The Homestretch | Yoga Sequence with Sierra Nowak

The Homestretch | Yoga Sequence with Sierra Nowak

We love a good yoga sequence, and we’re closing out the year with an everyday flow by yogi Sierra Nowak. This year, self-care activities have been much needed, and Sierra is giving us all a gift to take us into the new year, and beyond. We also had the chance to ask Sierra a little more about her fitness loves, challenges, and favorite things.

 Sierra is wearing our December look,  Polar Perfection. 

 

 Sierra wears our December looks,  Polar Perfection and Purple Haze.

Q&A

What is your favorite way to work out and why? 

I love anything that feels like an activity — HIIT workouts, yoga classes, paddle boarding! Basically, anything other than your traditional gym workout. 

How many times do you work out a week? 

I aim for three days a week — some weeks it’s only two, and some it’s five. I also am pretty active in my daily schedule, which I think helps! 

How do you overcome workout challenges?

My biggest challenge is motivation, so whenever I am feeling unmotivated, I try to envision my dream role and how I want to look on the big screen, and that always seems to light a fire under my butt!

What is your go-to post and pre-workout snack?

Pre-workout snacks for me are boiled eggs, oatmeal, or anything in that bland category, so it’s easy on my stomach. I wake up hungry most days, so I need to eat a little something before working out. For post, I am a sucker for a good protein smoothie, sometimes I also use those for motivation! 

What is your favorite cheat day meal?

Cheesy pasta is my weakness — I love a good stuffed shell dinner or a big bowl of baked mac-n-cheese! Love me a good carbs-and-cheese overload!

LIGHTNING ROUND: 

Matcha or Coffee – Iced Matcha, unsweetened with oat milk.

Yoga or Pilates – YOGA, ALL DAY!

Fall or Summer – Fall has my heart.

World Traveler or Backyard Explorer – World Traveler.

Gilmore Girls or Friends – Wow, this one’s hard. Friends, if I have to!

Early bird or Night Owl – Night Owl.

Tacos + Guac or Burgers + Fries – Tacos.


This yoga sequence was contributed exclusively to Ellie by Sierra Nowak, yogi, actress, candlemaker, and mental health awareness and women’s empowerment advocate . Instagram: @sierranowak.