Bodysattva

Though of course my go-to is yoga, breathwork, and meditation for the calming of the nervous system and therefore lowering blood pressure, this article shows great promise for oral peppermint in lowering systolic blood pressure. 2 drops twice a day. Easy!

Effects of peppermint (Mentha x piperita L.) oil on cardiometabolic outcomes in patients with pre- and stage 1 hypertension: A placebo randomized controlled trial Hypertension represents the predominant risk factor for cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality; with significant healthcare utilization and expenditure. Pharmaceutical management is habitually adopted; although its long-term effectiveness remains ambiguous, and accompanying adverse effects a...

Get up, stand up, stand up for your life! (stealing inspiration from Bob Marley)

You may have heard, already know, that experts are calling sitting the new smoking.. and that you can't make up for sitting all day by exercising the recommended "...at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week, such as brisk walking or cycling, or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise like running."

BUT...

"Research suggests that standing up or moving for just two to five minutes every 30 to 60 minutes can improve glucose metabolism and reduce cardiometabolic risk."

So, it doesn't take much!
Check out the whole article here:

Scientists Warn Sitting Too Much Can Harm Your Body in Surprising Ways Prolonged sitting harms metabolism, circulation, and posture, even in active people. Reducing sitting time with regular movement can improve health and lower disease risk.

"When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind."
-African proverb

Focusing on grounding in our Friday morning 10am class - Yoga for Everyone with Tracy Judah
https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/bodysattva?id_class_tab=1&k_class=97855&k_class_tab=13747

In person and virtual

Fun changes to the schedule! Check out the flier here and to book into a class, here is the link: https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/bodysattva

It's all about breath, kindness, community, being welcomed just as you are.

Join us this Saturday 1/10 from 9am to 10am for a FREE Community Yoga Class. Yogalates : Yoga and Pilates Power Fusion with Liv Ang.
Pilates and yoga work hand in hand to create harmony within the physical body in conjunction with facilitating mindful, controlled, movement. Expect a fun challenge. Modifications will be offered for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Sign up: https://www.wellnessliving.com/schedule/bodysattva?id_class_tab=1&k_class=904016&k_class_tab=13574

“It is consequential to be at one’s peak, not just performance, but peak experience and enjoyment of life,” Rosenthal said.

In this lovely article, Dr. Norman Rosenthal speaks about seasonal affective disorder SAD which is common as we move away from fall into the winter and longer periods of darkness. Be mindfully aware of how you feel as you transition through the seasons. There are options and simple treatments available. I love what he says above, that it's not about surviving the changes in the seasons but about "peak experience and enjoyment of life". Don't we all deserve that?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/11/06/seasonal-affective-disorder-depression/
Washington Post

How to avoid seasonal depression, according to the expert who discovered it Norman Rosenthal uses light in his home to help with depression related to seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Spoiler alert: He has a lot of light boxes.

✨Imagine stepping into a studio where you feel completely at ease - a place where movement meets mindfulness and community feels like home. You’ll feel an immediate sense of calm and restoration as you give yourself the space to nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Feel the Benefits of Yoga: You deserve a space that invites you to feel good - just as you are.

https://www.bodysattvacenter.com/yogastudiolp