1 00:00:18,680 --> 00:00:22,040 Speaker 1: Hey everyone, Emily A body here bringing you another installment 2 00:00:22,079 --> 00:00:26,320 Speaker 1: of five Minute Friday from Hurdle. I know I spoke 3 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:28,560 Speaker 1: to you not all that long ago about going to 4 00:00:28,640 --> 00:00:34,120 Speaker 1: my first fitness class since early twenty twenty, and I 5 00:00:34,159 --> 00:00:39,480 Speaker 1: have become a bit more brave and went to two 6 00:00:39,479 --> 00:00:44,239 Speaker 1: more this week, which just felt amazing. And I was 7 00:00:44,320 --> 00:00:48,520 Speaker 1: very intentional about which two that I went to because 8 00:00:49,080 --> 00:00:53,720 Speaker 1: I felt so hard last weekend that I needed to 9 00:00:53,840 --> 00:00:57,120 Speaker 1: stretch in a way that I haven't in forever, and 10 00:00:57,240 --> 00:01:00,720 Speaker 1: decided that it was time that I got back to 11 00:01:00,800 --> 00:01:03,200 Speaker 1: hot yoga, and so I won't liue like I was 12 00:01:03,240 --> 00:01:06,720 Speaker 1: definitely anxious about hot yoga because hot yoga, you know, 13 00:01:06,800 --> 00:01:08,880 Speaker 1: how we used to go to hot yoga was us 14 00:01:09,120 --> 00:01:12,200 Speaker 1: getting into a room. There'd be tons and tons of bodies, 15 00:01:12,280 --> 00:01:14,200 Speaker 1: especially if you live in a metropolitan area in New 16 00:01:14,280 --> 00:01:16,960 Speaker 1: York City. I remember some of the first yoga classes 17 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:19,640 Speaker 1: hot yoga classes that I went to in New York 18 00:01:19,959 --> 00:01:24,120 Speaker 1: were what felt like one hundred people next to each other, 19 00:01:24,400 --> 00:01:27,920 Speaker 1: corralled in like cattle, just sweating on top of each other. 20 00:01:28,959 --> 00:01:32,039 Speaker 1: So I knew that that wouldn't be the case because 21 00:01:32,080 --> 00:01:36,120 Speaker 1: of the parameters that are in place and the guidelines 22 00:01:36,360 --> 00:01:39,679 Speaker 1: that are in place, but I decided that I was 23 00:01:39,680 --> 00:01:42,000 Speaker 1: going to go back. I made the call to go 24 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:44,120 Speaker 1: to one of my favorite studios here in New York City. 25 00:01:44,160 --> 00:01:45,640 Speaker 2: It is called lions Den. 26 00:01:45,840 --> 00:01:49,000 Speaker 1: They used to have two locations, one in Tribeca and 27 00:01:49,040 --> 00:01:52,000 Speaker 1: one in Chelsea, and because of the pandemic, now they 28 00:01:52,040 --> 00:01:56,880 Speaker 1: only have this location in Chelsea. And so I ran 29 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:59,640 Speaker 1: a couple of miles and then city biked the rest 30 00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:03,680 Speaker 1: of the way to class. And I was pleasantly surprised 31 00:02:03,680 --> 00:02:07,520 Speaker 1: when I showed up and there were three other people 32 00:02:07,520 --> 00:02:10,600 Speaker 1: in class. I was able to have like a whole 33 00:02:10,800 --> 00:02:13,200 Speaker 1: quadrant of the room. I won't even say like a 34 00:02:13,200 --> 00:02:17,240 Speaker 1: space to myself. I literally had at least like a 35 00:02:17,360 --> 00:02:20,000 Speaker 1: fourteen by fourteen square that. 36 00:02:19,960 --> 00:02:21,040 Speaker 2: Was mine and mine only. 37 00:02:21,560 --> 00:02:23,799 Speaker 1: And so that made me feel really at ease and 38 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:27,799 Speaker 1: as wonderful as it has been to connect with other 39 00:02:27,800 --> 00:02:30,200 Speaker 1: people via whatever we've all been able to do over 40 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:34,640 Speaker 1: the last fourteen months over Zoom, I mean, nothing compares 41 00:02:35,360 --> 00:02:38,480 Speaker 1: to being in that room, especially, I would say for 42 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:41,720 Speaker 1: me when it comes to hot yoga. Of course, the 43 00:02:42,080 --> 00:02:43,920 Speaker 1: heat in the room was something that I could not 44 00:02:44,200 --> 00:02:48,000 Speaker 1: in any way replicate at home, But just the feeling 45 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:53,760 Speaker 1: of that, combined with the words of the instructor and 46 00:02:53,880 --> 00:02:57,720 Speaker 1: the right playlist. I found myself as we were in 47 00:02:58,240 --> 00:03:01,320 Speaker 1: a frog pose, which is my probably least favorite yoga 48 00:03:01,320 --> 00:03:04,120 Speaker 1: pos in the world, at the end of class and 49 00:03:04,160 --> 00:03:08,840 Speaker 1: the woman teaching was talking about the importance of not 50 00:03:09,000 --> 00:03:12,480 Speaker 1: worrying how things are supposed to be right. So much 51 00:03:12,520 --> 00:03:15,520 Speaker 1: about how we are executing our lives right now is 52 00:03:15,560 --> 00:03:20,480 Speaker 1: completely different than it used to be, and we have 53 00:03:20,520 --> 00:03:23,080 Speaker 1: these ideas of how things should be or how we 54 00:03:23,200 --> 00:03:26,639 Speaker 1: might want them to be for so many reasons, and 55 00:03:26,919 --> 00:03:30,239 Speaker 1: letting go of that and being present in the moment 56 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:34,120 Speaker 1: and not having judgment about the way that something isn't 57 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:38,280 Speaker 1: and focusing on what is and having gratitude for that. 58 00:03:38,280 --> 00:03:41,280 Speaker 1: That's what we were focusing on. And in this moment, 59 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:44,360 Speaker 1: the music was just right, and I had just sweat 60 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:49,960 Speaker 1: tons for fifty four minutes of the sixty and I 61 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:56,640 Speaker 1: just felt so so grateful to be there and embrace 62 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:59,680 Speaker 1: how it is and not think about what it isn't 63 00:03:59,720 --> 00:04:03,640 Speaker 1: and and enjoy truly the opportunity to be back in 64 00:04:03,680 --> 00:04:07,120 Speaker 1: that room and feel safe in that room. 65 00:04:07,320 --> 00:04:09,840 Speaker 2: It's something I didn't know when would happen again. 66 00:04:10,160 --> 00:04:12,680 Speaker 1: And I'm a firm believer in that it's up to 67 00:04:12,760 --> 00:04:16,520 Speaker 1: us all to seek out our own individual joy in 68 00:04:16,560 --> 00:04:19,440 Speaker 1: a way that makes us feel safe and comfortable. And 69 00:04:19,480 --> 00:04:22,200 Speaker 1: this moment was just such a beautiful moment for me 70 00:04:22,240 --> 00:04:25,760 Speaker 1: this week, and one that I encourage you all in 71 00:04:25,800 --> 00:04:30,279 Speaker 1: some way to replicate in whatever way you feel okay doing, 72 00:04:30,440 --> 00:04:33,919 Speaker 1: not necessarily within a fitness class by any means, but 73 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:38,520 Speaker 1: asking yourself, what is it right now, maybe this weekend, 74 00:04:38,960 --> 00:04:42,240 Speaker 1: maybe next week, that you can enjoy and truly be 75 00:04:42,320 --> 00:04:46,440 Speaker 1: fully present and embrace for what it is without the 76 00:04:46,560 --> 00:04:50,240 Speaker 1: judgment of what else it could be or what it isn't. 77 00:04:50,560 --> 00:04:54,719 Speaker 1: Highlights of the week Read green Lights by Matthew McConaughey. 78 00:04:54,920 --> 00:04:57,159 Speaker 1: I'm so excited to announce that this is going to 79 00:04:57,160 --> 00:04:59,479 Speaker 1: be the next Hurdle book Club pick. The date for 80 00:04:59,560 --> 00:05:03,279 Speaker 1: this will soon be to come. I just dove into it. 81 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:05,120 Speaker 1: I started it last week and I can already tell 82 00:05:05,160 --> 00:05:08,000 Speaker 1: that it would make for a great conversation in the 83 00:05:08,040 --> 00:05:10,000 Speaker 1: show notes. If you want to participate, you will find 84 00:05:10,120 --> 00:05:13,320 Speaker 1: a link to order the book and many hurdlers let 85 00:05:13,360 --> 00:05:15,120 Speaker 1: me know after I posted the cover of this on 86 00:05:15,160 --> 00:05:18,760 Speaker 1: social media that the audiobook no surprise because of Matthew 87 00:05:18,800 --> 00:05:22,880 Speaker 1: McConaughey's unbelievable voice is excellent sign up to be kept 88 00:05:22,960 --> 00:05:25,200 Speaker 1: in the link for book club and I hope to 89 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:29,520 Speaker 1: see you there. Watch Changing the Game on Hulu. I 90 00:05:29,520 --> 00:05:32,000 Speaker 1: came across the release of this documentary from a Refinery 91 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:34,960 Speaker 1: twenty nine article and I am so excited to make 92 00:05:35,000 --> 00:05:37,479 Speaker 1: some time to catch it this weekend. It follows the 93 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:40,720 Speaker 1: lives of three high school athletes, all at different stages 94 00:05:40,760 --> 00:05:43,840 Speaker 1: of their athletic seasons, personal lives, and unique paths as 95 00:05:44,360 --> 00:05:48,080 Speaker 1: transgender teens. The trailer highlights an important point that for 96 00:05:48,160 --> 00:05:55,599 Speaker 1: these athletes, sports is not just about competition, It's about work, collaboration, resilience, expression, 97 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:59,400 Speaker 1: and community. In celebration of Pride month, thought that this 98 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:02,680 Speaker 1: was a great highlight to add to the mix. Also 99 00:06:02,880 --> 00:06:07,000 Speaker 1: worth checking out Iron Cowboy James on Instagram. 100 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:07,400 Speaker 3: Now. 101 00:06:07,680 --> 00:06:10,520 Speaker 1: I don't know if you have heard of James Lawrence yet, 102 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:13,880 Speaker 1: but he just accomplished the most insane feat that is 103 00:06:14,040 --> 00:06:17,159 Speaker 1: impossible not to highlight here, and that is that he 104 00:06:17,240 --> 00:06:21,720 Speaker 1: completed one hundred full iron Man's in one hundred days. 105 00:06:22,400 --> 00:06:25,880 Speaker 1: On Tuesday of this week, he completed number one hundred 106 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:28,520 Speaker 1: and I am just blown away, and I mean the 107 00:06:28,760 --> 00:06:31,200 Speaker 1: best part about this, aside from just like how unreal 108 00:06:31,560 --> 00:06:34,760 Speaker 1: the athleticism that is involved to accomplish this feat, is 109 00:06:34,800 --> 00:06:37,600 Speaker 1: that he joined with multiple organizations to raise money during 110 00:06:37,600 --> 00:06:42,360 Speaker 1: his challenges, most recently Operation Underground Railroad. I am all 111 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:46,479 Speaker 1: for supporting athletes who also give back, so for sure 112 00:06:46,920 --> 00:06:50,200 Speaker 1: check it out. And now a listener question. 113 00:06:50,720 --> 00:06:53,680 Speaker 3: Hi Emily, the is Sarah a big fan of hurdle. 114 00:06:54,279 --> 00:06:57,760 Speaker 3: The question I have is your morning routine is very 115 00:06:57,800 --> 00:07:00,720 Speaker 3: disciplined and has really seemed to set you up for success. 116 00:07:00,800 --> 00:07:04,640 Speaker 3: How do you get into that mindset every morning to 117 00:07:04,680 --> 00:07:08,000 Speaker 3: wake up, show up for yourself and really go through 118 00:07:08,040 --> 00:07:10,000 Speaker 3: those motions in an inspired way? 119 00:07:10,480 --> 00:07:14,040 Speaker 2: Thanks so much, Honestly, this is what I'll say. 120 00:07:14,640 --> 00:07:19,320 Speaker 1: The mindset to wake up, the drive to get out 121 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:24,160 Speaker 1: of bed comes from me knowing that I am better 122 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:28,800 Speaker 1: because I'm doing it right. I am better for the 123 00:07:28,840 --> 00:07:30,680 Speaker 1: rest of my day, for the people that I want 124 00:07:30,680 --> 00:07:34,600 Speaker 1: to show up with to work with. If I give 125 00:07:34,680 --> 00:07:37,560 Speaker 1: back to myself first thing in the morning. You don't 126 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:41,400 Speaker 1: need to be a morning exerciser to get the most 127 00:07:41,520 --> 00:07:44,880 Speaker 1: out of your morning, but I will say that having 128 00:07:44,880 --> 00:07:48,239 Speaker 1: a routine in place that lifts you up, that fills 129 00:07:48,240 --> 00:07:51,840 Speaker 1: you up is going to be the game changer for 130 00:07:51,920 --> 00:07:54,400 Speaker 1: how you go about the rest of your day. Actually, 131 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:57,680 Speaker 1: if you're not subscribed to the Weekly Hurdle, the link 132 00:07:57,680 --> 00:07:59,480 Speaker 1: to do so is in the show notes. This week, 133 00:07:59,520 --> 00:08:04,440 Speaker 1: I'm talking about my productivity hacks secrets for my most 134 00:08:04,760 --> 00:08:07,240 Speaker 1: productive days, and I think there's a lot of gold 135 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:10,360 Speaker 1: in there when it relates to this question. Thanks so 136 00:08:10,440 --> 00:08:12,840 Speaker 1: much everyone for listening this week, and thanks all of you. 137 00:08:12,920 --> 00:08:15,480 Speaker 1: Haven't caught up with the Run Week episodes from last week. 138 00:08:15,520 --> 00:08:17,640 Speaker 1: I'm answering a lot of questions throughout that series of 139 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:20,680 Speaker 1: content that are coming into my DMS on the regular, 140 00:08:20,720 --> 00:08:23,560 Speaker 1: and I highly recommend you give it a listen. Make 141 00:08:23,640 --> 00:08:25,760 Speaker 1: sure you're following along with Hurdle over on social It's 142 00:08:25,760 --> 00:08:29,320 Speaker 1: at Hurdle Podcast. I'm over at Emily and Body another 143 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:30,720 Speaker 1: hurdle conquered. 144 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:32,160 Speaker 2: Catch you guys next time.