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Budig has been practicing yoga for 16 years and teaching for 13.
Sunny Shokrae. Styling by Rika Watanabe. H&M by Lisa-Raquel at See Management. Shot on location at Sky Ting Yoga.
She cohosts the espnW podcastFree Cookiesalongside her girlfriend, sports reporter, commentator, and author Kate Fagan.
And shes spreading the message of aim true, her personal mantra,on Instagram.
Your mark is not necessarily where youre supposed to land.
Sunny Shokrae. Styling by Rika Watanabe. H&M by Lisa-Raquel at See Management. Shot on location at Sky Ting Yoga.
What you want is a feeling in your core and not necessarily a tangible destination.
The beauty of yoga is it can take on so many different styles and forms, Budig says.
You have this beautiful library to choose from on a daily basis.
If thats not possible, Budig says that online platforms can be a great resource.
(She herself teaches online through YogaGlo.)
Budig carves out time to meditate, no matter how hectic her schedule.
Its important for people to know there areso many different ways to meditate.
You dont need to sit down and stop thinking, she explains.
Inhale, I am energized.
Exhale, I am focused.
Repeat that over and over again.
Budig also loves cooking and recipe testing as a way to stay grounded.
And shes always thinking about what she can do to make her body feel as good as possible.
I travel with supplements and powders and essential oils, Budig says.
My little witchy apothecary.
Ultimately, Budig says that her morning routine is the most refreshing thing of all.
The pair sit on a bench with their coffee and talk to each otherno phones allowed.