I actively love myself. Do you?

“I love you”, I say softly. “You’re doing great,” I assure the mirror. I love myself actively, as protest in response to messages of my unworthiness, as salve to heal the wounds from the chains and saws of unrefined minds, as defense in the lifelong war I have waged against my physical self. I chargeContinueContinue reading “I actively love myself. Do you?”

Release stress with 3 easy strategies

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyWJTN8LFYi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== The autonomic nervous system has two parts that provide balance for each other: the parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system prepares your body for arduous physical activity, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system helps your body to relax after danger has ceased. Modern stressors such as heavy traffic, unpleasantContinueContinue reading “Release stress with 3 easy strategies”

Improve your balance by developing strength, mobility, and flexibility.

Here are some images of me balancing on a see-saw with balancing poses! Notice how balancing in the Warrior 3 yoga pose requires flexibility in your quads, hamstrings, spine, and hips; mobility in your hips and shoulders; and strength in your feet, ankles, legs, back, and hips! If you want to develop your sense ofContinueContinue reading “Improve your balance by developing strength, mobility, and flexibility.”