“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 chargeContinue 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, unpleasantContinue reading "Release stress with 3 easy strategies"
Be calm, cool, collected, and creative!
https://youtu.be/JQgfhuft45k?si=QGxBf_s1CNQj0NV6 Want to release stress, get out of your head and in your body, and boost calmness, focus, mental clarity, and creativity? Try this short practice with me! You will be engaging in movement, mindfulness, and breathwork (box breathing and left nostril breathing)!
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 ofContinue reading "Improve your balance by developing strength, mobility, and flexibility."
