Athletes for Yoga Pros Chelsea Sodaro and Stephanie Howe are celebrating their first Mother's Day this Sunday. Ultra Runner Stephanie Howe welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Julien Axel, on December 11, 2020 and triathlete Chelsea Sodaro welcomed her daughter Skye on March 16, 2021.
We caught up with these two mamas to talk about their first months of motherhood. They both have so much insight, humor, and realness to share. We know you'll enjoy reading!
Read MoreThe more efficiently you accept where you really are, the more fluid and productive your steps forward can be. Resisting reality or making rigid, unattainable goals, are steps backwards or, at "best", stagnation. There is a path of less resistance. Ask, accept, adapt, and you might find that you’re not only able to more easefully manage what comes at you each day, but also to welcome it. Learn how!
Read MoreHave you heard? London Marathon is on! For the pros at least. And that means Lily Partridge is toeing the line on October 4th! Read our exclusive interview with Lily now.
She’s focusing ahead, with her last workout and tune up half marathon in her rearview, and we were able to chat with her just days out from her big return to the marathon.
Read MoreWelcome to the team, Chelsea Sodaro!
Chelsea is a lifelong runner turned triathlete. She ran professionally for four years before deciding to pursue triathlon after the 2016 Olympic Track Trials. Get to know the newest A4Y Pro!
Read MoreAthletes for Yoga Pros talk about training, mindset, and more during COVID-19.
Read More“I didn't know it when I set the goal, but I've come to realize that aiming for Olympic gold was just an excuse. What gives me joy is finding that delicate edge—between fatigue and failure, between load and recovery—and walking along it for as long as possible. I get to play that game every day in training, and that's what keeps it fun.”
– Michaela Copenhaver
Follow Michaela’s Olympic Dreams!
Read MoreMarisa Hird has been chasing the OTQ for 11 years. She put it on the shelf when she had her first baby in October 2018. Or so she thought. But after her baby boy was born, she found herself still wanting to push that limit in the marathon. So she went for it. And spoiler alert, MADE IT! Read on to meet Marissa and learn how she used yoga to qualify for the Trials.
Read MoreOn October 6, 2019 Carrie Mack lined up at the Twin City Marathon and took 8 minutes off her new PR and snagged the “A” standard to run the Olympic Trials Marathon in Atlanta on February 29th. That means she ran a sub 2:37 (2:36:36) and USATF is paying her way to the starting line where she’ll contend for a possible Olympic spot. Top three go to Tokyo!
Meet Carrie and find out how she uses yoga to show up at her best.
Read MoreAthletes everywhere are taking stock of 2019 and making goals for the New Year. We’re gleaning inspiration from the Athletes for Yoga Pros — here’s their look back at the highs, lessons, mantras, and more from 2019 + their look ahead to 2020 goals and how they’ll use yoga to get there!
Read MoreGratitude reframes everything. When we’re thankful to our bodies for the work they do, we more readily prioritize recovery and absorb the benefits. When we thank ourselves for showing up, any disappointments are diminished. When we are grateful for the people around us, we feel supported. How do you use gratitude in your training and competition? Get inspired by the Athletes for Yoga Pro Team.
Read MoreFollow the Athlete for Yoga’s lead! Every pro’s favorite videos + notes listed below. We've created an easy-to-use library of every AFY Pro’s favorite videos + notes to inspire you to use yoga, right where you are, to get where you want to be.
Read MoreAthlete for Yoga Michaela Copenhaver raced the Rowing World Championships as part of the USA Women’s Lightweight Quad. They placed 4th in a harrowing race and Michaela talks about the build up, struggling to process just missing the podium, and what’s next in her Olympic Team pursuits. This is truly a must-read.
Read MoreICYMI Stephanie Violett placed 4th at CCC 2019 a few days ago! Her first race back, she entered the 101km trail race as a treat to herself after a tough spring and summer recovering from Achilles surgery. We love seeing Steph back in her element and she was kind enough to take a few minutes out of her time playing in the Alps to talk about the race and how she returned to doing what she loves. Read on and be inspired…
Read MoreYou see it in our sign off, you have the hashtag down, but what do we mean when we talk about Athletes for Yoga?
Our Pro squad is leading by example every day and we asked them what AFY means to them. While each athlete’s perspective is unique, they’re all serious about their goals and using yoga to reach them. That’s what it’s all about — using a little bit of yoga to get big results, and that’s what you can accomplish when you put your yoga practice in context of your goals.
Read MoreMeet our newest Athlete for Yoga! Lily Partridge is a professional marathoner from London. If you don’t know her name, that won’t be for long. She ran 2:29.24 at London Marathon 2018 placing in the top 10 and punching her ticket to the European World Marathon Championships. She has her sights on the 2020 Olympic Team with a very strong chance to represent GB in Tokyo. Learn how she’s using yoga to chase her big goals!
Read MoreMichaela is headed to the World Rowing Championships in Austria! She and her Women’s Lightweight Quad team leave August 18. Meet the team and get ready to cheer them on.
Read MoreThis Saturday at 7:45am in Duluth Minnesota Andie Cozzarelli will line up for Grandma’s Marathon. She’s been here before, but this time her mindset is completely new. She’s been training her mind just as much as her muscles and she’s been recovering as seriously as she does mile repeats. And no matter the time on the clock or the place by her name, she’s way ahead of where she’s been.
We got the details on her new philosophies. Enjoy our talk with Andie!
Read MoreLauren Fleshman is one of the original Athletes for Yoga. Not only did she lead by example on the pages of Hit Reset book as an athlete model, but she also wrote an awesome guide to how she incorporates the book into her training and life. We’re sharing her guide — 18 Days with Hit Reset — on the blog!
Read MoreThree athletes for yoga, three very different sports, but all believe in the power of an off season. We talked to ultra runner Stephanie Violett, rower Michaela Copenhaver, and triathlete Ted Treise about why they schedule an off season, how they use it, and why you should, too!
Read MoreAthlete for Yoga Andie Cozzarelli is chasing her second Olympic Trials Qualifier in the marathon this weekend at Indy Monumental! We checked in with her as she ramps up to see what a day in the life of Andie is like as an Athlete for Yoga. Follow along and get inspired for how you can USE yoga in your own life, training, and competition.
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