Yoga, Acroyoga, & Zumba with Janet

Our bodies are amazing machines, but they need the right fuel to function properly. Every organ in your body reacts differently to certain foods, and eating the wrong things can lead to stress on your system. For example, your heart isn’t a fan of potato chips, while your brain struggles with too much caffeine. Understanding which foods harm which organs can help you make better choices for your health.

By nourishing your body with whole foods and minimizing processed options, you can avoid putting unnecessary strain on your organs. Foods like deep-fried foods, sugary sodas, and processed meats can wreak havoc on your system, causing long-term damage. Instead, opt for nourishing, nutrient-dense foods that support overall well-being.

Taking care of your body starts with understanding how your diet impacts your organs. By making conscious, informed choices, you can improve your health and prevent future issues. What’s one change you’ve made to improve your health recently? 🍏💚

Resting isn’t always about physically resting your body. It’s about resting your mind. Resting your nervous system. We often turn to scrolling and screens to “switch off” and decompress. But in switching off, we’re switching off from our bodies too, disconnecting from ourselves. Numbing our feelings. This might bring temporary relief, but those feelings will still be there the moment you put the screen down (and we often actually feel worse for it, rather than rested). True rest comes not by switching off or tuning out, but by tuning IN to our internal world and into the support of the space around us. Tuning into our breath. Tuning into the feeling of the support beneath us, holding us. Tuning into nature. Tuning into the sensations in our body. This is what brings the body into a state of true rest; PRESENCE! Presence tells your brain and nervous system that it’s safe to be here now. That it’s safe to slow down. There are no threats we need to run away from. If we’re not used to it, resting can feel uncomfortable. Precisely because it can bring up all of the feelings we’ve been avoiding. Or because it can bring up feelings of guilt around not being productive. So we must show our bodies and nervous system that it’s safe to rest. It’s safe to soften and be present. In small amounts. Taking small moments to be present with yourself. Even micro-moments of rest helps to build this safety. When we do, we have so much more capacity to handle life’s challenges. Beyond that, we get to reclaim our vitality. This might look like: walking without a podcast, restorative or yin yoga, yoga Nidra, being in nature, taking a bath, having a massage, putting your hands on your heart and belly and taking 5 deep breaths, lying on the floor, cuddling with a pet or loved one. What are your favourite ways to rest? Share them below👇 🌿 #yjrepost Thank you for sharing with us @embodiedselfhealing

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Teach Hridaya Mudra correctly to your students.

View step-by-step instructions along with benefits and contraindications at https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/hridaya-mudra (Search "Tummee Hridaya Mudra" on Google.)

In Hridaya Mudra (Heart Gesture), the index finger is curled inward, touching the root of the thumb; the other fingers (thumb, ring, and middle) are pressed against each other at the tips, and the little finger is stretched out. The Hridaya Mudra is also called Apan Vayu Mudra or Mritsanjeevani Mudra is a powerful mudra that is said to help as a first aid for heart attacks.

The hand gesture in the practice of Hridaya Mudra (Heart Gesture) helps in balancing the Heart Chakra (Anahata Chakra) with the pressing of the thumb (fire element), the ring finger (earth element), and the middle finger (space element) together at the tips. The pressure at the tips of these fingers helps to detoxify and cleanse the body by providing a greater supply of oxygen to the heart. This improves the power and function of the heart.

Yoga and weightlifting compliment each other, when combined they offer both strength and flexibility.

This is exactly how we want the yogic mind to be - strong but flexible.

https://youtu.be/8QkJzJMO6zQ?si=Ssbb3oP799Og8v9Y

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The purpose of a yoga pose isn't the pose itself. It’s about preparing your body for stillness.

In the classical tradition, āsana was a means of creating the physical stability and ease needed for seated meditation. Why?

When the body settles, the breath slows. When the breath slows, the mind has space to quiet. And in that quiet, you begin to notice—your thoughts, patterns, sensations, and the deeper layers of your experience. You begin to witness the inextricable link between them.

This is the essence of yoga—the path of union. Cultivating awareness, not just in movement, but in stillness. From that place, you can build a profound sense of inner peace, resilience, and clarity.

What happens when you practice Co**se Pose (Savasana) regularly?

✨ Deeply relaxes the body
✨ Reduces stress & anxiety
✨ Balances the nervous system
✨ Improves sleep quality
✨ Restores energy levels
✨ Promotes mindfulness & inner peace

Sometimes doing nothing is exactly what your body and mind need. 🕊️