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Adam Husler / Q&A

16th September 2016

16th September 2016

By Shivraj Bassi

Adam got into yoga as a way to correct muscle imbalances developed after years of weight-lifting and boxing. He's now teaching classes and hosting international events. He sat down with Innermost to explain why yoga isn't just for girls and why locking himself into a remote cabin is on his bucket list.

"My workouts used to consist of boxing, lifting and running; all of which led to muscle imbalances, aches and pains. Fixing this was the reason I decided to get into yoga. It didn’t take long for my body to respond, leaving me feeling stronger and more flexible than I’d felt in years. There were unexpected benefits too, namely the sense of calm and perspective it gave me. It also encouraged me to be more careful about my nutrition and understand its role in my overall well-being. It's been 9 years since I started yoga and I’m now teaching classes, alongside hosting international events and workshops. I'd recommend everyone try yoga. I’m confident that if you give it a chance, it won’t be long before you’re recommending it to others just as I am to you.” - Adam

Favourite Innermost Blend & Booster?

The Health Protein post-workout. It’s vegan, lactose-free, and contains Japanese mushrooms and dark berries full of antioxidants. The Detox Booster mixed with hot water or blended into a smoothie. Amazing combination of ingredients for a natural detox. 

What's your hustle?

Facilitating others in a journey of self-enquiry, via teaching anatomically focused, non-dogmatic yoga classes that feature controlled movement, mindfulness and mobility; strength and flexibility combined. If that can take me to lots of countries and cool places on the way - win, win!

What do you do to maintain a healthy lifestyle?

My big weights, long runs and boxing days are part of history now, so beyond my yoga practice, healthy living come from putting good stuff in my body and trying to take on London with my single speed daily. Walking the dog is a nice little touch to finish me off at 11pm and get me going at 6am!

Best health/fitness advice you've been given?

Focus on performance more than you focus on how good you look in the gym mirror. I don’t have the eight-pack anymore but can utilise the core so much more!

Usual breakfast?

I have two. Pre-early morning class I’ll get some fruit, nuts and coffee in me. Then I rush home for something that contains some combination of eggs, avocado, spinach and good bread... and maybe a little macchiato.

Biggest health vice?

Red wine. A good bottle of red is life’s nectar...!

Your last workout?

My last good workout featured some bodyweight shoulder strengthening and stabilising drills to create a strong foundation for my arm balances and inversions. One the sweat was dripping, I did exactly the opposite and loosened up those same muscles. Flexibility combined with strength is the aim!

Three things on your bucket list?

At some point I need to lock myself in a cabin for a month, somewhere cold and remote, with a crate of good books. Doing the same in a Zen Temple would be nice to add to the list too, which would be similar, but with less fiction. Finally, I’ve walked 800km once, but would love to head on a walk over 1500km... maybe to the temple or the cabin!

Favourite inspirational quote/words?

“In the depth of winter, there lays within me an invincible summer” - Albert Camus.

Where do you see yourself in the next 3 years? Be bold!

Doing what I’m doing now, but teaching more people globally!

You can keep up with Adam on Instagram (@adamhusler), Facebook (Adam Husler Yoga) and Twitter (@adamhusler).

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Chloe is a life, nutrition and fitness coach from the South East Of England. She has been a coach for 7 years now, working mainly with women. Her goal is to help women become their healthiest and become the best version of themselves, Innermost helps to achieve this.    View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHLOE THOMAS || ONLINE COACH 🦋 (@_chloeinspires_) Our topic for July is Indulgence. Tell us what indulgence means to you, and what are your favourite ways to indulge. Indulgence for me is having time away from the chaos of life - relaxing in nature, reading a book, going on a hike, seeing a friend or family. I love being outdoors and going on adventures like kayaking or surfing and I love to travel! It brings me back to “me” and allows me to re connect with myself and my values. I do also like to indulge in some yummy unhealthy food every so often too- on my holiday recently I indulged in a delicious pizza and yummy scones! How do you strike a balance between indulging in something you enjoy and overindulging to the point of excess? I think this is important as it can become unhealthy if you over indulge too much as this can lead to an addiction. If you are indulging in something excessively it may be because you are unhappy in your life elsewhere, and are using that thing to avoid the pain or discomfort you are feeling in your life. For example, I see sometimes in my clients over-eating due to emotions (emotional eating), which is where they are over-indulging to try and avoid uncomfortable feelings - which inevitably doesn't work and leaves you feeling uncomfortable and guilty. In what ways can indulging in something be beneficial to our mental health and well-being? I guess it is important to take time out from our “go-go” lives where our brains are constantly being stimulated - especially due to our phones. So taking time to indulge in having time out with your friends or alone is important. I also think it is important to indulge in nice foods from time to time - especially in social situations.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHLOE THOMAS || ONLINE COACH 🦋 (@_chloeinspires_) How can indulging in certain activities, such as eating or drinking, have negative impacts on our physical health? Over eating or drinking can leave us feeling low in energy, low in mood and tends to exacerbate anxiety, aka “hangxiety” when it comes to alcohol. It can also cause weight gain and inflammation within the body which can lead to auto-immune diseases and illness. It is important to be conscious of not over-indulging in these two things too much - it's about striking that balance between a healthy amount and an excessive amount. How can we practice self-control and limit indulgences in order to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle? I think it is important to think about our future and what damage over indulging can do to our health long term. I try and remind myself of this. And even thinking of how you will feel the next week or day if you over indulge. For example, when I drink too much alcohol I sleep bad, it effects my training, my mood, my cravings etc - so I don’t drink often or in excess. I remind clients to think of their ‘why’ and also where they want to be in 5 months and 5 years time. Can indulgence ever be considered a form of self-care, or is it always a potentially harmful behaviour? I personally think it’s about that balance I mentioned before. For example, on my recent holiday I had a big pizza to myself which was overindulgent BUT I rarely have pizza - think the last time was February! So it’s fine for me to do it once in a while. I think too much indulging in anything is a sign that you may be not content in your life and are looking for something on the outside to soothe something uncomfortable on the inside (mentally speaking). What Innermost product(s) have you been loving recently? Definitely the The Digest Capsules I love them and so do my clients! They help with my bloating and IBS massively. I also love The Relax Capsules for around my period when i have PMS and trouble relaxing. They are great! Our final question is ... What’s your innermost desire that you’re hoping comes true this year? To reach even more women across the world to join my community of women and reach their healthy and fitness goals, build a better relationship with food and learn how to love their body again! I want to get women off fad diets and know there are easier ways to be healthy and lose weight! I would really like to be at the point where I can hold retreats for them by the end of the year. That's a wrap on this months interview questions. Thank you so much Chloe for your time! it’s been a pleasure chatting with you! To keep up with Chloe be sure the follow them on _chloeinspires_ Read more
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