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    Pilates and breath – your secret super power

    When you think of Pilates you may not think of the breath. Most people know that Yoga involves some deep involvement in the breath. Certainly in the Byron Bay, Lennox Head and Ballina area there is a plethora of Yoga

    Bridgid Pearse September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 Uncategorized 1 Comment Read more

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    Body shame is not something we want to pass on to our kids. Learning to appreciate and love our bodies as they are isn’t just good for us, it’s good for everyone around us. Especially our children. Children learn pretty much everything from us so we are in a great position to model love and appreciation of our own bodies to instil that in them. When young women see older women of all different body types continuing to be physical as they age, a world of possibilities is delivered to them. Embodied women change the world just be connecting with their own bodies exactly as they are right now. I am deeply passionate about supporting women to find a way to build strength and mobility by connecting deeply with their own body as she is today. Through Pilates, creative and functional movement I love to teach women about the miracle of their body and help them see themselves with new eyes. Find out why you need to stop judging your body in my latest blog in bio or https://www.movetonurture.com/2022/05/why-you-need-to-stop-judging-your-body/ #movetonurture #pilatesforeverybody #breakthroughtoyou #postnatalrecovery #keepmoving #healthyfamily
    Do you ever get distracted from life by judging your body? You might think it's too fat or too thin, or too old or too creaky. Or you might experience body judgement as the need to do every exercise exactly right. I want to remind you that your body is amazing, exactly as she is . I want to invite you to take a moment to revel in the mystery and magnificence of your body right now. 🧡 If you want to know more about why you need to stop judging your body check out my latest blog. https://www.movetonurture.com/2022/05/why-you-need-to-stop-judging-your-body/
    Do you know what your habits are? We all have habits. Do you know if they are taking you towards your goals or away from them? Understanding your habits is the first step to changing them. It's also the most self loving way to move towards your health goals. Looking at our habits, we learn to understand how our brains work. When we understand we can move past judgement and instead of setting impossible short term goals that end up defeating us, we can start small and strong and reach goals we never thought possible. What are your daily habits? The things you do everyday without thinking. Write a list of the usual order of your daily habits. Then sit back and take a look and reflect and see what you learn. This activity is the first step to prepare for my FREE 5 day Tiny Self Care Course. This Course will teach you about how your brain works and make it easy to make new habits. Find more info in bio x #healthyfamily #selfcarefirst #movetonurture #northernriversnsw #selfcarematters #mindfullife #longtermhealth #yourdeservehelpwiththis
    What do your boundaries look like? Do you get to the end of the day and find you haven't had any water to drink? Or you have been busting to go to the loo since 11am? Caring for others or working can take us right out of our bodies. It's taken me years to realise that my boundaries can be invisible to others and still be hugely effective! Having boundaries doesn't mean I have to say 'no' to things (although I might want to say 'no' and that is a highly effective boundary). This is what some of my self care boundaries look like: * A habit of filling my water bottle in the morning and having it handy through the day * Listening to my body when nature calls or if I am getting stiff and tight, I stand up or move around. * Regular days off from work to relax and enjoy myself. Drop me a 🧡 if one of these is your self care boundary or if you'd like one of them to be yours! If you want to learn more about Tiny Self Care check out the link to information about my FREE 5 day Tiny Self Care Course.
    Do you lose your connection to your body at work? I am thrilled to be hosting this event next week for Sourdough Business Women Ballina. Violet @expand_and_impact will share her story and tools for maintaining self connection. The evening will be a nourishing gathering @harvestnewrybar (you know the food will be great), local women and a focus on self care as a tool for resilience in business or at work. #investinyourself #northernrivers #northernriversnsw #movetonurture #sourdoughbusinesswomen
    Kids remind us that we change by feeling good. So why, when it comes to our own self care do we think getting tough with ourselves is the way to make healthy new habits? I have tried the hard road. Boot camp. Diets. Getting dizzy from hunger with a butt that worked so hard I couldn't sit down. Thing is I always had to stop because it was too punishing, or I would get an injury, or get sick or get my period. And then I would give up. Taking care of myself was something I would fit in after work somehow. Then I became a mum and something had to give. Self care had to sustain me and exercise and eating well had to be something I could do on my worst day. If you are ready to try Tiny Self Care and step into a new way of looking after yourself even while you are at work, head to my bio. You will find my latest blog on how to start a new healthy habit and info on my Tiny Self Care Course. We change by feeling good. Photo: @katrollings_lifestyle Make up: @_katy.hair_ Fiona & Hamish: @bumps_birth_and_beyond #selfcareisntselfish #selfcarefirst #ballinamums #movetonurture #byronmums #selfcaretips #healthyfamily #mumlife #due2021 #due2020
    If you are like me, you have trouble deciding on what knew habit you need in your life! There are so many to choose from: exercise and movement, drinking more water, eating enough veges, having a wind down routine at night... to name a few. If you get overwhelmed when trying to take steps towards your health goals here are two tip for you: 1. Focus on habits you really WANT to do, not those you think you SHOULD do! If you look at the list above and you feel excited by one habit over another, that's the habit to go for. 2. Find the tiniest version of that habit and commit to that. For example if your goal is to drink more water, commit to filling your water bottle every morning and having it handy throughout your day. That's it. #selfcareisntselfish #selfcarematters #northernriversnsw #ballinamums #byronmums #selfcarefirst #mindfullife #movetonurture #selfcaretips Tiny behaviours that we WANT to do give us quick wins that make us feel great and set us on a path to self care.
    Want to start a new habit or healthy routine? Believe me I have mad all the mistakes! That's why I want to share my new blog with you, my tips for starting a new habit. Our habits make us who we are. You have habits whether you choose them or not. And they are guiding you towards or away from your goals. My blog shows you how to get curious about your current habits (without self judgement) and how to zero in on the best new healthy habit FOR YOU. If you think you might be too old, too busy or that it won't really work, catch your thoughts, they are your first focus. BECAUSE we change by feeling good, not bad. Getting curious to change our self talk plus choosing new habits we REALLY want to do is all part of the approach. #
    We don't get strong and flexible with one Pilates class, the benefits layer on over time. For the last 8 weeks I have been doing restorative Pilates and yesterday I got back to my full practice for the first time since injuring my back. I felt wobbly and everything felt hard, but I had no pain and I was able to finish. I know each time I practice this week it will get easier. I am so grateful I have a movement practice I could rely on during my injury. Pilates really does have our backs! #movetonurture #longtermhealth #ballinamums #northernrivers #selfcareisntselfish

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