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Happy 4th of July

Updated on June 24, 2014July 4, 20121 min read

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Today is a day to celebrate…

The adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

A country where you have the freedom to have an opinion, even if I don’t agree with it. 🙂

Time with family and friends.

Now get outside and enjoy the day!

🚀 Save this for the next time you think you’r

🚀 Save this for the next time you think you’re ‘too busy’ for yoga!

If you keep skipping yoga because you're busy, this is for you. You don’t need an hour—just a few minutes can make a difference! Here’s how to make yoga fit into your day:

🧘‍♀️ Keep it short & consistent – Even 5-10 minutes is enough!

🎯 Set small goals – Try balancing for 20 seconds or touching your toes.

⏳ Use small pockets of time – Between meetings, at lunch, or during your commute.

✨ Want an easy way to stay consistent? Inside The FITaspire Studio, you'll find 40+ yoga classes under 30 minutes—so you can move, stretch, and breathe without rearranging your entire day!

💡 Tag a friend who needs this & save it for later!

🔥 You start strong… then lose momentum. Again

🔥 You start strong… then lose momentum. Again. ⬇️

One week, you’re ALL IN on yoga.

You practice every day, feel amazing… and then life happens. You skip a day. Then another. And before you know it, you're back to square one.

Sound familiar?

Here’s why this keeps happening (and how to FIX it) ⬇️

🙈 MISTAKE 1: Overcommitting, then burning out
✅ FIX: Start small and build up!

Excited to practice daily? That’s great, but… start with 1-2 days a week if you're returning after a break.

Already consistent? Add just 1 more short session per week.

10 min or 1 hour—doesn’t matter. Routine is what counts!

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🙈 MISTAKE 2: Relying on motivation
✅ FIX: Make a plan & write it down!

Stop scrolling for motivation—it increases your chances of practicing by… 0%.

But writing down when & where you’ll practice? That boosts follow-through by 91%!

Read that again… ZERO vs 91%!

🙈 MISTAKE 3: Getting frustrated with slow progress
✅ FIX: Get support & learn the technique!

There’s no timeline for mastering a new pose.

Learn the technique & progressions from a teacher who breaks it down.

Frequent, short practices will add up to big results.

These small tweaks = big shifts in your practice. Stop restarting—start seeing real progress!

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Follow @theheatherblackmon for more expert tips to

Follow @theheatherblackmon for more expert tips to make yoga poses feel better!

🚀 Fix your Half Split!

Continuing my Fix Your Pose series with a deep dive into Half Split—one of the best poses for hamstring flexibility!

Try this: Grab your blocks and see if that helps create more space and comfort in your pose. A small tweak can make a big difference!

Your turn: Drop a 💕 if you love half splits or 😝 if it's not your favorite!

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Hips feeling tight? Follow @theheatherblackmon for

Hips feeling tight? Follow @theheatherblackmon for expert yoga tips that help your body feel so much better!

Save this restorative practice to try before bed.

Perfect for runners, cyclists, or anyone who sits a lot during the day. 🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍💻

Hold each for 3-5 minutes:
1️⃣ Child’s Pose
2️⃣ Sleeping Pigeon (each side)
3️⃣ Straddle Fold
4️⃣ Reclined Goddess
5️⃣ Supine Twist (each side)

🕣 Have extra time? Hold each pose for up to 10 minutes for a deeper release.

Want to make your home yoga practice even easier?

🔥 Follow @theheatherblackmon for more tips & comment CHECKLIST for my Yoga at Home Checklist to get started!
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POV: When you step on someone else's yoga mat… 😳😆

⬇️ Is this a big deal or no big deal to you? Let’s hear it in the comments!

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⭐ Want to build strength for dolphin pose? Try

⭐ Want to build strength for dolphin pose?

Try these 3 drills to improve strength and stability in your dolphin (or ardha pincha mayurasana).

Bonus: These also help build strength for Forearm Stand (pincha mayurasana) if that's a goal for you!

3️⃣ drills to try:
1. Nose Taps
2. Down Dog to Dolphin
3. Dolphin Vinyasa

Which drill feels the hardest for you? Drop a 🐬 in the comments and let me know!

Want to finally make progress in yoga *without* wasting hours every week?

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