Enjoyable Movement
Trauma-Informed Fitness
It’s socially accepted that fitness spaces are health-promoting spaces and, for the most part, they are. But what happens when someone has a negative experience or doesn’t feel safe, accepted or successful in a fitness space? Negative outcomes can happen when an industry is predominantly trained in physical health, and doesn’t have much training in…
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The power of moving slowly There is a wide variety of yoga styles and it can be confusing about which ones are right for you. One major distinction is fast-paced versus slow-placed. Fast-paced (power yoga) can often feel more like a workout, while slow-paced yoga allows for more intentional connection to your breath and body.…
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Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Series: Movement, Mindset, and Connection Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Series: Movement, Mindset, and Connection Are you in the prenatal or postpartum space and looking to move a bit more but feel unsure about where to begin? This feeling is very common! During a time where everything feels to be shifting, it…
Read MoreWhy You Need Yoga in Pregnancy (and Postpartum, too!)
There are a multitude of benefits of yoga in everyday life- improved mental health, spiritual connection, relief of physical pain. And while these benefits hold true through pregnancy as well, there are a few other reasons why doing yoga while pregnant and postpartum can feel really good! Breathing The use of breath is a main…
Read MorePersonal Training in Downtown Raleigh
Movement for All Bodies We are thrilled to welcome Lydia Howard to our team of wellness practitioners. She is a Health at Every Size® advocate and meets clients with compassion and individualized attention. Keep reading to learn more about Lydia and how you can work with her or head to our personal training page to…
Read MoreWelcoming a Prenatal/Postpartum Trainer to Our Team
Jenna Somich: Personal Trainer, Mom, and so much more We are thrilled to welcome Jenna Somich to the team! She is now offering prenatal and postpartum training both virtually and in-person at our wellness center. We interviewed her to learn more about her philosophy on wellness through movement. How does movement support wellness? I believe…
Read MoreCurvy Yoga Series in Raleigh, NC
Yoga for All Bodies I am Curvy Yoga certified! I have been practicing yoga for 7 years. I started in college and continue my practice today, where it’s needed more than ever. I stopped teaching after college because I didn’t feel comfortable teaching in other spaces, especially those where I didn’t feel my body was…
Read MoreSmall Group Training in Raleigh, NC
Empower Movement Series Join Brit Guerin for her small group training program, Empower Movement Series! If you’ve struggled with maintaining a routine with exercise, this group is for you. This program lasts for 8 weeks and is designed to build strength, increase confidence in movement, and help us connect to our bodies through breath work…
Read More6 Exercises to Avoid for Lower Back Pain
Find smart fitness so you don’t end up on the couch The majority of people at some point in their life will have lower back pain. I’ve worked with dozens of people who have pushed through rigorous exercise programs, only to find that their lower back pain is forcing them to rest and rehab. Instead…
Read More5 Reasons Your Workout Could be Hurting You
Exercise could be bad for you?! The statement seems counterintuitive, based on everything we are told about the positive benefits from exercise. While exercise can be an amazing tool for health and wellness, it’s also true that the wrong fitness approach can leave with you aches and discomfort at the least, and serious health consequences…
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