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Time for a little life update. With a journal-entry vibe. If you follow me on social media (if you don’t, you should. @empwrwellness), you know I moved to Minnesota in August. I’m originally from Minnesota and always thought I would move “home” again someday. When an opportunity presented itself for me to teach in a …
There’s a lot of [positive] change going on in my life right now. In order to help my scattered brain, every day involves what feels like a never-ending to do list. But in the calm moments between all the craziness, I’ve been extra grateful towards everything that has led me to where I am right …
Let’s face it, a lot of us watch more television than we should (notice how I said “us”- I’m included in this!). Sure, we could sit on the couch, eat ice cream, binge-watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and proceed to zone out. But I am the only one that stands up from the couch and immediately notices …
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Let me start off by saying the one thing you’re all thinking- I’m biased. Obviously. I’m super into fitness and I teach yoga. But hear me out! There was a study published last year that looked at the effects of a 10-week yoga program on a college level soccer team1. The yoga completed was reported …
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Sleep I love sleep! I usually find myself going to bed around 9:30-10:00 at night, and waking up between 5:30-6:00 in the morning. This gives me a solid eight hours of sleep. Everyone is different, but this is what I’ve found works for my body. The amount of sleep you need may be different than …
As many of you know, I read a lot. I read medical journals, yoga studies, wellness books/resources, fun fiction books, etc. The point is, I read a lot! So here’s a list of some of my favorite wellness-related books. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by …
If you ever take a yoga class, by either myself or someone else, chances are you are going to do Warrior 2 Pose. Let’s talk about how to do it correctly. Benefits of Warrior 2 Pose Promotes balanceStrengthens legs and core musclesStretches hips, hamstrings, hip adductorsEncourages an open position of your chest and shoulders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7j7xeMTPXo …
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Before I took the initiative to actually learn about yoga, I thought it was all about handstands, downward dog, and laying on your mat trying not to fall asleep (i.e. shavasana). The first several times I attempted yoga I hated it! It wasn’t until I started reading about the foundations of yoga and the limbs …
In honor of International Yoga Day being earlier this week (on June 21, 2021), I thought it was appropriate for me to take a minute to share my five biggest takeaways from consistent yoga practice. You’re going to have “good days” and “bad days”. Some days I feel bendy, and other days I feel as …
Several people have told me that yoga is for flexibility, not strength. Frankly, this is just not true. I totally agree that yoga is great for gaining flexibility! True story: When I first started doing yoga I couldn’t touch my toes. Not even close. On average, I’d be able to reach the tops of my …
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