Supporting Mental Health All Year Long
As May comes to an end my heart is full reflecting on all the many ways I saw fitness professionals fundraise and advocate in support of mental health awareness. Of course, you know this is more than just a month-long mission, so I wanted to share some additional ways you can continue to support mental…
Arrival Practice for Group Fitness Instructors: Transition into Mindful Movement
As a group fitness instructor, you want to create an environment where your students can feel comfortable, focused, and ready to move. But how do you help them transition from their busy day to a space that’s more conducive of mindful movement? In the video below, I share an example of an arrival practice that…
Not quite cool as a cucumber: A mindful approach to overcoming your nerves before teaching.
As a fitness professional, I’m sure you know the feeling of pre-class jitters and are familiar with performance anxiety. Whether you’re about to lead a group fitness class or teach a one-on-one session, it’s common to feel nervous before your client walks in or as your turning on your mic. It makes sense, I mean…
3 Tips for Turning Routines into Rituals
Some people like to wake up early and start their day with a morning workout. Other people enjoy spending their mornings catching up on their favorite news sites, while some prefer a slow morning routine that involves meditation or reading. And some people need to have a cup of coffee before they can even function…
I used to hate meditation.
I have a confession. I can’t believe I’m saying this but… I couldn’t stand meditation when I first tried it. I know right? The yoga teacher turned mindfulness mentor hated meditation? Yup. And if you’re anything like I was back then, keep reading because I think there’s hope for both of us. When I first…
New Year, Be You: How to set New Year’s Resolutions without Overwhelm
The new year brings with it a surge of motivation for many people. Let’s call this the resolution rush. The resolution rush has everyone excited to start fresh. The gym floor is crowded. Studio waitlists are packed. Seems like all anyone is talking about is how they’re going to make BIG changes this year. We’re…
What to look for in a therapist?
Finding the right therapist can feel a little bit like navigating the world of dating. Much like someone trying out a new personal trainer or group class for the first time, whether or not someone comes back is not just based on how much they sweat. People base their decisions on whether or not to…
How to know when it’s time to add mindfulness to your fitness classes:
It’s quite difficult to stay in the present moment. Even outside of the gym or studio, our brains like to toggle between past-mind and future-mind. And for our students, working out is often accompanied by difficult thoughts and emotions: frustration over not seeing changes quick enough, or thoughts of being “less than” or “not enough”…
All The Reasons Why Mindfulness Is Not a Waste of Time
You just finished teaching a particularly challenging group exercise class and decide to end the session with a bit of quiet reflection. Your students aren’t used to the tradition of Savasana, and some have even admitted to you that they dislike yoga, so you decide to ease them in gently, offering options for different ways…
When and where can you use mindfulness in your fitness classes?
The great thing about mindfulness, is it can be practiced at any time. This means you can use mindfulness techniques at the beginning, middle, and end of your group fitness classes or personal training sessions. At the start of your class you can cue grounding techniques to help your students arrive, ease out of their…
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