Making Things Right... We Have Tolerated the Intolerable. This weeks newsletter. Link in bio or mnlife.substack.com #makingtheinvisiblevisible #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rituals #resilience #piecesofyou #coercivecontrol #domesticviolence #innercoach #emotionalwellbeing #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #birdsinthebushorange #cwinspiredwomen #womeninbusiness #centralwestnsw #moorenourishinglife❤️
"Are the results i am expecting aligned with the habits I am following each day?" A great question to ask of ourselves as we try to create sustainable ways for Wellbeing. We do this for: 💃longevity 💃functionality 💃an emotional body that can fluctuate with the up & downs of life, 💃a mental headspace that can turn down the volume. It's not self care.. it's simply living. And we do it for ourselves because we are worth it. We are a lagging result of how we show up to ourselves everyday. Or not. What good thing are you going to do today that your future you will be happy about? Quote: james clear #midlife #practiceyou @jamesclear #itsaninsidejob #thingsthatmatter #h2h #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #innercoach #emotionalwellbeing #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #womeninbusiness #centralwestnsw #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
CWA classes just turn up. BYO mat. Book Directly @studioseedorange for all studio Classes #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofme #over50 #longevity #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #cwinspiredwomen #womeninbusiness #centralwestnsw #moorenourishinglife❤️
Somatic embodied practice - Practicing from the inside out 🤍 Embrace the journey from mind to body—life flourishes when you’re present in every space between your head and your feet. Live fully within your body, where true awareness dwells. ~ xx Shaini Verdon #somatic #embodiedmovement #spiritualpractice #yoga #pilates #yogapilates #sculptyoga #womenempowerment #humanexperience #practiceyou
DV is overt - the statistics for women being killed by partners or ex-partners are devastating. But it is also subversive -So many women feel unsafe and threatened in their own homes by the ‘nice guy’ the ‘great bloke’ the ‘successful’ man and live with Coersive Control - gaslighting, isolating, financial, emotional and verbal abuse. Often the abuser thinks they are entitled to behave in the way they do. It is not just what we see in the media, it is what we don’t see behind closed doors. It is insidious, damaging and traumatic. It destroys lives. Personal emotional regulation is our responsibility. Learning to deal with our own sh*t is our responsibility. Calling out bad behavior is a collective responsibility. It is imperative we spotlight conversations around gender violence. If you need help reach out to someone. I know it’s hard. You don’t deserve to live in fear. 1800RESPECT #emotionalregulation #selfresponsibility #thingsthatmatter #shemakesnews #innercoach #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #makingtheinvisiblevisible #moorenourishinglife❤️
Noen ganger er det akkurat dette som er min yoga praksis. Tenne lys, ta frem en kortstokk med fine ord og skrive📝 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Perioder med ryggsmerte kommer og går, så den fysiske praksisen endrer seg for meg hele tiden. Men dette har jeg alltid. Noen dager er det flere sider, noen dager bare noen ord💜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yogapraksis #yogahjemme #yogafordeg #skrive #practiceyou #journaling #dagbok #yoganorge
In this week’s newsletter - A Happy Equation... "We consciously choose change, or it thrusts itself upon us. And what we do with it will determine our relationship to it" Also a zoom link to a 20 minute stretch session on Friday Morning. Read more @ mnlife.substack.com or at link in profile #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #innercoach #emotionalwellbeing #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #cwinspiredwomen #womeninbusiness #tcucwd #centralwestnsw #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Unfathomable, irreversible things happen to people everyday. All over the world. The lights go out in people’s lives. There is no order or meaning to why things happen as they do. We don’t want to ignore the hardship, grief and loss. However we don’t want, or need to become embroiled in things that are not ours to hold. Acknowledgeing how f*%ked up the world can be, how destructive humans can be, reminds us to : 🧡 Stay connected to ourselves & what's important; 🧡Connect with those we love, & with those around us; 🧡Maintain our humanity and compassion; 🧡Be responsible for our own emotional wellbeing, seek help where we need it, & support others when they need it; And 🧡Remembering to look for the rainbows everyday even in the middle of the storms. #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #thingsthatmatter #gathering #h2h #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #innercoach #emotionalwellbeing #orangensw #grief #orangeyogateacher #cwinspiredwomen #womeninbusiness #centralwestnsw #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Mixing it up. Some days it's eggs & spinach & mushrooms. Other days it's a protein shake. Out of interest, gut health ... & just because. When Autumn shows its face, it's time for the wooden spoon, saucepan, oats & buckwheat to come out too. Soaked overnight before cooking for digestibility & added in all the other vitamins that come packed in the additional goodies just before serving. Cinnamon stewed fruit would be lovely too. Simply delicious🧡 #nourish #wholefoods #midlife #healthygut #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #innercoach #emotionalwellbeing #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #womeninbusiness #centralwestnsw #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Feminine Yoga ⭕️ Would you like to experience how adapting yoga shapes to the female body can shift your entire practice? How yoga can become both a radical act of self-care and a feminist tool? How can yoga be a tool to celebrate rites of passages - from the first bleed to the last? And what does it actually mean to adapt your practice to your menstrual cycle? How can we celebrate and honour through ceremony? And wait, what does the story of Shiva and Shakti has to do with all of this? Come join us at @studiomaoslo from May 1st til May 5th in Norway’s one and only Feminin Yoga Fordypning. <3 #feminineyoga #feminyoga #sisterhood #yogapraksis #yogalærer #yogateacher #practiceyou #meditasjon #menstrualcycle #femininewisdom #wombyoga
Ricotta+ lemon zest + lemon juice + chopped mint + parsley + sumac Mixed & rolled into balls add a little bit of delight to any salad. This one had roasted pumpkin & sweet potato, avocado, radish, greens, puy lentils & pumpkin seeds. Nutritious + delicious ✅ #wholefoods #guthealth #nourish #nutrition #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #rethinkingyou #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #orangenswfoodie #centralwestnsw #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
"Why do we do anything? The what isn’t as relevant as the why. And why is this important? Because it weaves a thread of conscious choice through everything we do. It becomes our baseline. Otherwise doubt and fear become the fuel for inertia and indecisiveness and a torrent of other less than life giving feelings and behaviours.” Read more in this weeks newsletter: mnlife.substack.com or at link in profile #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #innercoach #emotionalwellbeing #orangensw #howtohuman #orangeyogateacher #cwinspiredwomen #womeninbusiness #tcucwd #centralwestnsw #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
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OBSTACLES don't always come in cute furry packages😉 #challenge #yoga #downdog #midlife #practiceyou #coach #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofme #over50 #longevity #functionality #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #centralwestnsw #shemakesnews #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
It takes a village to raise a child... but what about as adults? It shouldn't stop at childhood. As adults, we also need a village to continue to support us and help us evolve as we move through life. All the markers for happiness & overall wellbeing hinge on our connection to others. I have seen my parents network of friends dwindle as they have got older. Loneliness is a terrible thing to ones emotional & mental wellbeing. Continue to seek opportunities for connection no matter how old. I love gathering - for classes, workshops, online, in real life, retreats, and around a table to share a meal. It is simply nourishing for our our body, mind and hearts. MNL is a great joy for me to build it as a place for us to land, find information, connection & resonance as we move through life. We are always better together💗 #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #innercoach #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #cwinspiredwomen #womeninbusiness #tcucwd #centralwestmsw #shemakesnews #moorenourishinglife❤️
WHO AM I? Do you ever look in the mirror and ask yourself that question? I do. By the time we get to this age we have taken on many roles & we may now be in a place of reorganizing & gathering a sense of who we are in the world. As we transition into the season of our midlife, our needs change. Identifying what they are is a necessary endeavour to engage fully with who we are and what we want moving into what can be the most enriching time of our lives as we gather up all of our wisdom and channel it into nurturing, guiding, & challenging ourselves. Getting quiet & finding space allows us to strip back all of the protective layers, all the narratives, and make the absolute best of the rest of our lives. So who are we? We are multitudinous, and ever evolving. Your Story Isn’t Over Yet. You better believe it 🧡 #itsaninsidejob #rethinkingyou #piecesofme #midlife #orangensw #orangeyogateacher #cwinspiredwomen #womeninbusiness #tcucwd #centralwestmsw #shemakesnews #aginggracefully #practiceyou #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
"It doesn’t matter how old we are, we keep asking the questions and refining the answers because we are still works in progress and we are always finding out who we are, what we love and how we want to get there. By unraveling from the bits of the past that keep us in a timewarp, we become unencumbered by the stories that prevent us from creating new chapters.” The conversation continues in todays email. Link in profile, on stories or go to mnlife.substack.com and subscribe while you are there #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Imagine 🙌 #selfcare #rest #recharge #emotionalagility #midlife #practiceyou #piecesofme #orangeyoga #orangenswaustralia #orange #rethinkingyou #moorenourishinglife❤️
The shapes we make on the mat are elevated to something more by the placement of our attention. Can we stay present & curious to the physical body & to what arises internally, adjusting our inner narrative as well as our musculature to be more at ease? In doing so, we create a dialogue with our whole body, including our nervous system, breeding the confidence & capacity to be with what is happening in the moment, serving us both on the mat & in life too... if we so choose it to. We get to meet ourselves wherever we are at, knowing that where we are at is always changing, helping us bring equanimity into our world. It is a constant work in progress. #yoga #piecesofme #rethinkingyou #emotionalagility #pranayama #breathe #itsaninsidejob #practiceyou #midlife #katonah #orangeyogateacher #orangensw #moorenourishinglife❤️
Is there a young person in your life who needs some support around anxiety & stress management? I am collaborating with @holistic_helzie to offer our first workshop for 19-30 years olds. It can be hard navigating life unless we build skills to manage the challenges Workshop #1 Let’s All Calm the F&%# Down : Managing Stress in a Busy World April 18 In Lidster. 6-9PM We would love you to join us to Stretch, Strategise & Share a meal. Link for more info & bookings in bio. #howtohuman #anxiety #stress #emotionalwellbeing #mentalhealth #itsaninsidejob #practiceyou #orangeyoga #orange360_allyearround #rethinkingyou #moorenourishinglife❤️
How long can a tree stand without roots? How are your foundations- the practices & habits that keep you grounded and steady? Those that help you withstand the storms of your life? #piecesofme #projectme #practiceyou #yoga #breath #innercoach #midlife #over50 #wellbeing #wellbeingcoach #queenagers #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #menopause #agingwithattitude #moorenourishinglife❤️
We are always trying to balance the tug of the heart and overriding intrusive thoughts in our head. Both fight for our attention. This week on the mat, bringing awareness to heighten and refine our connection to our inner eco system to enable contentment rather than struggle. For responsiveness rather than mindless reactivity. It is an ongoing process. That’s why it’s called a practice.💗 #yoga #orangyoga # mentalhealth #anxiety #stress #selftalk #emotionalagility #emotionalagility #midlife #rethinkingyou #breath #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #innercoach #yourstoryisntoveryet #moorenourishinglife❤️
"Our self limiting beliefs can not only stop us from savouring taste sensations, but also the sensations of living into the full experience of life." From this weeks newsletter. Read more at mnlife.substack.com Or link in profile #nourish #nutrition #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Forget the narrative. Create your own. Your Story Isn't Over Yet. #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
“Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do” ~ Rumi 🫶 My biggest passion is to practice & explore my own body, mind & soul rigorously each & every day and then be able to transmit this into my teaching so that each and every student can benefit from this in their own body and with their own experience ❤️ Picture taken during the women’s wisdom retreat 2023 Portugal at @yogaion_retreats ❤️🫶🙌 #proprioception #somatic #somaticmovement #movementspecialist #yogateacher #practiceeveryday #functionalyoga #sculptyoga #yogaalignment #alignmentmatters #soulalignment #practiceyou #spiritualpractice #spiritualjourney #contemporaryexercise #yogalates #yogafusion #functionalcore #womenshealth #femmeyoga #pilatesinspired #yogainspired #yogaforwomen #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womensyoga #mobilitytraining #bodymindsoul #mindfulmovement
"Midlife is a season, and is part of the cycle of life. Despite somewhat outdated popular opinion, there are still opportunities for growth." From this weeks email. Read more at mnlife.substack.com. Link in profile #nourish #nutrition #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Hoe weet je dat je echt leeft? Swipe 👉 Je denkt Dat je bent En het went Om te denken... Je weet Dat je leeft Als je voelt. #inspiratiedagboek #practiceyou #poezie #leven #denken #gedicht #versje #voelen #gevoel #gevoelens #emoties
To all you Queenagers...You better believe it baby. Midlife is a time of : 💃re-organising 💃re-evaluation 💃re-imagining 💃re-structuring It is a time to pause & intentionally show up for yourself -and step into your life to make the best of the rest of it. What this looks like is different for us all, but it all starts with YOU. I am so ready. Are you? #midlife #practiceyou #projectme #yoga #piecesofme #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #wellbeingcoach #orangeyoga #artoflivingskilfully #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Invisible Yet Essential. From this weeks Email out today. "I need a day of nothing, a reprieve from the spinning merry-go-round of my life. Shrug it off like an old winter coat and hang it by the door. I need a day where I am not asked, wanted, or noticed. To know there is a wall of silence between me and everything else" Lang Leav Read the rest at mnlife.substack.com Link in profile Subscribe while you are there. #substack #midlife #grief #breathwork #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Rest is #4 in MNL 5 foundational elements. When "rested, we are ready for the world, but not held hostage by it, rested we care again for the right things and the right people in the right way. In rest we re-establish the goals that make us more generous, more courageous, more of an invitation, someone we want to remember, and someone others would want to remember too." How do you rest? Truly rest? This is different to sleep because that is often unattainable ( hello midlife!), so we don't often feel rested. We explore rest in our programs here at MNL. We offer RESTorative Sessions. We believe in the necessary and transformative power of rest and actively help you to do so. There is a restorative session in March- link in profile. And on the 4th Sunday of the month @studioseedorange . Book a place on the mat. You won't be sorry. Quote : David Whyte #nourish #breath #rest #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #orangeyoga #yogateacherorange #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
Inhale. Exhale. Repeat. #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
"There is a prevailing theory that we need to know much more that we do in order to feed ourselves well... it isn’t true’ Tamar Adler #2 in our MNL 5 element foundational framework. 🌿Keep it simple. 🌿We do have agency over the what, why & how we feed ourselves. 🌿Eat digestible food 🌿Eat gut friendly foods 🌿Eat loads of plants 🌿Eat good quality protein 🌿Hydrate 🌿Move ( yes even a little walk helps food assimilate). 🌿Even the intangibles encourage good digestion...eat a meal with someone 🌿Start by increasing the amount of Wholefoods daily. This will nourish our bodies at a cellular level affecting mood, focus, satiation, skin, hair, energy, longevity & outlook. #wholefoods #wellbeingcoach #orangensw #guthealth #nourish #nutrition #midlife #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspan #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
From Queenagers to Teenagers, this practice looks after everyone. I resonate deeply with Yoga because it takes us through the ages , stages & seasons of life. We connect with how we are, work with the body we bring, with all of its joys & limitations & do so with a load of compassion, thoughtfulness & kindness. Yoga is for life. For physical, emotional & mental wellbeing & just ONE way to move your body. How have you moved yours this week?💗 #midlife #practiceyou #teenyoga #wellbeingcoach #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #rethinkingyou #resilience #rituals #artoflivingskilfully #piecesofyou #over50 #longevity #lifespan #healthspn #functionality #agingwithattitude #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
and still becoming … #beingyou #authentic #raw #doingthework #practiceyou #doitforyourself #wellbeingwarrior 🙏🏻 @kimanifambro
A love letter to read to yourself today💗 From todays email ... "Finding ways to tune in, nurture our essence so we can make the best of the reat is something worth taking time and effort for. There is a groundswell happening. I don't think we are happy to put up with our "lot" anymore. Would you agree? " Read the rest at mnlife.substack.com Link in profile. Subscribe while you are there. #midlife #unbecoming #connection #emotionalwellbeing #over50 #projectyou #practiceyou #yoga #mindfulness #transitions #menopause #moorenourishinglife❤️
You have to walk the path to find our own path. The destination is often unknown. There will be rough patches & there will also be great joy & beauty, yet all this is a mystery. It begins with just one step. The only other option is to stay where we are. Curiosity, plan & action shifts us from a place where we are to a place where we want to be. Just begin. #piecesofme #artoflivingskilfully #itsaninsidejob #coaching #practiceyou #projectme #midlife #moorenourishinglife❤️
Discover breath as a vehicle to empower movement in the body and stillness for the mind 🕊️experience movement as medicine and stillness as more than a temporary balm, but an invitation to reconnect to source, strengthening our inner and outer worlds. ✨🙏🏽 ☝🏽Link in bio for schedule✨hope to see you soon! #explore #freedom #soul #mindbodyspirit #breathe #healthylifestyle #healingvibrations #practiceyou #itsgood #yoga #self #meditation #daily #lifebeginswithbreath #breathwork #movement #bodymindsoul #spirits #alive #yogateacher #kundalini #meditation #daily #mondfulness
Things change over time, & sometimes it is time to draw a line in the sand, surrender to what is, and start the wobbly steps of moving forward. Holding onto things- past experiences and identities makes us feel safe. But what if the holding on is actually holding us back? From this weeks newsletter: Read the rest at mnlife.substack.com Link in profile #artoflivingskilfully #emotionalagility #midlife #reframe #innercoach #projectme #piecesofyou #practiceyou #itsaninsidejob #moorenourishinglife❤️
With our NEW Autumn book arriving soon … I need to make room! So these four beautiful, inspiring books are now available - 25% OFF! ‘Grounded’ by Ruth Allen from our Autumn Grounded Box (2023) Box, explores how connection with nature can improve our mental and physical wellbeing. ‘Practice You .. a journal’ by Elena Brower from our Winter Retreat Box (2023) is filled with sumptuously painted watercolor pages to inspire your practice of YOU. ‘Lovingkindness’ by Sharon Salzberg from our Spring Heartfulness Box (2023) is a groundbreaking and inspirational book on the powerful practice of Lovingkindness, or metta. ‘Mindfulness for a more Creative Life’ by Danny Penman, from our Summer Creativity Box (2022) offers insights into calming and expanding the mind to enhance creativity and find a happier way of living. 📙📘📗📕 The Meditation Box SHOP offers a small selection of books and other unique products to inspire your meditation practice. Stock is very limited. *Available until sold out, or 31st January. But we will wrap your book and have it in the post for next business day shipping. ⭐️ each order will also receive a special offer (discount) to experience our upcoming Autumn ‘Letting Go’ Meditation Box - shipping 6th March 2024. SHOP NOW OPEN www.themeditationbox.com.au/shop 🔗 in bio . . . . . . #meditationbook #booksale #meditationgifts #meditationinspiration #meditationpractice #learntomeditate #meditationteacher #yogateacher #meditationclass #dailypractice #australianbookstagram #australiansmallbusiness #australiansubscriptionbox #subscriptionboxau #creativity #lovingkindness #practiceyou #grounded #mindfulnessbooks
**Evening class TUESDAY not WEDNESDAY ** Regular class schedule this term. Mon 6.15am for the early birds Tuesday 9.30am before coffee with your mates 6.15pm for an afterwork unraveling Wednesday 9.30 Fri 5.30pm end of week chill Sun 4pm to get into a good headspace for the week ahead 💗 Text me to book at CWA... online booking system will be up & running when the IT dept in my head can sort it out😉 Book via Studio Seed Website for Studio classes Pop up Restorative, Wellbeing workshop dates out this week. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat🧘♀️ #yoga #yogaorangensw #breathe #midlifeyoga #stretch #méditation #cominghome #practiceyou #midlife #piecesofme #projectme #restorative #yinyang #moorenourishinglife❤️
Baggage & Bucketlists Taking time to reflect and carve out some thoughts about what to invite into our life doesn’t take long. It is an intentional process & allows us to springboard in a forward trajectory. To make a plan, we begin methodically & strategically. Firstly, a stocktake of the baggage we are carrying and how that aligns with what we want to do and where we want to be. How do we gather ourselves to take a step in the direction that our heart, and every ounce of our being wants to go, when we are being pulled, in so many other directions? Like a warehouse full of stock, we have to take inventory of everything, before we know if we need a fire sale or what we need to add more of. For most of us in Midlife, we have been at the buffet of LIFE & our plates are full. Maybe even, overflowing. To read more go to mnlife.substack.com Also An invitation for you to join me for a 20 minute lunchtime Baggage & Bucketlists Webinar Monday January 29 12.30PM where I ask you to consider just a few simple questions which will help you start to quantify how you want to be. Link in Bio Or go to moorenourishinglife.com/bnb #reframe #piecesofyou #emotionalagility #projectyou #midlife #practiceyou #rethinkingyou #artoflivingskilfully #rethinking #beginnings #moorenourishinglife
What if Wonder led the way? Curiosity is a catalyst for shifting our attention & mindset from a fixed state to one that offers more options & flexibility. We don't live in a binary world. Asking questions keeps us on our proverbial toes & in a forward trajectory. Tomorrow's email will help us step into a more engaged way of being. It involves us all, creating connection & community while in our own process of self cultivation. Curious? Make sure you have signed up to our newsletter. Link in profile or go to moorenourishinglife.com & sign up there. #itsaninsidejob #piecesofme #artoflivingskilfully #wholeheartedly #delightfully #practiceyou #projectme #innercoach #yoga #mindful #meditation #moorenourishinglife❤️
We simply can’t run away from ourselves. I know I have tried. We put on masks; we perform; our self talk can often be harsh; and our confidence can be so low we lose the capacity to be in the world with any vitality. The times we want to run away, are the times to step up. Take a stand. With & for ourselves. The more attention we pay to our body, our mind & our hearts - our responses, reactions, triggers - we learn to articulate how we want to be in our world. Understanding what & who nourishes and depletes us, we learn to define and refine who we are , what we love which opens up possibility & keeps us moving in a forward trajectory. This is the only way🧡 #piecesofme #innercoach #itsaninsidejob #emotionalagility #yoga #projectyou #midlife #practiceyou #rethinking #artoflivingskilfully #resilience #rituals #yourstoryisntoveryet #moorenourishinglife❤️
When it's too hot to cook. This little salad took me no time to throw together. A bunch of raw veggies chopped; herbs, nuts & seeds; Cooked up some soba noodles ( 4 mins); I mixed some almond butter @coolah.creek chilli jam, GF soy sauce, a squeeze of lime together to make a sauce to coat the noodles in when cooked. From an Ayurvedic perspective the best time to eat raw veggies is in the summer when our digestive fires are at their peak. So good... & plenty for leftovers the next day. #wholefood #summertime #itsaninsidejob #projectme #practiceyou #rethinkingyou #piecesofme #moorenourishinglife❤️
RITUALS I am a bit obsessed about ritualising things, particularly about how I start my day. It gives me a sense of assurance that not only am I taking care of me, i am staking a claim of ownership there will be some order to the day of my choosing... yes I start my day with hope because an ordered day is not always a given but we have to start somewhere right? While my mornings are currently a little more chaotic with my new furry friend, having rituals keeps me anchored in the things that are important to my Wellbeing, & helps me set my rhythm Like this Morning Brew. I always have a pot bubbling away in the morning. After a big drink of water, this is next. I love it so much. So do my insides. Made even more special with my new ginger grater…how beautiful is it? These morning rituals help us begin our day contemplatively rather than with a catch up - a much better foundation for our nervous systems. Tell me…How do you begin your day? #morningbrew #rituals #routines #projectyou #piecesofyou #itsaninsidejob #midlife #practiceyou #wholefood #beginnings #moorenourishinglife❤️
B E G I N N I N G S Setting the tone for your day, your week, your year, your life has to start somewhere. I love to begin my days at the crack of dawn when everything is fresh & new & quiet. And full of possibility. Awaiting to unfold. It would be somewhat of a lie to paint a picture of these past few weeks of languid summer days sitting on a beach chair, frolicking in the waves & drinks o'clock with friends. Yes there were those things...but i have a 6 month old border collie & the sunrise was less sitting on the sand meditating & more chucking the tennis ball to an obsessed pup at least 500 times ( not a lie🤪) & yelling his name double that amount as he took off after other furry friends. Not. So. Much. Relaxing. As with anything in life, appreciating & taking the delight out of things as they are, not as we think they should or wish them to be! #stillbeautiful #sunrise #artoflivingskilfully #wholehearted #practiceyou #ned #meditation #beginnings #startingover #intentions #itsaninsidejob #midlife #rethinking #piecesofyou #moorenourishinglife❤️
Being mindful of what we consume is not just about food. What we watch & listen to will affect our mental & emotional wellbeing. Much of the news is presented in an inflammatory way & can be biased & rubbish. I like to take my news as i do food. Small bites from a reliable source. Consciously. Mindfully. 🙌 Think Tapas rather than degustation. #artoflivingskilfully #projectme #practiceyou #mindful #wholefood #emotionalagility #mentalwellbeing #moorenourishinglife❤️
Yoga teacher Elena Brower and death doula Sierra Campbell get deep on Instagram. The two of them shared an important discussion about hospice and elderly care. 'How to have the hard conversations on Aging & End-of-Life with loved ones' Link to Instagram video post: https://buff.ly/3vr2Ru6 Sierra Campbell began studying yoga and Tibetan Buddhism in the late 90's and has served as a death doula for more than a quarter of a century. Sierra is a cancer survivor who understands firsthand the challenges facing patients and their families. Choose Nurture @choosenurture https://buff.ly/47lF5x8 Elena Brower is a yoga teacher, best-selling author, and podcast host of Practice You. She has contributed to the Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, Yoga International, and Yoga Journal. Elena is also a mother, mentor, artist, poet, and so much more. Practice You @elenabrower https://buff.ly/47h96xX
On my last morning walk of the year i am reminded on how to walk into a brand new year. Time dilutes the rawness & heaviness of anything & we are able to come to be with things as they are. By being gentle & kind to ourselves we can drop the struggle. Things can still suck but we sit with them better. 🧡Notice what you demand of yourself - we live in a fractured world that asks alot of us. 🧡Be rigorous about the rituals that hold you together 🧡cultivate inner & outer strength to nurture your tender heart 🧡do the things that keep you steady 🧡care for each other 🧡find delight in everyday And in this coming year Golightly with your hearts Love M #artoflivingskilfully #wholeheartedly #delightfully #smallmoments #practiceyou #projectme #rethinkingyou #midlife #moorenourishinglife❤️
Stormy weather passing through tonight. A bit like life really. Sometimes we just have to hold on, & steady ourselves as best we can until the storm passes. #artoflivingskilfully #emotionalagility #itsaninsidejob #practiceyou #midlife #moorenourishinglife❤️
Sunday inspiration #practiceyou #yogalife
Today I felt inspired to share this with you, in the spirit of building deeper awareness around a practice I believe in wholeheartedly! With love from me to you, B 💐 P.S. Come and practice Qigong with me for the next few Sunday mornings at 9 am EST! We tune in live/online for 1 hour via Zoom. You'll be glad you did...!🦋 #qigong #energymedicine #daoistarts #chinesemedicine #easternarts #healingarts #practiceyou #qigongeveryday #meridians #mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #nervoussystemregulation #cometogether #virtuallearning #communitybuilding
...and now we come to sit. Join me on Wednesday evening, December 6 for a guided meditation in support of @narkitawiley's show 'i found myself in the mountains.' I have the great joy and privilege of offering a meditation practice to the public - meaning all are welconed - in the center of this moving installation. We'll gather at the CU Denver Experience Gallery, take in the installation, and begin our practice together at 6pm. Get more details at the link in my bio. Bring your yoga mat. A cushion. A pillow. Whatever supports your body in stillness. Prepare to rest, relax, and breathe with me. No experience is necessary, but you definitely are. #meditation #breatheandbe #practiceyou #stillness
One of my favourite feature books from 2023 … ‘Practice You : A Journal’ by Elena Brower. This was inside our Winter ‘Retreat’ Meditation Box that shipped 6th June 2023. It was the ideal companion for our season of Retreat. 🙏🏼 150 pages of delightful artwork by Elena, questions and teachings, and plenty of space to write, draw, listen, clear, organise and reflect. “You are the author of this book your words make it sacred. Practice You.” Elena Brower ⭐️ there are a handful of copies of ‘Practice You’ in The Meditation Box - Online Shop (until sold out). ⭐️ SALE $19.99 (rrp $26.99) The most delightful 🎄 gift! Shipped next business day. www.theMeditationBox.com.au/shop . . . . . . #theMeditationBoxShop #meditationbooks #practiceyou #retreatbooks #journal #thegiftofinnerpeace #spaciousness #onlineshop #meditationpractice #livingyourbestlife #journalinspiration #selfreflection #innerwisdom #rituals #diyhomeretreat @the.meditationbox
R E S T O R E We use the poses to get into the body & take an inward journey of self inquiry. We converse with all of our inside people & use the time: ⚫️ to refine our awareness ⚫️ to unravel & rest ⚫️ to enlighten & surrender. A place to safely explore the crevices of thought and the scary obstacles in our heads. 🧡Always evolving body, mind, heart. Remember... It’s not always about doing. It's more about being. Our 2 hour Restorative Session + Supper is booked out tonight. Regular monthly Sessions in 2024 online & in person in 2024 or join me for Yang Yin @studioseedorange Tues, Wed, Fri, Sun #emotionalagility #itsaninsidejob #longevity #artoflivingskilfully #practiceyou #connection #connection #moorenourishinglife❤️
Calling all parents, guardians and loved ones...My tween and teen girl Reformer program begins in January and there’s only ONE spot left! Is your teen girl ready to explore Pilates while fostering new friendships and so much more? Register for practice you—a six-week course supporting the emotional and physical well-being of tween and teen girls using the Pilates Reformer! Hurry—there’s only one spot left! If your girl is… → Feeling stressed over school, homework, and grades → Struggling to handle stress in a healthy and effective way → Suffering from low self esteem and anxiety → Overwhelmed with her relationships with friends, peers, and family practice you is for her! This course is for girls between 10 and 15 years old to come together in a supportive community, learn Pilates movements on the Reformer, create friendships, express themselves through journaling, and master simple mindfulness practices. We begin in January and there’s only ONE spot left, click the link in my bio to grab the last spot for your teen girl today! Any questions, DM me. ☺️ #wellamnj . . . . #practiceyou #teenpilates #teenfitness #strongteen #teenspirit #tweenwellness #wellnessforgirls #pilatesforgirls #teenyoga #teenselfcare #teenempowerment #pilatesstrong #reformerpilates #pilatesteacher #yogatherapist #bodymindspirit #montclairnj #montclair #montclaircenter #tobepilates
It was sweet to connect Live today. Join me tomorrow at 5pm PST/ 8 pm EST for another moment of mindfulness and connection with self. . . #beginagain #beginagaintoday #newbeginnings #practiceyou #mindfulmoment #atomichabits #theholisticinitiative
Happiest 18th birthday to my first born Joshua Diego. I love you more than a million words combined could try to express. You are a gift to this world & I am forever grateful to be in your life. I look forward to seeing where the adventures of life take you- your next 35 countries and beyond. Know that ALL of you is welcome, at all times. Love, Mom
What can one say about Elena Brower? Sage, trailblazer, truth-teller, teacher, lover, wisdom keeper, elder, mother. All these and so many more. Elena is a hallowed name in our house and her poems sit on our kitchen table, read many mornings to set the tone for the day. A leader in the world of yoga, a bestselling author, and a world-class podcaster Elena has changed millions of lives. She has platformed, gestated, and supported leaders, nurtured under her wing, who are changing the world everyday. From the moment I met her, her deep care and compassion radiated. She is always present, always in support, always available with love, advice, or just time - the most valuable resource of all. Having Elena's support in the ELC is deeply gratifying and validating. I am honored to work daily to advance this cause that will heal us all. We are far better able to do that with Elena by our side. To support ELC like Elena, please go to: https://www.electedleaderscollective.com/home #Donate #YOGA #Meditation #PracticeYou #podcast #author #monk #poet #author #NYTbestseller #PublicServants #wholisticwellbeing #nonprofit #donation #mental health #mentalfitness #coach #coaching #mentalfitnesscoach #electedofficial #municipality #county #citycouncil #countycomissioner #staterepresentative #statesenate #congress #senate #healthylifestyle #politics
What can one say about Elena Brower? Sage, trailblazer, truth-teller, teacher, lover, wisdom keeper, elder, mother. All these and so many more. Elena is a hallowed name in our house and her poems sit on our kitchen table, read many mornings to set the tone for the day. A leader in the world of yoga, a bestselling author, and a world-class podcaster Elena has changed millions of lives. She has platformed, gestated, and supported leaders, nurtured under her wing, who are changing the world everyday. From the moment I met her, her deep care and compassion radiated. She is always present, always in support, always available with love, advice, or just time - the most valuable resource of all. Having Elena's support in the ELC is deeply gratifying and validating. I am honored to work daily to advance this cause that will heal us all. We are far better able to do that with Elena by our side. To support ELC like Elena, please go to: https://www.electedleaderscollective.com/home #Donate #YOGA #Meditation #PracticeYou #podcast #author #monk #poet #author #NYTbestseller #PublicServants #wholisticwellbeing #nonprofit #donation #mental health #mentalfitness #coach #coaching #mentalfitnesscoach #electedofficial #municipality #county #citycouncil #countycomissioner #staterepresentative #statesenate #congress #senate #healthylifestyle #politics
✨ Embrace Your Daily Awakening with Practice You Deck!✨ Hey, beautiful souls! Every day, we're presented with countless opportunities to grow, learn, and embrace the beauty of the present moment. This exquisite deck is your perfect companion on this journey of self-discovery and mindfulness. 🌸🌿 Why Practice You Daily Awakening Deck? 🌟 Inspiring Affirmations: Start your day with powerful affirmations that set the tone for positivity and self-love. 🌟 Gorgeous Artwork: Dive into the stunning visuals that accompany each card, beautifully crafted to awaken your senses and nourish your soul. 🌟 Deep Reflections: Use these cards as your guide for moments of contemplation, helping you gain deeper insights into your thoughts and emotions. 🌟 Empowering Guidance: Let the wisdom of these cards guide you through life's challenges, reminding you of your inner strength and resilience. #PracticeYou #ElenaBrower #DailyAwakening #Mindfulness #SelfDiscovery #EmbraceYourJourney #eclecticsoulgiftboutique
"Effortless Unfolding" refers to a natural and smooth progression or development of something without the need for significant effort or force. It suggests a process that happens organically and smoothly, often guided by inherent qualities or external conditions, rather than being driven by excessive labor or intervention. Imagine a flower blooming - it happens naturally as the plant follows its natural growth cycle and responds to sunlight and water. Similarly, in life or creative processes, "effortless unfolding" indicates that things are progressing smoothly and harmoniously, as if they are flowing effortlessly toward their intended outcome. It's a concept that embodies the idea of letting things happen naturally, without any barriers or struggle and being in sync with the rhythm of life that helps us to move forward with a focus on where we want to be heading.... 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘶𝘱𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 9𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦 "𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘜𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨" 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘖𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘵. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵. 😍 #practiceyou #effortlessunfolding #Iam #yourbestself #selfdiscovery #feelinggood #flyinghigh #youareworthit #self
I have been talking about the negative voice or the script for some time now. And I think it might be time to introduce you to Ms Grouchy (not that she really deserves an introduction!). Ms Grouchy is the script, my so called pesky negative voice, she shows up unwanted and uninvited. Ms Grouchy shows up in many ways, predominantly disguised in thought and feelings that I would not choose to have: - she makes me feel insecure and causes me to doubt myself - she makes me feel angry and robs me of my energy - she has the need to be right but compares herself constantly and therefore makes me feel low about myself - she is constantly in my head, chatting along and having a moan about everything and everyone - she is a perfectionist and feels guilty, shameful and insignificant - she feels insecure, never enough and therefore feels invisible and likes to hide - she doesn't think I have a voice and therefore nothing to say And thank God I now know that I am not Ms Grouchy! Learning to ignore Ms Grouchy by not believing her anymore and choosing the opposite of what she is implying was a revelation. And one that now gives me a choice to feel more energetic, have more clarity and passion and definitely more focus on where I am heading. What is it your script is telling you? And how would you choose to feel if you knew it wasn't you holding you back but only your script? #practiceyou #nomoreholdingback #chooseyou #clarity #intheknowing #passion #energy #awareness #wakingup #feelingalive
In the bustling town of Modernville, Maya lived a whirlwind life – juggling a hectic career, family and social commitments, and a buzzing online presence. Feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and mostly drained from being pulled in multiple directions seemingly having to juggling everything and having to please other people around her. Never finding time and peace for herself to rest and recharge and enough energy for her own ideas and plans. 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘳? One day at her lunch break, Maya met Eliza, a woman radiating contentment and calmness. Following Maya's curiosity, Eliza explained that she lives by the art of simplification: ✨ Choosing to eliminate drama in your life by choosing and valuing meaningful, uplifting and encouraging conversations instead of engaging in blame & complain. ✨ Carefully choosing what to consume online and on TV and limiting sensational news and limiting digital noise altogether ✨ Focussing on herself, the journey she wants to go on instead of using up her energy following random people's journeys ✨ Nurturing her well-being by "Putting her own oxygen mask on first" so that she can be present and energetic when around others. Maya adopted to the simplification process and soon enough noticed a transformation – better rest, clearer focus, more energy and a deep connection with herself and life's meaning and purpose. Maya expressed her gratitude for her newfound peace. And she learned that simplification isn't isolation; it's about choosing what truly matters. Maya's journey taught her that in a world demanding more, choosing less could lead to a masterpiece of simplicity and fulfillment. #practiceyou #Iam #discoveryourself #believeinyourself #onpurpose #peace #energy #focusonyourself #simplicity #simplify #nurtureyourcuriosity
Finding yourself also requires losing who you once thought yourself to be. Cultivating the deepest and most lasting forms of inspiration often requires the most habitual kind of consistency. Figuring out what’s right for you is acknowledging that different things are right at different times, alignment shifts as you do. Healing is often a process of being able to hold and embrace the contrasts of your experience, to embrace them. And to let them be. 💫 . . #findingyourself #selfstudy #findingjoy #healingvibrations #selfcare #walkingaway #evolution #dailypractice #practiceyou
We have been so perfectly moulded into thinking that we can only feel good about ourselves when we have achieved something, like: ✅ getting that job promotion and that job title ✅ reaching that pay-grade ✅ building that business ✅ expanding the business ✅ going on holiday ✅ running the marathon ✅ getting the car ✅ buying that house ✅ getting those shoes and the handbag or when we follow the socially accepted stepping stones (School, University, Getting married, Career, House, Retirement portfolio, etc) or when our parents are proud of us. Feeling good about yourself for no reason is a very uncommon perception, and one that isn't taught anywhere. I certainly didn't get it back then, more than 10 years ago, when my friend asked me what it would mean to me if I could choose to feel good about myself now, without having to delay it until I got the property and the promotion? This really got me thinking and got me curious to find out more. And now I make feeling good my first priority. In fact it has become so natural to me that I don't even have to think about it anymore. I just choose to feel good about myself for no reason. And because of it, all my little dreams, goals and achievements happened and still happening more effortlessly. Without the struggle and the hustle. And the best thing is, the same is available to You! #practiceyou #effortlessunfolding #livinglifetothefullest #theartofliving #beyourbestself #urbestself #thriving
The biggest "A-HA" moment that I ever had was when I first learned that every feeling and emotion we experience is coming from us. Every feeling is coming from within us and is not created by anything or anyone outside of us. Every feeling is created by our own thoughts. We are feeling our thinking so to speak. 💡 It is not your sister, your mother or your partner who makes you feel a certain way. ...it is your own thoughts that make you feel! Paying attention to and choosing good thoughts will ultimately make you feel good too. #practiceyou #simplifying #theartofliving #goodthroughtscreategoodfeelings #feelgood #youareworthit #becauseyoucan #consciousness