Fabiana Souza

Welcome 2024

Classes have paused, but our commitment to practice persists within us.

Mondays ☀️

Sweet plums falling from the tree, sunshine and practice with friends.

Summer vibes 🤙☀️

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When people ask me to learn a HANDSTAND I follow up with some questions:

How much do you BELIVE that you can achieve a Handstand? How much TIME do you have to invest in your practice? Not thinking of it, but DOING IT?

Some people can learn fast and others take longer, but I will share my process time here:

I didn’t have a handstand 3.5 years ago and it took me 1.5 years to do my first 10-sec hold and around 2 years to get my first 60-sec hold. I just got my handstand because I had DISCIPLINE and I followed what my teacher told me to do.

When I started my hope to stay on my hands was little because my mind was playing with excuses. One day in practice I could feel for 2 sec the sensation to stay freely on my hands and all the excuses were gone. Instead of repeating to myself that “ I Can do it” -I started a “mantra” ( inspired by one of my little students) - I AM DOING IT! I AM DOING IT!!!

Some days were frustrating and others were great, but I wanted my handstand SO BAD! My plan was and it still is to don’t follow my thoughts when they arise. Good or Bad and I’m continually learning.

The reason why we delay practicing is that we always think that we have more time. We don't. Sometimes we have to create time. Create opportunities!

If you don't have more time to waste and want to learn how to do a Handstand I’ll say: Yes, I can teach you.

You just have to BELIEVE and DO THE WORK.

What a great memory to have this picture here. It reminds me that there are no excuses for those who want to get better. I was practicing during masks time with dear friends in the middle of the street in front of their garage. Some of them were doing deadlifts and I was doing my sets. Anywhere. Anytime. You just need your body and a structure to BELIEVE and be FREE.

Thanks, .joshi for always capturing magic moments and for being a great friend and movement partner.

No filter and lots of movement with our community this morning.

If you show up with the right intention, the universe you give you the right answer.

Wake up- Show Up- Do your best.

“If not NOW then when, if not ME then who?”

Thanks for
showing up early mornings with an open heart and solid bumbums!

The arching practice has many benefits to the body and opens doors for other movements.

There are many variations and levels to start with! We have to listen and respect our bodies giving the right amount of exposure.

Because our daily lives ask for more rounding positions, this practice can be challenging and it feels almost like a therapy session because opening the heart will help you to “see” things better!

“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” The Little Prince

Open your heart and Have a Great Saturday!!!
📸 .gabriel_

Being an immigrant in 2 different countries has taught me a lot over the years. Some days it's not all about butterflies and rainbows and I have to stay strong.

The truth is, we cannot forget the reason why we are here. “O motivo do motivo” as my friend .cmc says.

I try to pass my knowledge to the young ones at the Youth Boxing class teaching that everything in life depends on how much you believe. Keep your HEAD UP and believe in your potential. Do it for YOU. Be strong and fight for it!

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“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” —Bob Marley

Happy Saturday and remember:

Today is THE DAY!

📸 .joshi

Let’s support their growth!!

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🎵We move here. We move there. We move everywhere ... Left to right, right to the left. Wow, I can fly.🎵

Here are some ideas for physical activity for 2-6-year-olds. Body Movements & Dance & Yoga & Gymnastics

From jumping, balancing, wiggling, and waggling, children promote their health and expand critical thinking skills. .souza

If you don’t have a professional to guide you and your children with exercise directions and ideas, look for online videos for inspiration. But most importantly, keep your kids safe, curious, and playful.

Physical activity also helps children:
* Build confidence
* Decrease stress and depression
* Develop and maintain strong bones
* Develop good sleep habits
* Develop motor skills and build strength, flexibility, and endurance
* Have less behavioral and disciplinary problems
* Have longer attention spans and better performance in school
* Improve social skills and brain development
* Stay at a healthy weight .org

Happy Friday!


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Wednesday mood with .souza! We already know that exercise has amazing physical and mental benefits...but keeping it fun is the secret to sticking to it. Here are some tips to having fun with fitness:

1️⃣ Head outdoors 🌞 The sun is an instant endorphin booster!
2️⃣ Find a workout buddy or community 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦
3️⃣ Visualize your best self and show up as them!

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