Our energy shifts with nature, so why wouldn't our wellness routine?! Here's a fun concept: the sun guides movement and the moon guides emotional work. I started to sync physical activity with daylight patterns and shadow work with lunar cycles. It's really transformed how I show up for myself. Sun-Based Movement: Summer: Long runs, outdoor… Continue reading Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel
Category: Movement
Move Like the Animals: Fitness Lessons from Wildlife
Estimated read time: 2 minutes Wild animals showcase perfect movement patterns that build strength, flexibility, and endurance naturally. Nature's Perfect Workout Plan Animals don't exercise... they simply move as their bodies were designed to. By mimicking these natural movement patterns, we can restore our own physical vitality and prevent common injuries. Cat Stretches: Start each… Continue reading Move Like the Animals: Fitness Lessons from Wildlife
Movement as Medicine: Improve Your Mental Health
When we think about improving mental health, therapy and medication often come to mind first. But one of the most powerful tools is literally at our fingertips: Movement. Movement (aka from rest to motion) isn't just good for our physical health; it's essential medicine for our minds. The Mental Health Harvest of Movement Unlike medications… Continue reading Movement as Medicine: Improve Your Mental Health
Outdoor Fitness: Taking Your Workouts Outside After Winter
After months of indoor workouts, spring finally invites us back outside! Transitioning your fitness routine from the controlled gym environment to the great outdoors requires some adjustments, but the benefits: Fresh air Vitamin D Changing scenery ...make it well worth the effort. Why Take Your Workout Outside? Outdoor exercise offers unique advantages over indoor workouts:… Continue reading Outdoor Fitness: Taking Your Workouts Outside After Winter
Move It or Lose It: Movement Hacks for Busy People
Your body craves movement, but who has time for hours at the gym? These micro-movement strategies transform everyday moments into opportunities for health and vitality. Morning Rituals While brushing your teeth, practice single-leg balance. Alternate legs midway through. This simple hack engages your core and improves stability before your day even begins. Kitchen Moments Waiting… Continue reading Move It or Lose It: Movement Hacks for Busy People
The Power of Stretching: When and How to Incorporate it into Your Daily Routine
Are you looking to improve your flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and boost your overall well-being? Stretching is an excellent way to achieve these benefits. And the best part: it can be done anywhere, anytime. When to Stretch? Incorporating stretching into your daily routine can be particularly beneficial: Morning Stretching (5-10 minutes): Starting your day with… Continue reading The Power of Stretching: When and How to Incorporate it into Your Daily Routine
