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Therapy Thursday
What is a mantra? A mantra is an influential, dynamic affirmation or phrase that can support focus and relaxation. Mantras can start with “I am…” I am calm. I am relaxed. I am happy. I am loved. What mantra can you add? One of my favorite mantras is “Ebb and flow, come and go” from Kristin McGee‘s 5-minute guided…
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Mindful Monday
How to use your body to soothe your mind. Calm Practice 🫨Somatic Shaking 🫨 When we experience a shock, upset or trauma, one of the body’s natural responses is to shake. This motion can help release energy, which ‘completes’ the stress response and regulates the nervous system. Intentional shaking can dissolve stress and move the nervous…
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Happy Birthday Tali 🐱 + Happy Pelo-versary 🚴♀️
Celebrate the small joys and wins each day! My soulmate cat, Cali crossed over the rainbow bridge (losing her battle with chronic kidney disease) on April 4, 2024. Exactly 10 days later a precious and playful brown tabby cat entered the world. A unique orange marking on her foot brings out the Cali (a calico…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week Is your tummy craving a classic BLT but your health conscious mind is pushing you towards a plant-based option? Try a TLT (Tempeh, Lettuce, and Tomato)! A special thank you to Peloton Head Instructor, Robin Arzón for sharing this vegan recipe in her recent Swagger Society newsletter. Ingredients Tempeh (1) 8-ounce…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week In honor of Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell returning to the studio from maternity leave next month (January 2025), this week’s recipe features a healthier option for a comforting dish from Emma’s recent e-newsletter. Sweet potatoes can also be a tasty side dish to any festive holiday meal. Smashed Sweet Potatoes…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts. While these things may make us happy, will they bring us lasting fulfillment or temporary pleasure? Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family (fur babies included) counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small.…
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Mindful Monday
Role Models Perseverance is the continued effort to do something despite difficulties or failure. How would a person you admire deal with your problems? What would this person say or do to keep persisting? * After completing the first leg in Peloton’s Palomar Mountain Climb Series with Christine d’Ercole today (May 18, 2024),…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts. While these things may make us happy, will they bring us lasting fulfillment or temporary pleasure? Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family (fur babies included) counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small.…
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Workout Wednesday
Are you seeking new core exercises to complement your movement practice? Do you want to improve your performance on the bike, tread, or row? Try these 10 core exercises, recommended by Peloton instructor, Rebecca Kennedy. For a detailed description of each movement and modifications, click here. Single Leg Lifts 10 – 20 repetitions 1 –…
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week If your garden is bursting with ripe tomatoes, here is a lunch or dinner recipe to make great use of those tomatoes! No garden? Simply pick up a few large Heirloom tomatoes at your local farmer’s market or grocery store. Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomato Salad *A special thank you to wellness…