They are the lyrics from a Lumineers song….that is definitely something I have been doing over the past year! Perhaps not by choice in some instances, but something I needed to. I dislocated my shoulder and ripped the cartilage in June 2024. I tore my muscles in my shoulder in spectacular fashion in the ocean. […]
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OMG, Bubba, my beautiful cat died earlier this year! I was gutted. Yoga did not take my sadness away…but it did help with my grief. I know some people reading this may be like … who cares? It’s a cat. That’s fine…keep reading, this post is not for you! Lol. For those who are missing
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I wrote this 2 years ago! I am clearing my draft blog posts and this makes me laugh to read it…yet still remains true.. Mantra: I am that I am I am 38 now and have been waving the single ladies flag for over 10 years. As I get closer to my forties, I am
Do you know what this pose is called? Dancer’s pose. Or na-ta-raj-asana in sanskrit. Also derived from ‘Lord of the Dance’, Shiva, a Hindu God. Shiva is dancing, Shiva is fierce, Shiva is working to maintain balance through life…mentally, emotionally, physically…bringing into balance all parts that make up a whole being. Physically, this pose has
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Are you one of those people that absorbs the energy of other people? Guess what – me too. There are people, places, situations and habits that I find so draining. Sometimes it is something or someone that you love…and yet, you still find yourself drained. If this is you – this article has been written
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So ften we can look at social media and see someone’s highlight reel. The wins and awards and beautiful moments of their lives. I know I look at some feeds and think – Wow, wish I was going to this exotic destination as I see people jump on and off planes. Sometimes I can feel
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“I don’t wanna lose controlNothing I can do anymoreTryin’ every day when I hold my breathSpinnin’ out in space pressing on my chestI don’t wanna lose control” Zoe Wees. Guess what? I also don’t want to lose control. I seem to have two moods. I don’t want to lose control, let me make everything perfect
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First up, what is your lizard brain? It is your primal part of your brain that keeps you safe and sound. The lizard brain is influenced by your amygdala in your brain which is associated with your stress response, anger and fear. It’s an important part of the brain however, sometimes the lizard brain can
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Do you have a pet? You have animals in your life Or maybe you live on a farm or in a rural area and surrounded by animals? If so, you are very lucky! Chances are you are a happier person for having pets, than not! One of my sisters got a cat last year and
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What are you doing this weekend to nourish your heart, mind, movement and spirit? 💗 There are a few different ideas about wellbeing from a wholistic standpoint and one of those is that there are 7 pillars of wellness: 1. mental,2. physical,3. social,4. financial,5. spiritual,6. environmental, and7. vocational Mental relates to your state of mind.
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