Elemental Fitness

Our bodies are perfectly knit homes for our Souls.
“Everything we need we can find within.”
This may seem like a lot but again I invite you to ponder.
Being mindful of what we allow in…
…does it serve or detract from the person we are Becoming? Read More:

“And everywhere you go…there you are.” Our bodies are perfectly knit homes for our Souls. “Everything we need we can find within.”

Can boundaries be moved? Yep…just as boundaries are designed to keep the good in and the bad out—physically, territorially, emotionally—they can also be moved and shifted.

And we can apply that idea to our physical bodies and the way that we move. We tend to think of how far we can move as “flexibility”. But, let’s take that a step further. What dictates our flexibility, or lack thereof? Read More:

Boundaries…can be moved!!! We tend to think of how far we can move as “flexibility”. But, let’s take that a step further. What dictates our flexibility...

Any time we are feeling stuck, not getting traction in some area of our lives…we are likely to be spinning out in an old story. Be curious…we don’t know what we don’t know (and sometimes we may never know)! But, awareness of our own reactions is a solid step towards emotional maturity…a necessary part of getting unstuck. Read more:

You Stuck?? Any time we are feeling stuck, not getting traction in some area of our lives…we are likely to be spinning out in an old story. Be curious…

Why does it seem we have more aches and pains as we age? Why so tense? 🤔 The brain creates tension to protect us. Let's discover why... https://www.elementalfitness.net/post/butfirstbecurious

But first… Be curious Why does it seem we have more aches and pains as we age? Why so tense? 🤔 The brain creates tension to protect us.

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman tells us the eyes are extension of brain. Certainly supports the priority the brain places on vision…a survival thing. Each of our eyeballs has six muscles to move them up/down, side:side and in between to be able to see all threats...Read more:
https://www.elementalfitness.net/post/brain-candy-alfresco

Evidence-based shifts for robust aging are available to us—without going to extremes.

We may have to experiment a bit to learn what works for us and keep in mind our physiology does not like extremes. It likes balance and homeostasis. Enough challenge to keep it interested but not so much we’re overwhelmed. Read more: https://www.elementalfitness.net/post/shift-happens

What we eat is crucial, but equally significant is our relationship with food. Real food, as opposed to its processed counterparts, holds the key to unlocking our body's potential. Read more:

Nourish Your Body, Feed Your Soul: A Guide to Real Food What we eat is crucial, but equally significant is our relationship with food. Real food, as opposed to its processed counterparts, holds the key to unlocking our body's potential.

Aging isn't just about growing older; it's about doing so with purpose and vitality. It's about embracing the journey with enthusiasm and determination. So, what drives you to age robustly?

Aging Boldly: Finding Purpose and Community in Later Years Aging isn't just about growing older; it's about doing so with purpose and vitality. It's about embracing the journey with enthusiasm and de

In a world that is always awake, with information and disinformation to be sifted through constantly, where boundaries are blurred by 24/7 availability of almost everything—how do we ground ourselves, stay sane?

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System Check ✔️ In a world that is always awake, with information and disinformation to be sifted through constantly —how do we ground ourselves, stay sane?

Whether we want to improve our body composition, cardiovascular health, skillset, develop strength, mobility, athletic performance, improve longevity markers…or increase our capacity for emotional regulation, decrease self sabotaging habits, reclaim or explore our faith. I could go on but you get what I’m saying. It all comes down to a very simple (no one said easy) framework…

https://www.elementalfitness.net/post/before-you-try-harder

🧠Our lifestyles have rapidly changed over the last several 100 years and yet the safety rails kept firmly in place by our reptilian brains have not evolved much (or at all)!
So, how do we free ourselves from these primitive knee jerk reactions when they do not serve us… 🐊

Read on…https://www.elementalfitness.net/post/keep-your-reptilian-brain-on-a-short-leash

Do you ever wake up feeling a little stiff in your back!
Take just a minute to start the day with a little more spring from doing this!

It is finally here!😅

Truly a labor of love and I hope it serves well!

You matter and you are meant for Good things thoughout All chapters of life!

Aging Redefined: Simple Shifts for a Robust Lifestyle
https://a.co/d/iPSmXH9

Interesting article regarding possible effects of long haul covid on mitochondrial health. Whether affected or not an excellent reminder to boost our mitochondrial health through some very simple shifts.

Our systems are doing the best they can with what we give them!💥✨

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The Threat Bucket and chronic Pain

The Threat Bucket and chronic Pain Chronic pain is like an unwelcome guest that never seems to leave. It can affect anyone, young or old, and often persists for months or even years. But are you familiar with the “threat bucket” and how it relates to chronic pain? Let’s explore this concept. Imagine your brain as a bucket, the ...

When someone (aka ) can make an intricate subject simple it’s magical!

Embracing this neuro course and learning how to empower our nervous system via cranial nerves. 🧠 💣

Nothing like an enthusiastic, compassionate and invested group to make learning a fabulous adventure!

Excellent first day, Ladies…your beautiful energy is contagious!

And a little take out on a rock was a lovely finish to this day. Thankful.

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Morning vibes. ☕️ ⛰️

Today I get to introduce new students to Comprehensive teacher training!💪🏼 🧠

My gratitude for this role is immense.

Tomorrow is not promised…we each have the opportunity to make today one that makes a difference. 🙏🏻

You’ve got this!

So many reasons breath is important but this!!💥

Breathe people!!!!

Best studio dog ever. 🐾

He knows I’m going to be leaving…

…and patiently preps with me. 🐕‍🦺📕

So looking forward to sharing pilates gems with some fellow lifetime students!! 🤓

Begin.
Anchored.

What is your first thing in the morning practice?

How do you anchor yourself in a world that will have its way with you unless…?

You. Choose.
Dig deep and anchor yourself that you may shine.

You’ve got this. 🙏🏻💫

(When the pollen’s so crazy you lose your voice 🙊 and take some notes…)

I’ve hardly given respect to my previous decades (sorry, me) but this 6th one…oh, I’m paying attention. 😉

Are you making the space for the important moments, the life within your life?

It’s a struggle sometimes to simply Be. To acknowledge that life is moving along. To make very intentional decisions that shift the ground beneath your feet and maybe throw you off kilter…but you know it’s good and you dig deep into your beliefs and journey on.

As I challenge myself with these questions, I lift them up to you as well…what’s it gonna be?

You’ve got this.

“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.”

- John Muir

So many choices.

Make the ones that align with your vision.

Future self says “👊🏼”

No regrets!

You’ve got this!💫

Just start.

Show up for yourself.

It’s not easy or comfortable.

Neither is not hitting your stride.

Decide.

One step at a time.

Did you know that babies develop their walking muscles by getting back up when they fall? “I quit”, said no baby ever. 💫

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