Mat Matters, Eposide 25: Yoga for Snow Shoveling (Snowga!!)

On Tuesday night we got another "blizzard." This one wasn't as bad as the last one (thank goodness!), but it still caused lots of cancelations, slippery roads, and the need for much plowing + snow shoveling.

So, because I'm a big believer in yoga for every situation--every type of weather, every time, every place, every temperature--I thought I would share some of my favorite quick, yoga-inspired movements for those who need a little break from shoveling over the next couple of days. 

These movements can also be done with a rake, a broom, a garden shovel, or a hoe (I don't really know what that is, but I think it has a long handle?), and are meant to get you moving in way that doesn't involve being hunched over, repeating the exact same body mechanics over and over again. 

Oh, and before you watch it, I must say a few more things about this video:

• I know that I look like I have no idea what I'm doing while shoveling snow, and that's because I truly have no idea what I'm doing. I treat the snow like it's dirt, because I grew up in GA and that's the only thing I've ever shoveled. New Englanders, try not to judge my ridiculous form ;)
• Yes, our "snow shovel" is the worst. As I say in the video, I *think* it's a just a weird/wide garden shovel. We meant to buy another one after the last storm, but sadly, we didn't get our act together and are still using this faux snow shovel to shovel our driveway. Lame.
• Sorry for all the wind in the background. This was taped during a blizzard, people!!!

That being said, I hope you all enjoyed your snow days! And don't forget to do some snowga as you shovel yourself out...

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