One year since “Birth of the Kettlebell Yogi”

Its been exactly one year since my first post “Birth of the Kettlebell Yogi”. Its been an exciting one year and I thank those who taken time to read this blog and left comments. I’ve learned so much this past year and I look forward to many more developments in 2009. My journey with the World Kettlebell Club/American Kettlebell Club has made a stronger man out of me. I’ve taken my time and have reached my 10min Kettlebell Snatch and Jerks with the 16kg KB (a small milestone, but an important one none the less). I want to thank Coach Mike Stefano and Coach Ashley for their excellent guidance in my first steps earlier this year. I want to thank Head Coach Valery Fedorenko and the whole AKC/WKC family for making this knowledge accessible to those who want it. If you haven’t attended a Certification yet, you need to get to one soon!
This past year, I also signed up for Coach Sonnon’s CST Core Cadre program and I must say that its one of the most valuable educational resources I have encountered for Wellness/Fitness information. Coach Sonnon continues to provide the best material you will never find anywhere else in the Wellness industry. He is a true pioneer.

Yes this has been a great year despite the recent tough times. With the economic crisis upon us, it is now time to get tough with ourselves. We must remember that health comes first for without it, we cannot battle any obstacles we face. Now is the time to buckle down on our nutrition and exercise routines. We must take care of ourselves and our families and friends.

“One Mind Any Tool”
-Raj. B. (inspired by the Marine Martial Arts Program saying “One Mind Any Weapon”)

My Yogi mentor Raj always declared that the most important muscle to develop is the Brain.  Forging a Mind of Strength is the key to success. 

My Late Yogi Mentor Raj Bhajan

 Equally important is nurturing a Heart of Compassion.  I intend to continue his teachings in everything I do.  This year I will focus on writing less about me and more about topics to help You the reader.  I will start a new blog “Yogic Strength Culture” in honor of my mentor, guru and friend Raj B.  I want to revive the ideals of Physical Culture and a solid Yogic practice as it was practiced in India by my mentor.  These health practices survived through tough economic times and war, much worse than what we’re experiencing now.  I beleive now is a good time to revert back to some of the great ideology of Physical Culture and wellness as well as take advantage of current technology.  Its about “Efficiency”, working with what we have and optimizing results with the least amout of energy and resources.  For my fellow Kettlebell lifters, you know exactly what I’m talking about.  Well its time to apply our knowledge to all facets of our lives, not just Kettlebell technique. 

Forget New Years Resolutions!

Just make a decision to better yourself everyday.  Realize that you have everything you need to do just that.  With that in mind, I wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season.  I wish you all a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!!!!

Keep your eye on this Blog, better yet subscribe to it.  I have a lot coming your way in 2009.  Heres a glimpse of what’s to come;

1. The Strength Salutation (The Sun Salutation as practiced by Indian Strength Athletes.)
2. The most important Yoga Asana(s) to Master (If you don’t master these, you’re not practicing Yoga)
3. Muscle Control (As I learned it from an Indonesian Yogic System, again something you probably not have see anywhere else)