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✨ Pause Instead of Push ✨ The holiday season

✨ Pause Instead of Push ✨

The holiday season often feels like a race, but what if you gave yourself permission to slow down?

🌟 Pausing allows you to reflect on what truly matters, reconnect with what’s important, and recharge your energy.

🌿 Taking even a few minutes to pause—whether it’s to breathe, journal, or simply sit quietly—can bring clarity and calm.

💫 When you pause, you don’t fall behind; you gain the presence to approach your day with intention.

Slowing down is a gift you give to yourself and those around you.

How will you create space for a pause today? 💛

#PauseInsteadOfPush #HolidayMindfulness #SeasonOfCalm #ReflectAndRecharge

Got a minute? Take this super quick breath break w

Got a minute? Take this super quick breath break with me.😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

🚨ATTN! There’s going to be a very special opportunity to pause together next week.

Comment PAUSE to be the first to know🙏🏼

#pranayama #breathwork #consciousliving #intentionalliving #holidaytips #yogaforall #winterwellness #winteryoga

Get ready to exhale 12/12…get ready to pause #

Get ready to exhale 12/12…get ready to pause

#pranayama #yogaflow #meditationpractice #peacefulpause #wintervibes #yogainwinter

Why are we our own worst critic? Have you noticed

Why are we our own worst critic?
Have you noticed how much harsher you are on yourself than you’d ever be on someone else? That inner critic can be loud, but yoga teaches us that we are not our thoughts.
You have the power to replace judgment with compassion and re-record the tape playing in your head every day.
Try these 3 steps:
🌥️ Pause: Notice (without judgment!) one unkind thought that’s been running through your mind.
🌟 Replace: Trade that thought for a loving affirmation like “I am enough exactly as I am.”
🌿 Grow: Every time you choose kindness over criticism, you’re rewriting your story into one of compassion and strength.
Your inner voice matters. Speak to yourself with the same love and grace you would others. 💕

#RewriteYourStory #InnerPeace #SelfCompassionJourney #GracefulLiving #BeGentleWithYourself #selfpressure #motherhoodjourney

Best Black Friday gift?! A calm and present you

Best Black Friday gift?! A calm and present you

The endless to-do lists, last-minute shopping, and pressure to do it all—sound familiar? This season, I’m choosing presence instead. 🌿

Even in the midst of the darkness of winter, there’s always a light waiting to shine: YOU.

Try repeating these mantras on a big breath the next time you feel overwhelmed:
💡 “I am a light in the darkness.”
💨 “There is calm in the chaos.”
🌺 “I don’t need to do it all to make this season meaningful.”

The greatest gift you can give this holiday season is showing up as your calm, present self. Your family will feel it, and so will you.

What’s one way you’re staying present during the holiday chaos? Let’s share and inspire each other!👇🏼👇🏼

#MindfulHolidays #FindYourLight #SelfKindness #SeasonOfCalm #gentleparentingtips

I realized the other day that I am always waiting

I realized the other day that I am always waiting “until…”

🤔 Until what, I don’t even really know.
Until I have more free time?
Until I regain my pre-babies body?
Until I make more money?
Until my kids are older?

We have a constant pressure of a to-do list that never ends. 📝
And then we are haunted by “what ifs”that keep us awake at night. 🌙

It’s so easy to get caught up in all we have to do that we forget to just be.

🌸 And that peace we so desperately seek?
Peace is only in the present.

✨ Try this today:
Pause and take a deep breath. 🌬️
Feel the air fill your lungs and the long exhale.

Focus on this moment:
🤗 The feel of your child’s hug.
☕ The warmth of your coffee.
🌿 Or even the stillness in your own breath.

When overthinking starts to creep in, gently guide yourself back to what’s in front of you. 🌟

Awareness isn’t about perfection; it’s about pausing long enough to truly be.

💕 You are here, and that is everything.

💬 What’s one way you’re being present today?

#BePresent #MindfulMotherhood #OverwhelmToCalm #AwarenessInAction #GentleParentingTips

Did you know your energy is your most precious res

Did you know your energy is your most precious resource? It fuels every decision, interaction, and moment of your life. But are you taking time to refill your cup? 💧✨

Your energy reflects how well you care for yourself. It’s not about doing more—it’s about being intentional with what fuels you.

Here’s how to protect and recharge:
🌞 Start with awareness.
🛑 Set boundaries.
🤸‍♀️ Move your body.
💧 Hydrate mindfully.
💛 End your day with gratitude.

These small, mindful actions build the foundation for a lighter, more connected day. You have the power to protect your energy, one choice at a time. 🌿

#ProtectYourEnergy #MindfulLiving #SelfCareTips #GratitudePractice #DailyNourishment

✨Yoga Snack of the Day: Move Through the Season

✨Yoga Snack of the Day: Move Through the Season with Ease and Intention

The holidays can feel like a never-ending marathon. But what if you could approach every task with grounding instead of overwhelm? 🌺

Here’s 3 simple ways to get grounded:
🌬️ Before starting any task—like doing the shop or prepping meals—pause and take five deep breaths.
💃Play music you love and dance!
🪷 Say the mantra: “May I find ease.”

Taking small pauses can transform how you feel and help you show up for yourself and your family with peace and purpose.

⁉️What’s one holiday task you’re bringing ease and intention to today? Comment below 👇🏼

#MindfulHolidays #EaseAndIntention #GentleLiving #HolidayCalm #SelfCareForMoms

If one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids

If one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is our presence, imagine the value of teaching them how to access their own🙏🏼

#consciousparenting #meditatingmama #mindfulmama #meditationforkids #yogamomsofig #parentingtips #intentionalparenting #intentionalliving

👀Googles extreme fatigue and reads ‘hormone i

👀Googles extreme fatigue and reads ‘hormone imbalance’ and ‘perimenopause’ every second entry 🤪

I’m coming off two days of being laid out. I mean LAID OUT 😴🛏️

No cold symptoms…just extreme fatigue to the point I had to be horizontal or I felt like I would pass out. 😵‍💫💤

It definitely corresponded with my cycle (and my youngest’s new 2am wake-ups and crib escapes 🙆🏻‍♀️🍼 coincidence?), but I have never experienced this kind of exhaustion before…not even postpartum. 🤷🏻‍♀️👶

Is this the new normal??? I can’t be laid out for two full days every month! 😩😵

But why not? Why can’t I rest? 🛌🌿

So I embraced what I was feeling. 💕 I asked for help 🙋🏻‍♀️ and got horizontal when I needed to. I let stuff go. 🌸

Today I feel great! Better than great. 🌞✨ And I’m super appreciative for my health and energy. 💪🙏

It reminded me to remind all of YOU that rest IS YOGA. 🌙🧘‍♀️

#selfcompassion #perimenopause #yogaisrest #parentingtips #momsover40 #yogacommunity #momlife

Exploring signs and my responsibilities as a mothe

Exploring signs and my responsibilities as a mother in this week’s Substack.

I’m learning that being a protector, does not mean shielding from all of life, and also the difference between showing my children alternetaive paths they will choose vs bulldozing a path of my design.

#substacknewsletter #momswhowrite #modernparenting

🌟 Yoga Snack of the Day: Face Yoga is where it’s at 🌟

Feeling a bit unhinged lately because…gestures all around 🤷‍♀️🌍???

Fact: Our face can be the key to finding the grounding and inner peace we all desperately seek. ✨

The Vagus Nerve is the main nerve responsible for activating our calm. 😌

The #ventralvagalstate, as it’s called, is one of: 👉 Open-mindedness 👉 Curiosity 👉 Safety 👉 Humor 👉 Calm

Known as ‘The Great Wanderer,’ the vagus nerve originates in our brainstem and innervates our jaw and throat. It also interweaves with and abuts many of our facial nerves.

Did you know? 🧐 Facial massages and face movement exercises (aka face yoga 😯) are an awesome and accessible way to tap into our inner peace. 💆‍♀️

Since many of us are feeling a bit unhinged lately because, well…gestures all around 🤯…I share my top 3 Vagus Nerve Activation Exercises in my latest vid on YouTube. 🎥💕
I hope it provides some relief, no matter how momentarily! 💛
Sending love.
xo, S
📲 #FaceYoga #VagusNerve #InnerPeace #YogaSnackOfTheDay #GroundingTechniques #FindYourCalm #StressRelief #SelfCareRoutine #WellnessJourney

Wow! What a morning at @instagram ‘s Screen Smar

Wow! What a morning at @instagram ‘s Screen Smart Series in San Francisco! So many important conversations (Dr. Aliza Pressman @raisinggoodhumanspodcast spoke!!!!) and thought-provoking prompts.

The biggest takeaway that @katiehintzzambrano of @mothermag and @beingoodcompany and @jennazhermans and I talked about in length afterwards was the idea that we teach our kids how to read/ride a bike/play a sport. But we don’t teach them how to use media and technology 🙆🏻‍♀️🤯

We don’t just throw them into the deep end either…We let them jump off a high board into the deep sea with nothing but a tablet.

Instagram’s new teen accounts will help provide the “floaties” and life jackets teens (and parents) need as they start to navigate the deep waters of social media.

There will be a ton of guardrails parents can control including content, contacts, and time. But one of the coolest controls is the ability to reset your kid’s algorithm!

Imagine that for yourself?! It’s called Fresh Start and Meta ‘s Nicole Lopez.

Huge thx to @meta for inviting me and I absolutely LOVED meeting other amazing parenting creator and experts like @supportedmama @chanteamcintyre @sarahmontoya @mrs.grosu and so many other interesting people!

No matter the age of your kiddos, spend some time learning more about Instagram’s tools and resources for parents! I’ll include a link in my stories for you to go to.

#metapartner #metascreensmart #consciousparenting #momswhowrite #instagramevent

You are way more aware of your nervous system than

You are way more aware of your nervous system than you think.

Yesterday, my son started to tell me about a friend of his who makes him feel “good” vs this other friend he’s super high energy around who leaves him feeling “dizzy” and “tired.”

I was so impressed at this insight!

Here he is, almost 5 years old, and he’s already aware which friends create what responses inside of him.

I’m still learning this and I’m 42!🙆🏻‍♀️

Yoga teaches us, awareness is a HUGE first step in agency. Knowing how we feel around certain people can help us discern how we spend our time.

☑️ Like, maybe we should do phone catch ups with the friend that gets us super hyper and excited during the day versus at night.

☑️ Maybe we should spend more time with someone who helps us feel level and grounded when we have something unsettling going on in our lives.

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻And PS this is good for the other person too!

Boundaries are healthy and kind for everyone involved and ALL of our friends will benefit when we are our most rested and the best selves.

Tag someone that helps you feel GROUNDED👇🏼🙏🏼👣👣👣

#nervoussystemregulation #polyvagaltheory #nervoussystemhealing #communityheals #SelfAwareness #FriendshipDynamics #yogaisconnection

Every time I do this, I feel better and I wish mor

Every time I do this, I feel better and I wish more moms did this

Anyone else forget to do this and then instantly feel better when you do?

There are so many nuances and ego-based emotions tied up in how we think the world perceives us based on our children’s behavior.

#MomLife #ParentingStruggle #CommunitySupport #MomAdvice #momsneedmoms #momssupportingmoms #maternalmentalhealthmatters

This may seem frivolous to you… Selfish. Here

This may seem frivolous to you…

Selfish.

Here I am practicing self-care with a smile while the world is on fire.

While my children call for me from the other room.

But I assure you this is a form of activism.

A mother prioritizing her joy and peace and pleasure.

She will become the fiercest warrior of all.

#momselfcare #parentingtips #nervoussystemregulation #restisproductive #thisismotherhood #maternalmentalhealth

Don’t be fooled: Wellness and self-care can be t

Don’t be fooled: Wellness and self-care can be totally free.

In fact, some of the most powerful nervous system regulation tools require nothing more than your body.

Movement, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, grounding practices….all you need is your body. You don’t need fancy yoga clothes or a mat or even a cushion. You just need you.

Here are my 3 fave #nervoussystemdysregulation tools that are 💯 free:

1️⃣ Connect with nature: Get outside, hug a tree. Live in the city? Look up to the sky or visit a nursery. Nature reminds us how insignificant and held we are all at the same time.

2️⃣ Take a slow breath: Need to calm yourself? Take a longer exhale. Need a boost of energy? Take a longer inhale. Manipulating our breath is like having our hand on the knob influencing our energy.

3️⃣ Make eye contact with another creature and smile: Access calm instantly through positive social interaction. #polyvagaltheory reminds us that we need other people to heal and be whole.

Even if you’re feeling antisocial or resistant to interaction, consider making eye contact with someone and smiling and notice your body’s instantaneous softening.

And the beauty of these medicines is that you never run out and you can’t over do it.

Wishing you all a soothing and easeful day (and even if your family or the world is NOT soothing or easeful today, may you find soothing and ease in these practices).

🤍✨🩶✨🤍✨🩶

I keep logging into IG seeking something…I haven

I keep logging into IG seeking something…I haven’t wanted to add to the noise and every other post puts a knot in my stomach, but then I read the words of @williegreene_ on @wetheurban and I can finally exhale.

#Repost @wetheurban
・・・
Affirmation of the Day: I am anchored in peace, no matter where life takes me. 🧡 Leave an “affirmed” below if any of these spoke to you.

P.S. Our first book is officially available! You can order it now at wetheurban.com, or (pictured above) you can find it in every room at our favorite Brooklyn, NY safe haven, @thewilliamvale, a beautiful space that champions rest and inspiration.

Wishing you a peaceful and productive week! 🫶🏽

✍🏽: @williegreene_

Real talk: It’ll never be the “right time,”

Real talk: It’ll never be the “right time,” if you’re a mom.

It will always a “bad time” if we let our linear brain and the calendar decide.

There will always be another school event or birthday party or holiday or sports game or deadline or family visit or family trip or or or …

It will never be a good time, which is exactly why RIGHT NOW is THE best time to invest in yourself.

Yoga and meditation literally expand time. 🙌🏻

For real: studies show yoga increases productivity by reducing stress, improving mood, and creating clarity and insight.

I can tell you the days I meditate, I move more mindfully. Time feels like it expands.

So stop looking at the calendar and clock to tell you when to start. Instead look inward.

There’s never a right time.

There is only now.

Doors for Bliss Before Breakfast: 5 Min Yoga to Bring Ease to Your Morning close 11:59p PT tonight 11/10!!!

#mindfulmama #yogamoms #yogaformoms #meditationheals

🚨 The moms are not okay. 🚨 The stats on #Ma

🚨 The moms are not okay. 🚨

The stats on #MaternalMentalHealth are alarming. ⚠️ BUT THERE IS GOOD NEWS!!!

✨👏🏻✨ Yoga is science-backed to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms. ✨👏🏻✨

Just 5 MINUTES a day—a bit of movement, meditation, breathwork, or mantra—can make a huge difference.

Moms, we can’t keep putting our health on hold. There will never be a “perfect” time or “extra” time. The time is NOW to start a daily yoga practice. 🧘‍♀️💖

It’s my mission to bring yoga to as many moms as possible. Since I can’t come to each of your homes to teach you, I’ve created these tiny practices that fit right in your pocket and can make a HUGE impact on your mornings, your days, and your life. 🌅🌸

#YogaForMoms #MomMentalHealth #SelfCareTips #WellnessJourney #StressRelief

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