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Hi Reader, This is an invitation to spend some time with your body. That might sound kind of weird. But think about how much of your day you spend in your head. You’re being strategic at work. Solving problems at home. Thinking about what needs to happen next. Taking care of the things—and often the people—that need your attention. How often do you take the time to notice what your body needs? Maybe there’s some pain or irritation that has been getting your attention. Maybe you’ve been feeling stiff or tight. Or maybe nothing hurts at all—you just want to move your body in a way that feels good. That’s part of what coming to the yoga mat can offer. It’s not about beating yourself up, pushing as hard as humanly possible, sweating profusely, overstretching or moving into pain. It’s an opportunity to be with yourself and notice: What do I need today? What do I need this week? Is there somewhere in my body that wants to move? And for that hour, there’s nothing for you to solve. You don’t have to arrive flexible. You don’t have to be able to do every pose. And you certainly don’t have to make your yoga posture look perfect. Instead, you get to notice the little nuances your physical body is sharing with you. You can move. You can breathe. You can be still. And you can allow yourself to feel good. For one hour a week, you can set aside some of the thinking, planning and problem-solving and give your attention back to yourself. That’s my invitation to you. Everyday Yoga starts this Thursday, September 17. You can join me in person at Grandview Heights Community Hall or live online from home, with class replays available when you can’t make it live. If this sounds like an hour you need in your week, I’d love for you to join me.
Whether you join me or not, perhaps there’s a question worth carrying with you this week: When was the last time you spent some time paying attention to your body? Be well and happy moving, Lisa Supporting you in your physical activity journey.Together, we will use thoughtful and considerate movement to reprogram how you live in your body. Let's teach your brain to soften the intensity, and to grow your own ease.
Using exercise science, kinesiology, and yoga therapy, we can find a place that will not only allow you to move better and move more, but also increase the quality of your life.
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Struggling to stay consistent with movement? Each week you’ll get relatable stories, practical strategies, and uplifting tips to help you move smarter, feel better, and bring more wellness into your daily life.
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