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Research shows that keeping a regular exercise regimen the days leading g to Thanksgiving can greatly aid in ideal digestion following the big meal…

1. 🏃🏻‍♀️ 2. 🥘 3. 👌🏻

With this in mind, I will be hosting 2 DETOX YOGA classes this week full of twists + turns to get your body moving‼️

See the flyer above for locations + times ⬆️

Keep reading for more ways to have a HEALTHY Thanksgiving ⬇️

— Before Dinner —
🥑 A HIGH PROTEIN BREAKFAST will keep your blood sugar stable throughout the entire day. (Try: a green smoothie with avocado, nut butter, ginger + water)

🥜 A PRE-DINNER SNACK will ensure you can better control your portions at the table. (Try: a large handful of nuts + 8oz lemon water)

— During Dinner —
🍽️ Speaking of PORTION CONTROL —
(Try: 1/2 plate of veggies, 1/4 protein, 1/4 carbs)

🥘 MEAL SEQUENCING the Thanksgiving dinner will boost digestion. (Try: first salad, meat + cooked veggies, carbs then dessert — that means eat alllll your raw veggies + fiber first before continuing on meat + cooked veggies, etc…)

— After Dinner —
🏈 GET MOVING‼️ The sugar WILL set in and if you don’t start moving your body you know it’s gonna go where you don’t want it! 🤣 (Try: going for a walk or playing a game of flag football)

🛌 Finally, get a decent night’s SLEEP! There’s nothing better for the body, or the mind, than some rest 😁

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Chill the f-out with me tonight in a slow-flow Yoga class by candlelight

TONIGHT, Nov 16 - 7:30pm


🧘🏻‍♀️➕🕯️🟰👌🏻😌🛌

📸 Manjari Desai

Yoga for Wellbeing — Gain a Sense of Mind and Body 🧘🏻‍♀️

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT‼️‼️

Join us in a FREE class for all levels led by me, Brook Evans-Fabian (a 200-Hour Certified Yoga instructor 😆)

Please bring your own mat if possible; the library has a limited supply.

Designed for Adults 18+

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🕷️ Halloween-Themed Yoga 🕷️

👻 Monday, Oct 30 - 12:00pm .arboretum

🎃 Tuesday, October 31 - 11:00pm

My absolute favorite mat ever, made by VAYUMUDRA (now Zencore Yoga) is no longer being made 😓

I hate when that happens!

So now I’m on the search for my ideal Yoga mat in 2023…

[Scroll to the bottom if you’re impatient]

Disclaimer: if you are just starting Yoga; not even sure if you’re going to like it - just go to FiveBelow etc. and get a cheap mat to try. After, say 10 classes, if you think you want to continue Yoga, THEN AND ONLY THEN do I suggest investing in the mat discussed below.

Continuing on…

My Guidelines for Choosing the Ideal Yoga Mat in 2023
- No smell - whatsoever!
- Stays rolled
- Unrolls flat
- Grippy but not textured
- Dark color
- Made primarily of rubber
- Over 70 inches long
- 5 mm thick (6 if you’re 50+ or have injuries but no more than 6)
- Easy to clean
*Included with a strap or bag is very nice but, in my opinion, not a deciding factor

Because after hundreds of classes, trying allll the mats, here’s what I know…

Trial + Error Conclusions:
- Too thick and it’s difficult to balance bc it’s just too squishy
- Too thin and it’s not squishy enough to properly cushion your knees, wrists, ankles
- Light colored rubber leaves stains
- Many Synthetic materials have an odor
- Those HIIT mats are just too short for anyone
- It’s actually dangerous if your mat’s edges curl up (eventually you WILL trip)

— I also have some opinions —

Personal Preference:
- Designs, grids, and lines are distracting from your body’s natural alignment
- Texture doesn’t feel nice when applying heavy pressure - like on the heel of your hand in side plank 😩
- Bright colored mats seem nice in the store but actually in practice can be overstimulating

Ready for the WINNER?

Congratulations, PRO YOGA MAT by 🥳

Latex-free, pro-tested and super grippy - Manduka’s PRO Yoga Mat was the winner of my ideal Yoga mat in 2023 and lucky for you, it’s available on Amazon 👍🏻👍🏻

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4 Physical Benefits of Yoga 🧘🏻‍♀️

1. GLOWING SKIN

Yoga helps the body to flush out toxins and as a result, the body maintains proper blood circulation - which in turn gives us healthier skin and a rosy glow!

But also…

2. LOOK GOOD NAKED

Yoga increases fat loss, muscle tone and flexibility and as a result, we build long, sculpted muscles - which in turn gives us hella confidence n**e!

So then…

3. BEST S*X LIFE

Yoga improves endurance and flexibility and as a result, increased blood flow throughout your body - which can support sexual arousal and boost serotonin!

Which leads to…

4. BYE BYE, INSOMNIA

Yoga uses mindfulness as well as breathing techniques and as a result, stress is decreased while melatonin is increased - which improves your overall quality of sleep!

So…
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?

Book a Private Lesson TODAY!

Comment with a “🧘🏻‍♀️” if you want me to DM you! ✌🏻

YOGA FOR WELLBEING TOMORROW‼️

Come join my FREE pose fundamentals class, Yoga for Wellbeing, at the Union West Regional Library in Indian Trail, NC 🧘🏻‍♀️

Thursday, October 5 from 11:30-12:30

Looking forward to seeing you there‼️

🚨SUB ALERT‼️

Tonight I’ll be teaching FOUNDATION, a hot yoga class concentrating on the yoga fundamentals
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MONDAY 7:30-8:30pm

Come Join Me!

YOGA FOR WELLBEING ——

A FREE monthly Yoga class focusing on the Yoga Fundamentals —

Like Sun Salutations, Warrior Series

— As well as Breathing Techniques, Meditation + Mindfulness

Every Thursday morning 11:30-12:30

Starting September 7, 2023

At the Union West Regional Library

Now Teaching —
YOGA BODY SCULPT

TUESDAY at 11am

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THURSDAY at 7:30pm



The perfect combo of
VINYASA YOGA + MAT PILATES with a touch of DANCE 💃

Stay Tuned for the announcements of other classes:
HATHA YOGA 🧘🏻‍♀️
FAT BURNING PILATES + SCHWINN SPIN 🚴