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Easing Back Into Exercise
Blog post by Maya McCorkle You were made to move! Movement is medicine. Movement is a gift. Movement is liberating. With that said, exercise doesn’t have to be intense to be meaningful. Returning to exercise can stir up different emotions. Whether you’re returning after an injury, postpartum, trying to juggle…
What Is Reiki? How It Works and What to Expect During a Session
Blog post by Maddy Blum If you’ve ever felt curious about Reiki but weren’t quite sure what it was-or wondered whether it might be right for you-you’re not alone. Many people discover Reiki while looking for ways to manage stress, navigate a life transition, support their mental health, or simply…
What Is Reflexology? How It Works and What to Expect During a Session
Blog post by Maddy Blum If you’ve ever wished you could hit “pause” on a busy day, you’re not alone. Many people are looking for simple ways to slow down, reduce stress, and reconnect with themselves. While some people turn to massage, yoga, meditation, or other wellness practices, others discover…
What Is Size-Inclusive Wellness? A Beginner’s Guide to the Anti-Diet Approach
Blog post by Brit Guerin If you’ve ever felt like wellness wasn’t designed for you, you’re not alone. Many people come to Current Wellness after years of trying diets, gym memberships, wellness programs, and fitness challenges that promised results but left them feeling discouraged, ashamed, or disconnected from their bodies.…
You Don’t Need to Be Flexible to Start Yoga
Blog post by Brit Guerin One of the most common things we hear from people considering yoga is: “I’m not flexible enough.” Here’s the truth: flexibility is not a prerequisite for yoga. Yoga is a practice rather than a performance. You do not need to touch your toes, twist into…
Why Explore Thai Massage?
Blog post by Maggie M. The Healing Power of Thai Massage The Thai Massage modality is a powerful method of healing that combines compressions, acupressure, and passive stretching to restore balance for body and mind. Rooted in ancient Eastern medicine, Thai Massage dates back over 2,500 years and continues to…
Burned Out or Overstimulated? How Somatic Classes Support Stress Relief
Feeling Burned Out or Overstimulated? You’re Not Alone If you’ve been feeling constantly “on,” mentally exhausted, or overwhelmed by even small tasks, you’re not imagining it. Many people today are living in a near-constant state of stress or overstimulation. This can show up as: For many, traditional stress relief methods…
Trauma-Informed Movement Classes
Trauma-Informed Movement Classes: A Gentle Approach to Healing At Current Wellness Raleigh, we believe movement can be a pathway to not only physical strength but also emotional and nervous system resilience. Our instructors recently completed trauma-informed movement training led by Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Current Wellness founder, Brit Guerin.…
Navigating Gender Dysphoria in Fitness Spaces
Blog post by Vic Abate When Movement Becomes More Than Physical Navigating fitness spaces can be challenging for individuals of all types. Adding a gender nonconforming identity into the mix can create even more obstacles in what is supposed to be a simple movement routine. From quietly guarding single occupancy…
Come As You Are: What That Really Means at Current Wellness
Come As You Are: What That Really Means at Current Wellness If you’ve ever hesitated stepping into a workout space, such as pausing at the door, wondering if you “fit in” here, or if today’s version of you is enough, you’re not alone. At so many fitness and yoga spaces,…