YOLO. A Time for Reflection & Gratitude

As we begin our second autumn season of classes at YOLO Wellness, I want to share my gratitude to all that this sweet community of friendship and connection continues to give. How you show up for yourself and for each other is the biggest inspiration of all. It began in 2017 after a move home and a dive into my passion for women's wellness. A friend telling me "you just need to start", an author guiding how to fold your dream into your everyday reality, and beautiful friends and family showing up for my first self concept series of classes. I bow to you. Fast forward through the grief, loss, wisdom, and kindness in this thing we call life; here we are. It is my gift to you to be able to share my passion and hold myself accountable for growth to be able to offer more. Our bonds strengthen as we are each others biggest cheerleaders. Cheers to 10 years of Women's Wellness, and cheers to each of you!! In Kindness,

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Balance. A note from a Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist.

We are all cyclical beings, and we have cycles within cycles that are required in order for us to be balanced and have a grounded sense of wellness. As Women, we develop a particular cycle that is a great indicator of our overall health, and it offers us incredible information throughout our transitions in life. Amazingly, the menstrual cycle can be used to observe and heal imbalances as they show up.

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Beyond the Pose lies the Connection; A memoir from my time in Australia ...

It was one of those times, I'm sure everybody can relate, when something comes out of your mouth; without hesitation; like some overpowering force takes over and blocks all rational thinking for less than 10 seconds; yes, that's all it took for me to say on a Facebook live that I was going to post for 30 days, 30 yoga practices from Australia. Holy shit!! I guess my confidence was on high from getting off the plane in New Zealand and driving a rental car on the Auckland freeway on the opposite side of the road - no problem lol - minus the contrary roundabouts & gear shift of course (and Dolores thinking I was going to veer too far left and put her in the ditch!!) And like sitting in the driver's seat but on the opposite side, I learned on the fly and found out probably more than I was prepared to learn about myself over those next 30 days.

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Yoga Props: do I or don't I ...??

Heading into a yoga class with your mat with the goal of a challenging practice, or an intention for a blissful savasana and you pass by the blocks, straps, blankets, and bolsters. What do you need? It depends on the type of class, and where the breath must travel. 

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The Plank: from the inside.

I have been getting questions about the purpose of a plank pose in yoga. Also known as Kumbhakasana, Phalakasana, or Adho Mukha Dandasana, plank has a place in a vinyasa sun salutation flow, and it can also stand alone. Looking within the purpose of yoga to align, strengthen, and add mobility to the spine, a plank pose packs in a full session within breaths. 

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