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Daily Affirmation: Every Breath is a Fresh Start Jun 29, 2023

Breathe in. Breathe out.
Repeat after me, "Every breath is a fresh start."
Repeat it as often as you need.
I know sometimes it feels like you need a do-over.
Take a breath.
Start again.
See you tomorrow :)
Cheers to your good health,
Meg

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When the Going Gets Tough... Jan 16, 2023

Folks, it’s been a rough morning.
I spent over an hour filming a video for the website, only to find out, despite my tests beforehand, the video had no sound and I’ll have to do it all over again.
I discovered that, despite testing the links in my weekly email when I set it up last...

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Thoughtful Thursday - Stand In Your Light May 26, 2022

Close your eyes for a moment.

Breathe in.... and out.

Notice how you feel. 

I'd like you to think back to the last time you went out on a limb, tried something different, tried something new that you really wanted to try, only to have someone judge you.

How did it feel?

Did it stop you from...

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Motivation Monday - Falling Helps You Succeed May 16, 2022

Falling.

Failing.

It hurts.

It sucks.

We avoid it at all costs - after all, we were taught that in school, if we fail a test, or fall off the monkey bars, we're not going to pass our classes, we're going to be laughed at, we aren't going to be "cool", or "rich" or, "successful".

So we do...

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Technique Tuesday - Trikonasana Triangle Pose Pt 4 May 10, 2022

Welcome to our fourth and final instalment of Trikonasana or Triangle pose variations!

This is a fantastic way to open hips, heart and shoulders, strengthen legs and abdominal and back muscles, and even open shoulders, as we will see in the more advanced bind variation today.

As always, listen to...

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Technique Tuesday - Triangle Variations Pt. 3 May 03, 2022

Hello and welcome to a new Techniques Tuesday, where we'll be exploring Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose. Today is a modified chair version, that is usually accessible for many people.

As always, listen to your body, rest and modify as needed, and stop if you feel ANY pain. While this is a pose...

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Thoughtful Thursday - Understanding Our Unique Silence Apr 28, 2022

(Image via @thegoodquote on Instagram)

How do we communicate with others?

How do we allow others to communicate with us?

Do we get quiet and really listen, or are we too busy?

So often we think we know the people in our lives, that we know ourselves, but how often do we allow those unique...

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Wellness Wednesday - Touch the Earth Apr 20, 2022

Today, take a moment to connect to the Earth.

You know, that big, blue ball that floats through space?

The one we live on, but don't always give a second thought to?

Yeah, that Earth.

Connect with it today.

Earth day is coming and we need to realize that we are more alike with Her than we are...

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Technique Tuesday - Triangle Variations Pt. 2 Apr 19, 2022

Hello and welcome to a new Techniques Tuesday, where we'll be exploring Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose. Today is a second stage, where we go a little deeper.

As always, listen to your body, rest and modify as needed, and stop if you feel ANY pain. While this is a pose often used in yoga classes,...

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Motivation Monday - Be Patient With Yourself Apr 18, 2022

(Image by @thoughtandcolor via Instagram)

They say patience is a virtue.

I don't know who "they" are, but I certainly have days where I am really lacking in that virtue!

Here's the thing, though; we really need to learn it, especially when it comes to ourselves and our goals.

When you...

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Thoughtful Thursday - Do You Allow Yourself to Feel? Apr 14, 2022

(Image by @iamtaniahart via Instagram)

Take a quiet moment for yourself.

Place a hand over your heart space and one over your abdomen.

Close your eyes if you are comfortable.

Whether you are seated or standing, notice how you feel.

How do you feel, right now, in this moment?

What emotions are...

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Wellness Wednesday - Breathe to Heal Apr 13, 2022

Let's take a moment, just a moment, and breathe.

Sit for a moment, finding your comfortable seat, so that you are sturdy and grounded.

Relax your shoulders away from your ears.

Place a hand over your heart space, another over your abdomen.

Feel your breath as you breathe naturally.

Just notice...

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