Do you even lift? Yoga and weight lifting!

How to build muscle without going to the gym? We get the question several times daily: do we lift weight or is yoga the only form of exercise we do? How to build strength and muscle without the gym and with only bodyweight training? Let's take a deeper look into this question, where it is coming from and what the main motivation is for people to lift weights as well as do a yoga practice. We hope this helps you on your own journey of discovering what is best for you and your body to be healthy, lean and strong.

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Breathe and Flow is a travel, yoga and lifestyle channel. Knowing that the body benefits from movement while the mind benefits from stillness, we share our philosophy of mental stillness through the fluidity of a strong practice. Bre and Flo are Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT) with Yoga Alliance® holding certifications as RYT 500, E-RYT 200, and are also Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers (YACEP). They are trained in vinyasa yoga, hatha yoga, yin yoga, myofascial release therapy, reiki, prenatal yoga and are certified in Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 and 2, as well as certified Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Mobility Specialists. Bre and Flo have taught at several premium yoga studios in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years and are teaching their retreats, workshops and at festivals around the world.

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[simplydad]

I came to Yoga through the same path. I have been training all my life. And competed internationally in Martial arts in my early twenties, I am now 39.
I had almost given up exercise, as I was just getting so many injuries. Crossfit nearly put me out forever. But since starting Yoga with you guys I have made a complete turn around. I feel better than I have felt for years. I am even on my way to a handstand! It really clicked for the first time yesterday :)

I do Yoga, then hanging/pulling, handstands and finish with breathwork/meditation, , , everyday
Most importantly my "reason for training" has changed. I now train to be present and to achieve a mediative state. I control my breath in everything I do. That is my primary focus in all my training now. Even making a cup of coffee or sweeping the decking is now a meditation.

Thank you for this change.
Namaste

[BlairGrotbeck]

Flo's soft nod at 7:45. Dude knows what's up.

[thomashackett]

“No pain no gain” is definitely he biggest misconception I’ve had when it comes to overall fitness. I’m 22 years old I used to train in the gym almost five days a week and the stress that put on my body was way too much, I’ve got permanent damage in my right wrist from curling and it just isn’t worth all that pain. I’m not saying the gym is bad it’s not at all I understand for some it’s a safe haven, and for me since joining your patreon page that and the Matt has become safe haven now. For me yoga has developed so much strength for my body and mind more than the gym ever did the best thing is that I don’t feel like I’m chasing a goal constantly with how much I can lift, now my main goal when I roll out the matt is to just enjoy myself in the body I’m in and by doing that I’m in the best shape physically and mentally because I’m getting fit doing something my body and mind enjoys 💚 Thank-you for this video a lot learned ✍️💚✍️💚

[arekdorocki]

I'm BJJ guy purple belt 7 years lifting weight, kettlebells etc. When I discovered you, it took me 20 seconds to switch from gym to yoga. Doing yoga every day now and I feel stronger.
Thank you very much for my enlightenment

[matthewkemmerer]

This is, to date, the single most valuable video I've ever watched to educate myself on my fitness goals. Awesome. FACTS.

[mikeanderson]

Love that you talk about yoga for life! My grandad was doing armchair yoga at 99, when other exercise was no longer an option. Your message is great!

[incompris]

I’ve followed you guys for a year or two and I am at a crossroads with the gym and how it’s not giving me what I need physically, and most importantly, mentally. I’m going to try to be more consistent with yoga and decrease the gym as it’s not helping. This video came RIGHT on time for me, I’m so grateful for you guys doing this video 🤙🏾💪🏾🖤

[christiangrimes]

Thank you guys so much for consistently releasing just as good videos "off the mat" as the ones on the mat. My roommate and myself are collegiate track athletes here in Texas (a pole vaulter and a decathlete) and during quarantine we found this channel and we could not be more pleased with our improvements in our strength and more importantly, the way we feel. We've finished the Yoga for Men series twice so far and then have been going through a lot of the other strength based videos. Thank y'all so much, y'all rock!

[johannaf.]

I used to be in the fitness industry and was all into bikini competitions, gaining (visible) muscle mass and eating animal protein. Over years I slowly started listening to my body because I was basically FORCED to due to health issues and am now a yoga teacher and am eating plants only, not lifting weights AT ALL. I'm able to do use my body MUCH more now (I have less muscle mass but am able to do many push-ups which I couldn't back then etc.) and am overall in a much healthier state. SO THANKFUL to hear you talking about this and that more and more people are finding the things that are HEALTHY for them, physically AND mentally!!! Much love to you two

[scottbecker]

Beautifully expressed. This resonates with everything I have come to realize from moving away from weight training and towards yoga (as well as a plant-based diet and more).

[patriciamunkalba]

I fully agree with you guys, dear Breatheandflo! The moment you stop focusing on the external/material/validation seeking obsession you become healthier in and out. Whatever you do, wear, eat etc, If it’s not healthy it is not beautiful, if it doesn’t allow you to move and live in a functional, natural way with no pain .., it isn’t beautiful either. I moved out of the gym routine gradually and it’s been 6 years that I “only” do yoga, Pilates and body weight exercises daily. I quit hard core cardio. I’m 49 and I have never been this fit in my life I get the “do you lift” question all the time! And my answers are exactly like yours. Thank you for being there! I’m so happy I “bumped” into this channel! Your classes & life approach are fantastic 🙏 namaste

[tracivicaro]

I needed to hear this today. I’ve been reluctantly transitioning out of the gym rat scene and getting more deeply involved in body weight movements. Everything you’ve said here resonates... the fear of loss of identity, moving to health vs aesthetics, longevity etc - I’m officially a subscriber!

[jeroenmg]

Transitioning from gym to more yoga. Started with EMBARK program today! So good, love the way you guys teach. I will be returning to your channel for a while now haha. Thanks!

[Zenned-Out]

Thank you for the satsang and for opening your hearts.

[danielimmeker]

Love this video. I started following your channel and subscribed over a year ago, shortly after I was diagnosed with cancer. I wanted to introduce more meditation and functional health to prepare my body for treatment. I quickly came across your channel and have been hooked ever since. I have been slowly moving away from the gym, but my “old self” still feels pulled by to my traditional way to training. This is a video I needed to see as it has provided that necessary encouragement, and confirmation, of what I believe my body is telling me. Thank you for the great content that you two continue to put out, you are making a difference in the lives of many other. Practicing on the mat along with you has been a key part in getting into remission and staying healthy from here on.

[pho]

This was super insightful and very interesting to hear about the transition from weights to yoga and especially the transition of your mental health!

[Dougall]

Thank you, I am about half way through your 28 day program. I was looking for some stronger yoga to practice and found it! I am so grateful that you sharing your experience, it is helpful to me. Your guided meditation's as well have been very encouraging. I am looking to build more muscle and ran into this video in my feed so I checked it out. I am inspired. I apricate you both.

[nidhishetty]

I don't think there is any kind of video out there like this. This clears everything in a perspective about yoga. This video is the best. ♥️

[Giatros]

Thank you guys, I recently sold my weights before moving and am likely not going to re-buy thanks to the amazing workouts on your channel and the joy of feeling strong after my practice compared to the tiredness I felt in the past. The fact that you your classes are a bit harder than others makes it very engaging and exciting to do them.

[primary]

Deeply grateful for all the material you guys make! I'm passionate about jiu-jitsu, and weightlifting, but have used two of your courses recently for daily yoga and it has been super positive and encouraging, for longevity and overall health.