.  I did a bunch of HIIT and high impact training last week, so I thought all-yoga workout would do my body good.  These two practices are great by themselves and even better, in my opinion, when done back to back.  A perfect way to start your day.

Sadie’s Badass 30 Minute Energy Yoga Flow

20 Minute Fat Burning Yoga Workout

Follow that great yoga practice with an eye-opening apple ginger smoothie.

(Makes 2 Smoothies)

1 Sliced Apple

1 Cup Carrots

1/2 Cup Sliced Cucumber

1 Inch Piece of Ginger

1 Cup Orange Juice

1 Cup Water

Food Key

– Apples: potassium, vitamin C and pectin (helps control cholesterol and blood sugar)

– Carrots: vitamins A & B6, folic acid and magnesium

– Cucumber: vitamins K, C ,B1 & B5, copper, potassium, magnesium & biotin

– Ginger: stimulates digestion, combats flatulence (NICE!) and is effective against colds

– Orange Juice: vitamins C  & B6, potassium, folic acid, calcium and thiamine

Mondays generally suck, but they suck a little less if you get your body right to start the day.  This is one of my favorite yoga practices from Sadie Nardini.  She’s pretty awesome, and this 30 minute morning routine really helps me wake up and stretch all those places that need it most before I start the weekly grind again.  Enjoy.

Morning Wake Up Yoga Flow

Now that the muscles are feeling nice, here’s a simple, refreshing smoothie to get your fruits and veggies on.

1 Cup Chopped Beet Leaves

1 Cup Chopped Celery

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries

1 Coconut Water

1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds

Food Key

– Beets: potassium, vitamins A, B6 & C, magnesium, riboflavin, iron, copper, calcium, thiamine, folic acid, zinc and niacin (SUPER!!)

– Celery: potassium, folic acid and vitamins C & B6 

– Strawberries: vitamins C & B5, potassium, folic acid and magnesium 

– Coconut Water: improves digestion and metabolism, supports immune system

– Chia Seeds: omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, antioxidants, calcium, phosphorous and magnesium