Top 91 Quotes & Sayings by Mandy Ingber

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American actress Mandy Ingber.
Last updated on December 21, 2024.
Mandy Ingber

Mandy Ingber, sometimes credited as Amanda Ingber, is a yoga instructor and a former actress. Before yoga, Ingber became an indoor cycling instructor at the age of 28. In her childhood, she was introduced to yoga by her father in 1975. As a yoga instructor, she has produced instructional training DVDs such as Yogalosophy.

I am under no illusion that yoga is the solution to all issues! That's why I am a very open-minded yogi.
Consider yourself your own kid. Take care of yourself the way you would your own child. You wouldn't wait until your child was crying to take care of him/her.
Many people talk about the mind-body connection and how what we think can affect our physical self. What I have found, even more than the mental connection, is that the emotions rule the body.
Our mental state fuels our emotions, and our bodies reflect those emotions. — © Mandy Ingber
Our mental state fuels our emotions, and our bodies reflect those emotions.
Even your favorite celebrities go through tough periods and have heartbreak. They must empower themselves with healthy choices, as do you!
Yoga is equal parts strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
Yoga will uplift you if you are feeling sluggish or down, relax you if you feel high-strung, and soften your edges if you are feeling angry.
When your chest is open, and you're breathing deeply, it lifts your spirits.
I don't do long juice cleanses because, for me, it messes up my metabolism, and I actually gain weight.
It's important to eat healthy fats to regulate hunger.
Yoga has given me more compassion for my imperfections.
I love yoga because it allows me to slow down and experience how good it feels to be in relationship to my body. It teaches me patience, acceptance, and how to receive.
My father was really into yoga, and back then, it seemed like we were really the only ones who knew about yoga. It amazes me now... just what a movement yoga has become and what an industry it's become.
I was born in L.A., so there's a lot of focus on getting into great shape, and, for me, I found that when I started to be more loving to myself and find ways to get excited about my exercise routine, I got into shape easier and faster, and it became a lifestyle.
Sometimes moving your body can bring you into a better place mentally and emotionally. — © Mandy Ingber
Sometimes moving your body can bring you into a better place mentally and emotionally.
I love to take a walk to get myself present and to wind my mind down.
I have found that most meal plans will work, simply because it causes us to become more aware as we eat.
Kind Bars are my lifesaver. They are so convenient for my on-the-go lifestyle and are delicious!
If you focus on what's wonderful, that's where the energy will go.
I am obsessed with the Mylkman. His fresh, handmade Almond Mylk is nondairy and the best I have ever had. It tastes like dessert.
Staying present in a high-pressure situation where you have so much coming at you is gold.
I have never had skinny arms.
My father left our family for his 'yoga buddy' in 1984, when I was 15. I always stayed in touch with him - I had a deep need to be connected to my father, even though it could be painful at times. I shunned the yoga community because of his actions but eventually realized that yoga could be the antidote to my pain.
Any pose that is an arch will open the chest cavity and is excellent for energizing the body.
We're always in the middle of two energies. Gravity is sinking you down; inspiration is pulling you up.
I schedule 'me' time because, just like everyone else, I need to unwind. I try to remember to take it easy and breathe.
My father first brought yoga into my life when I was 7. He began yoga, meditation, and diet to help with his back injuries incurred from being really athletic. Once he healed, he began to use yoga to take his body to a new level.
I love a good, old-fashioned sliced apple sprinkled with salt and cinnamon, and sometimes cayenne, to enhance the flavor and give it a kick.
You can totally have a great little yoga routine in 20 minutes: 10 sun salutations and five or six standing poses and five minutes of stretching.
I don't want people to think there's one right way to eat.
I know from experience that one of the first things to drop off during great transitions, such as dealing with grief or loss, is taking care of our bodies.
I liked school. I was creative and artistic and fit into most groups.
One thing that those who are in shape have in common is that we are restricting. When eating, we are choosing what we put in our bodies. This arrests unconscious eating.
I wish I had a great singing voice.
To be honest, I have never had a 9-5 job where I worked for someone else.
Nothing is rigid, and everything is movable.
Yoga is a part of who I am. It has given me a permanent relationship. A relationship between my body, my mind, and my emotions.
I started teaching spinning early when it was first happening in the '90s. I love the mind-body connection of spinning.
If you don't do yoga, it doesn't mean that you can't have a sense of detachment, which means not attaching yourself to your thoughts or your emotions. — © Mandy Ingber
If you don't do yoga, it doesn't mean that you can't have a sense of detachment, which means not attaching yourself to your thoughts or your emotions.
I think the combo of spin and yoga is a yin and yang thing. It's very important to have balance. I like to bring energy to yoga, and spinning gets you very connected to your core.
Twenty-eight days is what is takes to break a habit and to implement a new set of habits.
I always degenerate to chocolate and coffee.
I love the plie squat. I love that because I can feel my glutes and inner thighs, and it makes me feel grounded.
Especially when you have a lot going on, you must find a way to unplug and focus on yourself.
The forward bend really relaxes the nervous system and brings blood flow back to the brain.
Yoga can benefit you no matter what mood you find yourself in.
Speaking positively about our bodies is as essential as the physical activity we engage in.
Coming up with a simple statement like 'I choose health' is a good beginning.
It's no secret that I've worked with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Kate Beckinsale and Helen Hunt. These women have more than just incredible physiques - they have an inner strength, grace ,and comfort in their own skin, no matter what life serves up.
I love nuts. A handful of almonds, cashews, or walnuts will get me through a couple of hours. — © Mandy Ingber
I love nuts. A handful of almonds, cashews, or walnuts will get me through a couple of hours.
Each organ is related to an emotion, and the lungs are related to grief. When you clear your lungs, you eliminate grief and sadness.
Iyengar yoga, hatha yoga, vinyasa flow - I love them all! My go-to is vinyasa, but I really love a mix of the purist forms and the fun stuff.
Having the body you want begins with loving the body you have.
I am not a five-year-plan type. I tend to put one foot in front of the other and to allow things to unfold.
In yoga, the key to staying youthful is a flexible spine.
No matter what twists and turns your life offers you, your ability to be adaptable and flexible will help you to stay open to all of the hidden gifts that difficulty may offer.
When you stay hydrated, you're not as hungry. Sometimes, when you think you're hungry, you're actually thirsty.
What I do is I'm trying to bridge the gap between yoga and fitness.
Your body requires hydration to digest your food, to regulate your hormones, and to be able to think clearly.
Body image has a lot to do with where you're coming from personally.
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