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  • Hills & Thrills

    Hills & Thrills

    Hills & Thrills brings creative choreography to your indoor cycling class! This 30-minute high energy spin session packs intensity. Ride hills and flats and burn calories while you’re at it in this power-packed session.

  • Positive Yoga

    Positive Yoga

    Affirming language guides this beautiful yoga practice. We begin with standing shapes with pyramid variations toward half lotus in an exploration of setting healthy boundaries. We nestle into pigeon for a deep release of shame with a guided meditation. “I Embrace Who I Am” takes us through a gomukhasana seated flow, and then we conclude…

  • Yoga after Work

    Yoga after Work

    Unwind and decompress with this 30-minute gentle and restorative yoga class, perfect after work and before bed. We move through three sequences of relaxing postures to rest in supported fish pose, where we journey through a guided meditation for deep rest.

  • Strength Pyramid Pump

    Strength Pyramid Pump

    This 40-minute strength training class uses a pyramid style to get a full-body workout at home using dumbbells! Explore exercises that work deep into the upper and lower body.

  • Heaven and Earth Reiki

    Heaven and Earth Reiki

    Treat yourself to this beautiful Reiki ASMR session that explores the space between the earthly and the celestial planes, as a landscape of deep energy healing. Clear the aura and prepare for this exploration with selenite and amethyst, then move into galaxy jasper and indigo gabbro (merlinite) in this calming live session. Heaven and earth…

  • Basic Step Aerobics

    Basic Step Aerobics

    This 30-minute basic step aerobics class is fun! Explore new steps and combos suited for beginner steppers — or steppers at any level. Keep it simple, and turn up the fun!

  • Reiki with Aquamarine

    Reiki with Aquamarine

    This relaxing reiki energy healing ASMR session focuses on aquamarine crystal and its healing properties. Aquamarine brings safe passage through difficult times, and a floating sense of relaxation to calm nervous energy.

  • Positive Yoga

    Positive Yoga

    Affirming language raises your spirits in this Positive Yoga hatha class. Move through four sequences of tender movement that support greater flexibility and personal growth. You will feel more grounded and perhaps find yourself smiling more throughout the day! #yoga#yogaathome#yogapractice#homeyoga#hathayoga#positivevibes#positivity#hatha#yogaforall#yogaforeveryone#yogapose#affirmations

  • Strength Pyramid

    Strength Pyramid

    Today’s Strength Pyramid class includes a full body workout with dumbbells, sure to encourage muscle growth! We begin with a light set of an exercise and then progress to a medium set and finish with a heavy set.

  • The Right Climb

    The Right Climb

    Race through the hills in this power-packed interval ride! We push our pace to reach new speeds on heavy hills in this 30-minute indoor cycling class. Have a great time, and enjoy the burn. #indoorcycling #groupfitness #livestream #climbing #hillclimb #spinningclass #indoorcyclingclass #spinbike #fitnessclasses #spinning #cardioexercise #cardioworkout #liveclass #liveclasses #homeworkout #workoutathome #workout #fitness

  • Yoga after Work

    Yoga after Work

    Stay for this 30-minute gentle, restorative Yoga After Work class. It helps you to ground and slow down after a stressful day. This session includes supported balasana and gomukhasana, with spinal twisting and lots of repose.

  • Strength Pyramid

    Strength Pyramid

    Build muscle and get a great workout with this 40-minute strength training session that engages the whole body! In this class we use a pyramid style of weightlifting with dumbbells to fatigue muscles and get those gains.

  • Basic Step Aerobics

    Basic Step Aerobics

    Have a blast with this 30 minute beginner basic step aerobics routine! This home cardio workout brings fresh choreography to inspire at any age. Learn three blocks of choreography that motivates!

  • Reiki for an Abundance Mindset

    Reiki for an Abundance Mindset

    Gratitude and thankfulness power this live Reiki energy healing ASMR session, infusing the energy bodies with a feeling of thanks to generate deeper healing. Aura clearing starts the session and then crystals are engaged to support the flow of reiki. Lemon quartz encourages a sunny, bright outlook. Green aventurine signals an abundance mindset, while tiger’s…

  • Reiki for Depression

    Reiki for Depression

    Welcome to this live Reiki energy healing session to heal depression using antidepressant crystals and the amazing power of Reiki! Crystals include: Super 7 to open the chakras, Chrysoprase to address depression, and Pink Opal for encouraging a strong will to carry on with empathy and boundaries. This is a strong healing session perfect for…

  • Positive Yoga

    Positive Yoga

    This 60-minute positive hatha yoga home practice helps you open to more joy and cultivate positivity! Led by four key affirmations, the sequence of asanas highlight uplifting movement, including opening the heart to love, trust of your body, focus on your goals, and believing in the goodness of humanity. Who knew that yoga could help…

  • The Right Climb

    The Right Climb

    Ride intervals up and down one hill, including heavy jumps, runs, saddle work, climbs at 3rd, a cadence paced road, and a downhill spree. Enjoy this invigorating varied terrain hill ride! #indoorcycling #groupfitness #livestream #climbing #hillclimb #spinningclass #indoorcyclingclass #spinbike #fitnessclasses #spinning #cardioexercise #cardioworkout #liveclass #liveclasses #homeworkout #workoutathome #workout #fitness

  • Yoga after Work

    Yoga after Work

    Unwind after work with this 30-minute restorative yoga home practice for adrenal fatigue. These gentle postures offer support so you can relax and let go after a hard day. Calm, soothing asana helps you to heal as you get ready for bed. #yoga #yogaathome #yogapractice #restorativeyoga #gentleyoga #yogaforall #yogaforeveryone #relaxing #relaxation #yogaclass #restorative #slowyoga #stressrelief…

  • Strength Pyramid

    Strength Pyramid

    Today’s home workout is the ultimate full body dumbbell experience. This 40-minute strength pyramid set of exercises will help you gain muscle while you get a delightful pump! #strengthtraining #strengthworkout #dumbbellworkout #groupfitness #exerciseathome #exerciseclass #exercises #strengthandconditioning #homeworkout #buildmuscle #strength #weightlifting #weighttraining #fullbodyworkout

  • Reiki for More Love

    Reiki for More Love

    This reiki energy healing ASMR opens space for more love, especially during dark or challenging times. Explore the qualities of harmony, acceptance, and attraction in this live rebroadcast. Crystals include moss agate for grounded love, malachite for trust, chrysocolla for attracting the right energy, and rose quartz for harmonious love. #reiki #livestream #energyhealing #reikimaster #reikiasmr…

  • Basic Step Aerobics

    Basic Step Aerobics

    This 30-minute basic step aerobics class is fun! Explore new steps and combos suited for beginner steppers — or steppers at any level. Keep it simple, and turn up the fun!

  • Reiki for Anxiety

    Reiki for Anxiety

    This live ASMR Reiki session helps to reduce anxiety and stress, and to support you during a panic attack. Reduce cortisol hormone levels with this calming, tender energy healing that uses lavender essential oil and crystals (hematite, fluorite, moonstone, and larimar) paired with powerful reiki and soft-spoken loving language.

  • Strength Pyramid

    Strength Pyramid

    Today’s Strength Pyramid Pump live class session hits the full body with pyramid-style weightlifting using dumbbells. We slowly decrease weight for each of three sets of an exercise, increasing the repetitions, for maximum gains. #strengthtraining #strengthworkout #strengthandconditioning #dumbbellworkout #dumbbellworkout #musclebuilding #groupfitness #fitnessclasses #exercise #exerciseclass #buildmuscle #strengthbuilding #fullbodyworkout #fullbody #liveclass #liveclasses #liftweights

  • Yin Yang Yoga

    Yin Yang Yoga

    Embody the shifting seasons with today’s Yin Yang Yoga home practice! Feel your energy rise with two vinyasa sequences that engage vasisthasana variations. Explore lizard and malasana as part of the power slow flow. Settle energy with calming postures in parighasana, tiger, ardha hanuman, and supta garudasana. This class does not include any standing postures…

  • The Right Climb

    The Right Climb

    Today’s The Right Climb session is all about running up hills! Work position 2 hard in this 30-minute hill climbing indoor cycling ride that challenges your legs to push and pull at different levels of weight and speed. Get a great home workout!

  • Strength Pyramid

    Strength Pyramid

    Pump up your muscles with this 45-minute strength training class in a pyramid format. We work the full body with dumbbells to shape and strengthen!

  • Halloween Reiki

    Halloween Reiki

    Halloween is the focus of today’s live Reiki ASMR energy healing, as we explore the healing potential of a thin veil between worlds and dimensions. Witch’s finger, orange calcite, smoky quartz, and black kyanite support deep healing in this soft-spoken and relaxing session. #reiki #livestream #energyhealing #reikimaster #reikiasmr #asmr #softspoken #handmovements #halloween #samhain #reikihealing #reikienergy…

  • Basic Step Aerobics

    Basic Step Aerobics

    This 30-minute basic step aerobics class is fun and easy! Explore new steps and combos suited for beginner steppers — or steppers at any level. Keep it simple, and turn up the fun in your cardio routine! #stepaerobics #aerobics #aerobicsclass #cardioworkout #homeworkout #30minuteworkout #workout #workoutathome #cardioexercise #funworkout #basicstep #fitnessclasses #groupfitness #fitness #fitnessclass #exerciseathome #exercise

  • Strength Pyramid

    Strength Pyramid

    The Strength Pyramid Pump series is a muscle-building dumbbells workout that engages the full body in a 45-minute burn. This first class of the series builds weight intensity across three sets of an exercise as repetitions decrease. Slow and controlled movements help work into the belly of the muscle. #strengthtraining #groupfitness #buildmuscle #livestream #dumbbells #dumbbellworkout…

  • Negative Energy Cleanse Reiki

    Negative Energy Cleanse Reiki

    This relaxing Reiki ASMR live energy healing engages the earth star chakra and earth element. Smoky quartz, hematite, infinity stone, and unakite crystals aid this healing by offering grounding energy. Enjoy a negative energy cleanse and address physical symptoms. #reiki #asmr #relaxing #negativeenergy #energyhealing #reikihealing #reikienergy #reikimaster #livestream #earthelement #chakrahealing #chakras #rootchakra #energyclearing #energycleansing

  • The Right Climb

    The Right Climb

    Get fit fast with this 30-minute indoor cycling class that brings interval training, perfect for the heart! We soar up and down several hills, working hard to reach the peak and then flying downhill. Experience four quick hills with complete attack, and four flat roads with fast legs. It’s a great workout! #indoorcycling #groupfitness #livestream…

  • Seated  Yoga Home Practice

    Seated Yoga Home Practice

    This live 30-minute seated yoga home practice helps you settle and ground, stretching through the entire body. Perfect for yogis at all levels, this yoga class includes cues for deep stretching and relaxation. #yoga #seated #relaxation #stretching #yogapractice #yogaforall #yogaathome #homeyoga #asana #gentleyoga #hathayoga #yinyoga

  • Reiki for Self-Confidence

    Reiki for Self-Confidence

    Today’s Reiki energy healing centers on healing self-confidence and self-esteem, using crystal therapy to enhance and direct the energy. Citrine supports a sunny and positive mindset, while tiger’s eye helps call in personal power to release fear and doubt. Snowflake obsidian releases harmful thought patterns, and blue rose quartz connects the mind and heart for…

  • Basic Step Aerobics: Full Routine

    Basic Step Aerobics: Full Routine

    Today we learn the entire “Ground Control” basic step aerobics routine! This full routine inclues some intermediate steps, which are broken down. All four parts of choreography makes this a fun and lively 60-minute cardio home workout. #stepaerobics #aerobics #cardioworkout #fitnessclasses #groupfitness #beginnerworkout #homeworkout #workout #cardio #basicstep #step #fitnessclass #workoutathome

  • Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn

    Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn

    Today’s Yin Yang Yoga class for Autumn opens with standing balances to support posasana (rope/noose pose) variations. Seated shapes stretch through the upper body and hips. A dolphin flow works deeply into the arms and back for increased flexibility. #yogaclass #liveyoga #yogapractice #yogaforeveryone #yinyoga #hathayoga #yogaflow #asana #yoga #yogaforall #autumn #seasonal #yinyang

  • The Right Climb

    The Right Climb

    This 30-minute indoor cycling class challenges you to slowly climb one GIANT hill! Starting on a flat road, we gain power as we ascend steep terrain, leading to the top one hill. Enjoy this prolonged hill climbing session that requires endurance and focus — you’ll have fun pushing yourself to conquer it in this epic…

  • Beginner Strength Training

    Beginner Strength Training

    In this last session of the Beginner Strength Training with Dumbbells series we explore full body exercises to build muscle using dumbbells. The vibrant home workout provides extra instruction on form to help beginners learn the basics of weight training. #strengthtraining #dumbbells #dumbbellworkout #fullbodyworkout #liveclass #buildmuscle #homeworkout #exercise #exerciseclass #fullbody #workout #fitness #fitnessclasses #liftweights #beginnerworkout

  • Basic Step Aerobics: Ground Control

    Basic Step Aerobics: Ground Control

    This 60-minute basic step aerobics home workout takes you through three (3) blocks of choreography for the “Ground Control” routine! It’s the perfect cardio workout for beginner steppers but also great for any level. We learn the first three blocks of choreography for a 4-block routine. Get your heartrate pumping and your brain working with…

  • Beginner Strength Training

    Beginner Strength Training

    This 30-minute full body dumbbell workout is perfect for beginners! In this class in the series we explore new exercises (no repeats) to get the ultimate strength workout at home. Extra cues guide movements so we can practice good form and get a great burn! #strengthtraining #dumbbells #dumbbellworkout #fullbodyworkout #liveclass #homeworkout #class #beginnerworkout #buildmuscle #groupfitness…

  • Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 5

    Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 5

    We begin today’s Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn session seated, moving into padmasana (lotus) and ardha padmasana (half lotus) variations. Kneeling postures such as toe stretch and ustrasana (camel) progress into half kneeling forward fold into pigeon. A beautiful standing flow sequence brings the heat, and includes all three virabhadrasana (warrior) postures, ardha chandrasana (half…

  • The Right Climb, Part 2

    The Right Climb, Part 2

    We’ve got two steep, SERIOUS hills in this The Right Climb indoor cycing class! Don’t be afraid to go heavy. This ride brings interesting terrain up two hills, with minimal downhill work. Enjoy the fire in your legs for this one! 🔥 #indoorcycling #groupfitness #livestream #climbing #spinningclass #spinning #hillclimb #homeworkout #cardioexercise #spinbike #spin #workout #workoutfromhome…

  • Beginner Strength Training, Part 6

    Beginner Strength Training, Part 6

    Today’s Beginner Strength Training class with dumbbells engages the full body for a great workout! Learn the basics of good form and get a great PUMP with new moves in every class. #strengthtraining #dumbbells #dumbbellworkout #fullbodyworkout #liveclass #groupfitness #workout #fitnessclasses #buildmuscle #strengthworkout #dumbbellexercises

  • Reiki for Suppressed Emotions

    Reiki for Suppressed Emotions

    This powerful Reiki energy healing live session uses crystals to help you release anger and stress from suppressed negative emotions. Blue kyanite, black tourmaline, and green aventurine aid the journey of actualizing these feelings and letting them go, opening the way for deeper, more complete healing. #reiki #livestream #energyhealing #reikimaster #reikiasmr #asmr #softspoken #handmovements #chakrahealing…

  • Basic Step: Ground Control, Part 1

    Basic Step: Ground Control, Part 1

    We take our time learning two blocks of step aerobics choreography with plenty of practice in this 60-minute basic step class. In this first part of three classes in the Ground Control series, we review some basic step moves and string moves together for easy learning. The “Ground Control” routine is fun, energetic, and sure…

  • Reiki Energy Detox

    Reiki Energy Detox

    Enjoy Reiki energy healing for all, with relaxing ASMR elements, such as soft-spoken tender language and crystal therapy for deep healing. During this session I clear the aura and address old, past wounds with brown aragonite crystals. Jungle jade aids in detoxing the organs and residual, unwanted energy. Blue kyanite attunes the emotions, especially rooting…

  • Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 4

    Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 4

    Today’s 60-minute live Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn (Part 4) begins at the wall for some deep and supported stretching and postures leading up to handstand prep. A riveting vinyasa flow of sun salutations takes us through twisted reverse high crescent into vasisthasana and wild thing. We find our way into seated postures for a…

  • The Right Climb, Part 1

    The Right Climb, Part 1

    This energetic ride helps us master the mounting! The indoor cycling class begins with a heavy climb and does not relent until you reach the top, expending maximum effort for the ultimate burn and strength gains! Then, fly down the side of the hill with a constant-pace sprint, perfect for heart health. Don’t let the…

  • Tread Lightly, Part 4

    Tread Lightly, Part 4

    Hold the quick cadence of power walking at different levels and find the thrill of interval training in this 30-minute treadmill walking workout, perfect for all levels. Decide how hard you work while you enjoy motivating music. #treadmill #treadmillworkout #walking #walkingvideo #walkingworkout #homeworkout #walkwithme #intervalltraining #powerwalk

  • Beginner Strength Training, Part 4

    Beginner Strength Training, Part 4

    Explore foundational strength training at home using dumbbells in this 30-minute home workout sure to thrill. Follow detailed instructions and cues that support beginners as we work through three sets of each exercise. #strengthtraining #dumbbellworkout #dumbbells #homeworkout #musclebuilding #buildmuscle #strengthexercises #strengthworkout #fitnessclasses #groupfitness #exercise #lunges #chestworkout #tricepsworkout #backworkout #fullbodyworkout

  • Reiki for Deep Relaxation

    Reiki for Deep Relaxation

    Experience deep relaxation for rest during this live Reiki Energy Healing ASMR session. Relaxing soft-spoken tender language and soothing hand movements bring an ASMR quality to help us settle anxiety and stress. Crystal healing includes blue rose quartz, septarian, and selenite. Energy “plucking” helps us to clear out unwanted energy. #reiki #reikihealing #livestream #energyhealing #asmr…

  • Learn Step Aerobics, Part 4

    Learn Step Aerobics, Part 4

    We made it to the last session of this 4-class series! How exciting! Today we learn two new moves — Around the World and 3-knee repeater variations — and string together FOUR sequences of simple, basic choreography to make a FULL ROUTINE! Yes! You did it! Let’s have fun with the moves and enjoy the…

  • Beginner Strength Training, Part 3

    Beginner Strength Training, Part 3

    This foundational dummbell full-body strength training workout presents more basic but empowering exercises with plenty of cues for proper form. Explore three sets of exercises to target major muscle groups #strengthtraining #beginnerworkout #dumbbellworkout #homeworkout #strengthworkout #dumbbells #fullbodyworkout

  • Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 3

    Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 3

    Today’s 60-minute Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn class begins with building heat with standing postures — including shiva, chair, and revolved ardha chandrasa — and a vinyasa flow. Vrksasana reminds us of the changing season before we move to prone shapes toward dhanurasana. We transition to a slower, savory practice with navasana into wide-legged forward…

  • Beginner Spinner, Part 4

    Beginner Spinner, Part 4

    Explore mixed roads in the fourth and final class in the Beginner Spinner indoor cycling series. Fun, upbeat music carries us around the bike, in and out of the saddle, as we solidify our understanding of a spinning class. Terrain includes race pace, saddle climbs, climbs out of the saddle, runs, jumps, and a range…

  • Tread Lightly, Part 3

    Tread Lightly, Part 3

    Today’s treadmill walk brings a varied terrain of walking speeds, including cool, breezy paces and pounding power walking. Enjoy motivational music and good conversation to inspire you during this 30-minute interval walk together. #treadmill #treadmillworkout #walking #walkingworkout #walkingvideo #walkwithme #intervalltraining #fatburning #powerwalk

  • Beginner Strength Training, Part 2

    Beginner Strength Training, Part 2

    In this second class of the series we continue to explore foundational dumbbell strength training exercises, learning and practicing good form. Each exercise includes 3 sets of work and short breaks between, as well as instruction for beginners. #strengthtraining #homeworkout #dumbbellworkout #beginnerworkout

  • Reiki for the Heart

    Reiki for the Heart

    Explore the nooks and crannies of the heart in this live Reiki ASMR session. We dive deeply — but compassionately — into the heart chakra and the emotional body of the heartspace. This delicate, nurturing energy healing engages crystal therapy with malachite, garnet, and rhodonite. Explore the deepest chambers of the heart and expand your…

  • Learn Step Aerobics, Part 3

    Learn Step Aerobics, Part 3

    During Part 3 of this 4-part LEARN STEP AEROBICS series we explore two new basic step moves, including the l-step and corner kicks. We use these to build the third sequence as we move through three full sequences of step choreography sure to inspire! Repeated movements help us to connect brain and body, so we…

  • Beginner Strength Training, Part 1

    Beginner Strength Training, Part 1

    This first session of Beginner Strength Training is a full-body dumbbell workout that introduces the basics. After an unweighted warmup, we hit each major muscle group with three sets of simple movements, explained in detail. A short rest is taken after each exercise. #strengthtraining #strengthworkout #dumbbells #dumbbellworkout #beginnerworkout #groupfitness #livestream #fitover40 #liftweights #weightlifting #beginners #exercises…

  • Beginner Spinner, Part 3

    Beginner Spinner, Part 3

    Today’s Beginner Spinner live session includes 30 minutes of varied terrain to move you around the bike and get a great workout. Experience jumps on a flats and hills, saddle climbs and sprints, and heavy climbs out of the saddle. This indoor cycling ride is perfect for beginners but also great for spinners at any…

  • Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 2

    Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 2

    Today’s Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn class begins with warming pranayama and seated shapes moving towards heron. Kneeling postures, including anjaneyasana and ardha hanuman, progress into pigeon. We move into a beautiful, grounding goddess sequence, which includes warriors I and II, extended side angle, and pyramid, before taking some supine twists. #yogaclass #liveyoga #yogapractice #yogaforeveryone…

  • Tread Lightly, Part 2

    Tread Lightly, Part 2

    Today’s session is all walking as we explore a long section of consistently paced power walking and end with intervals of intensity for heart health! #treadmill #treadmillworkout #walking #walkingworkout #homeworkout #powerwalking

  • 4 on the Floor, Part 4

    4 on the Floor, Part 4

    In this last session of 4 on the Floor we begin with some inner thigh leg lifts and then move into two “walks” to stengthen the core and the upper body, including crab walks and lateral plank walks. The session concludes with a set of crunches sure to bring warmth to the core! #strengthtraining #fitnessclasses…

  • Reiki for SElf-Confidence: Sacral Chakra

    Reiki for SElf-Confidence: Sacral Chakra

    Today’s live Reiki ASMR focuses on the sacral svadhisthana chakra and engages a set of crystals for this chakra, including: sunstone, carnelian, orange calcite, orange selenite, and tangerine quartz. We focus on boosting self-confidence and sense of self with energy work centered in selfdom and self actualization. We strengthen emotional frailty and root out the…

  • Learn Step Aerobics, Part 2

    Learn Step Aerobics, Part 2

    Today’s Learn Step Aerobics class builds upon the first session as we continue to learn the basic steps of a step class. This second part of the four-part beginner series takes us toward learning two sequences, including turn step, over-the-top, and repeater knee. #stepaerobics #groupfitness #aerobics #aerobicsclass #homeworkout #cardioworkout #beginnerfriendlyworkout #beginnerworkout #beginners #learnsomethingnew #howto #cardio…

  • 4 on the Floor, Part 3

    4 on the Floor, Part 3

    Today’s 4 on the Floor session begins with triceps pushups to shape the back of the arms. Donkey kicks and whips bring heat to the glutes and legs. A high plank series with shoulder taps torches the front body and core. Dead bugs get into the hips and core to finish. Enjoy this challenging and…

  • Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 1

    Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn, Part 1

    Today’s 60-minute live Yin Yang Yoga for Autumn session pairs warming flows with cooling asana to parallel the shifting autumnal vibes. We engage in warming breath with surya bedhana before engaging in slow, seated forms, then move into prone shapes in which we touch our front bodies to the earth. Heat builds with a vinyasa…

  • Beginner Spinner, Part 2

    Beginner Spinner, Part 2

    This second class in the BEGINNER SPINNER series covers all the major positions of an indoor cycling ride, including runs, jumps, saddle climbs, climbs out of the saddle, intervals, and sprints. What an excellent workout for riders of all levels, with informative transitions and cues to help you feel confident in your ride! #indoorcycling#spinningclass#spinning#indoorcyclingclass#groupfitness#exercise#fitness#homeworkout#cardioworkout#livestream#beginnerworkout#hillclimb#jumping

  • Tread Lightly, Part 1

    Tread Lightly, Part 1

    Don’t walk by yourself on the treadmill when you can walk with me! Let’s pass the time getting in our steps on the treadmill together with this 30-minute light interval training series focused on building stamina and cardiovascular health. Feel inspired by the music and company while we move towards 10,000 steps. #treadmill#walking#10000steps#walkingvideo#walkingworkout#intervalltraining#fatburning

  • 4 on the Floor, Part 2

    4 on the Floor, Part 2

    In this live session we explore 4 more floor exercises using bodyweight, including bicycle crunches, push ups, clam shells, and mountain climbers, to get a full body workout tageting the core, legs, and chest. Explore four 30-minute sessions of floor exercises using only bodyweight! This inventive 30-minute strength workout series provides a full-body burn, focusing…

  • Relaxing Reiki: Heart Alignment

    Relaxing Reiki: Heart Alignment

    Today’s Reiki ASMR live session begins with some aura clearing and cleansing with clear quartz, followed by aura fluffing to move stagnant, unwanted energy. Flower agate helps to ground energy, tapping into the heart space to help it open and receive. Sodalite aligns the heart and the mind in balance, providing an emotional anchor for…

  • Learn Step Aerobics, Part 1

    Learn Step Aerobics, Part 1

    This 60-minute introductory step aerobics class helps beginning-beginners understand the basics of step aerobics. We start with just talking: the right attitude, the best equipment, the function of music, and practice listening and understanding blocks of 8-count music. Then we make our way to learning 4 basic steps of a step aerobics class, including basic…

  • 4 on the Floor, Part 1

    4 on the Floor, Part 1

    This is the first of four classes in a series exploring full-body bodyweight exercises on the floor to achieve greater strength! In this first 30-minute class session we tackle four floor exercises, including: 1. Reclined triceps dips with alternating leg pulls 2. Angled, side-lying leg raises 3. Marching and single-leg bridges 4. Superman with overhead…

  • Reiki for Opening to Potential and Manifesting Dreams

    Reiki for Opening to Potential and Manifesting Dreams

    Today’s live session focuses on the healing power of “opening.” We journey through relaxing and self-compassionate Reiki energy healing that nurtures the imagination, opening to a world of possibility and potential. Prehnite engages the dreamscape and the potential of manifestation, while dendritic opal strengthens emotional healing to realize greater capacity for feeling. Blue kyanite helps…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 13

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 13

    The session begins with some standing shapes as we move through some limbering flows toward chair and malasana (garland). We find our balance in garudasana (eagle) and open the back body in a wide-legged forward fold sequence. Bear, puppy, sphinx, cobra, upward-facing dog, and downward-facing dog make up a feel-good flow before moving toward anjaneyasana…

  • Reiki for Joy and Nurturing your Inner Child

    Reiki for Joy and Nurturing your Inner Child

    Today’s livestream rebroadcast includes soft-spoken tender language to guide you on your healing journey, paired with Reiki energy healing, crystal therapy, and gentle ASMR hand movements. The session begins with auric cleansing using selenite and then moves into the root chakra for vitality and warmth with carnelian. Lemon quartz and tangerine quartz are used to…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 12

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 12

    Today’s session begins with a gentle neck stretch and progresses toward half lord of the fishes into firelog (double pigeon). Some ginger cat/cow shapes lead to a flow of parighasana (gate) and anjaneyasana into lizard, taking us straight into some standing postures, such as revolved crescent and side angle, and half lotus. We conclude with…

  • Twilight Yoga for Sleep

    Twilight Yoga for Sleep

    Unwind and get ready for sleep with this slow-moving, luxurious, soft-spoken Twilight Yoga. In 12 minutes you can decompress from your stressful day and feel ready for bed. #yoga #sleep #relaxation #gentleyoga #twilight

  • Reiki for Fight | Flight | Freeze

    Reiki for Fight | Flight | Freeze

    I’m so glad that you’re here for this relaxing Reiki ASMR livestream rebroadcast! Today’s 60-minute live focuses on Reiki energy healing flow with soft-spoken tender language and easeful hand movements ASMR to help you open and receive. The theme of today’s session is being vulnerable enough to acknowledge your needs and ask for help and…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 11

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 11

    This hip-opening practice works toward a yin expression of pigeon as we explore hip mobility and backbending with baddha konasana (butterfly), supported fish, bridge, upward-facing dog, and lizard. Some standing balance encourages us toward virabhadrasana III (warrior 3), to stand in our strength. The livestream Tender Yoga with Reiki ends with the flow of Reiki…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 10

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 10

    Today’s Tender Yoga with Reiki session begins with some supine shapes and twists as we move toward infinity pose variations. Core-stabalizing navasana (boat) bring us into some seated forward folding postures before we crest with ustrasana (camel) and move into a standing virabhadrasana (warrior) sequence that includes trikonasana (triangle), parsvottanasana (pyramid) and ardha chandrasana (half…

  • Reiki to Overcome Challenges and Believe in Yourself

    Reiki to Overcome Challenges and Believe in Yourself

    Today’s Reiki ASMR live session focuses on overcoming obstacles and challenges. We relax the mind, body, and heart, and bring deep awareness to the energy bodies before moving into some aura cleansing. Then, aventurine, apatite, and tiger’s eye crystal therapy is used to elevate the healing energies of the Reiki session. #reiki #energyhealing #asmr #softspoken…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 9

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 9

    The class begins with some Reiki energy healing in sukasana and then moves into some seated inner thigh openers as we progress into more inner thigh flexibility. Baddha konasana (butterfly), bird of paradise, goddess, wide-legged forward fold, and malasana (garland) each contribute to deeper opening. We experiment with kakasana (crow, bent arm variation) and flow…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 8

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 8

    Today’s live session includes a strong chaturanga to plank flow to build strength in the arms. We open the low back in half bow and bow and find ourselves in a downward dog sequence leading to wild thing. A low and high lunge sequence leads to half moon. #liveyoga #yoga #yogapractice #yogaclass #yinyoga #hathayoga #gentleyoga…

  • 30 Minute Interval Ride

    30 Minute Interval Ride

    This is my first indoor cycling/spinning video and the audio and video need some work, but the LOVE is there! Enjoy this 30 minute indoor cycling spinning cardio workout with two hill intervals and one sprint interval. It is sure to please and is good for all levels. Have fun with this home workout. #indoorcycling…

  • Reiki for Resentment and Bitterness

    Reiki for Resentment and Bitterness

    During this livestream I focus on overcoming bitterness and hosility in broken relationships. However, Reiki energy does not know a theme: it travels to where it’s needed, how it’s needed. I use black obsidian for grudges, rhodonite for trauma and forgiveness, rose quartz for emotional healing, and citrine to purify the emotional body. #reiki #energyhealing…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 7

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 7

    During today’s livestream Tender Yoga with Reiki we begin with some standing shapes after a Sun Salutation flow, moving from Chair Pose into some revolved postures, and into a Standing Split. We move into the hips with Gomukasana (Cow Face), Half Lord of the Fishes, and Half Pigeon (and Full Pigeon, if you like). Supine…

  • Full-Body Fat Burner with Superset Pushups

    Full-Body Fat Burner with Superset Pushups

    Using a range of dumbbells and a step (or just using floor), you will get a great fat-burning strength workout in 30 minutes. This fast, full-body fat-burner builds muscle and torches fat by keeping your heartrate in the sweet zone. We sculpt and tone the entire body. #fullbody #homeworkout #fatburning

  • Reiki for the Mindspace

    Reiki for the Mindspace

    During today’s livestream broadcast we focused on the energy of the mindspace, addressing relaxing the brain and allowing thoughts to come and go. I used clear quartz, malachite, and amazonite crystal therapy in this healing for anxiety, procrastination, and a racing mind. #reiki #energyhealing #reikiasmr #anxiety

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 6

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 6

    For this session I recommend using bolsters (or rolled up blankets), yoga blocks (or books of the same size), and a strap (or a belt). Today’s livestream Tender Yoga with Reiki session begins with a cat/cow and gate sequence that leads to pigeon. We then move into some standing hip openers, moving toward malasana (garland),…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki 5

    Tender Yoga with Reiki 5

    This tender Yoga session begins with seated postures that move toward various expressions of padmasana (lotus). We open the side bodies and mid- and low-back as we progress into standing shapes that include vrksasana (tree) and dancer. Enjoy loving movements paired with affirmative language. Reiki healing energy flows during savasana, and the session concludes with…

  • Date with a Plate: Full-Body Workout

    Date with a Plate: Full-Body Workout

    Get a great full-body muscle conditioning, strength training workout at home in 30 minutes using only a weight plate! This workout is great for toning and building strength. Exercises include squats with overhead press, triceps press and pullover, single-arm rows, biceps curls, deadlifts, wall sit, hip thrusts, standing core, and bicycle crunches. #strengthworkout #fullbodyworkout #strengthconditioning…

  • Basic Step Aerobics: Morning Coffee

    Basic Step Aerobics: Morning Coffee

    This “Morning Coffee” basic step aerobics routine is perfect for beginners, new steppers, or steppers at any level! The 125 bpm pace is slow enough for learning the moves but fast enough for a great cardio workout. Learn 4 choreographed parts and put them together for a fun, energizing routine at the end! Use a…

  • Reiki for Rest

    Reiki for Rest

    This livestream Reiki ASMR session focused on REST. Deep Reiki Energy Healing flowed with therapeutic effect to aid in relaxation and resting of overwrought nervous systems. I used several crystals — including selenite, green opal, caribbean calcite, larmiar, and celestite — to assist these energies. Soft-spoken, tender, and affirming language guides you toward deeper healing.

  • Low and Slow Shoulders

    Low and Slow Shoulders

    This quick home workout targets the shoulders with low weight and slow movement to maximize your time and results! In only 8 minutes you will feel the burn! Have fun with this single-set strength training workout using compound shoulder exercises. #shoulders #shoulderworkout #homeworkout

  • 13-Minute Afternoon Yoga

    13-Minute Afternoon Yoga

    Take a break during your busy day with this quick but relaxing 13-minute afternoon yoga practice to refresh and rejuvenate! Soft-spoken cues guide you through gentle hatha postures and shapes for stress relief. #yoga #yinyoga #hathayoga #yogapractice #relaxation #mindbodyconnection

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki | Session 4

    Tender Yoga with Reiki | Session 4

    This live Tender Yoga with Reiki session begins with a sequence of standing postures, including Revolved Shiva, 5-Point Star, Standing Half Lotus, and Pyramid. We work our way toward a hero/heron sequence and then end with some restorative shapes. #yoga #yinyoga #hathayoga #yogapractice #livestream #sunday  ____________________________________________________________________ *Disclaimer: Consult your physician before starting any exercise program. A person should be in…

  • QUICK BURN Bodybar and Bodyweight Strength and Agility Home WOrkout

    QUICK BURN Bodybar and Bodyweight Strength and Agility Home WOrkout

    Feel the BURN with this 20-minute home workout for strength and agility. The workout combines full-body strength conditioning with quick cardio bursts to elevate heartrate and torch calories. You’ll need a bodybar (or a bar with weight plates) and just your bodyweight for these exercises, including single-leg deadlifts, triceps pushups, lateral squats, shoulder press, high-knee…

  • Reiki to Remove Negative, Unwanted, and Stuck Energy

    Reiki to Remove Negative, Unwanted, and Stuck Energy

    This Reiki ASMR Energy Healing rebroadcast from TikTok helps to remove negative, unwanted, and stuck energy. I use crystal therapy as well with selenite, clear quartz, fluorite, and snowflake obsidian. Soft-spoken, tender language is used to guide healing. I also use some herbal burning with cedar, wormwood, and lavender. Enjoy this compassionate, effective healing session.…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki (session 3)

    Tender Yoga with Reiki (session 3)

    Today’s live Tender Yoga with Reiki session began with singing bowl sound therapy. We did some seated postures and moved into a dandasana sequence toward archer. Bhujangasana waves lead eventually toward some standing shapes of warrior and trikonasana. The session concluded with more sound therapy and some Reiki using chalcedony crystal therapy. #yinyoga#hathayoga#yoga#livestream#reiki#mindbodyspirit#mindbodyconnection#soundtherapy#singingbowl#crystals#crystaltherapy

  • Slow Burn Chest and Triceps Workout

    Slow Burn Chest and Triceps Workout

    Feel the BURN with this slow-rep chest and triceps strength workout using dumbbells. This home workout is sure to build muscle. It’s an effective slow burn for when you’re short on time but focused on results! Enjoy three sets of super slow reps of three exercises each for the chest and triceps. #strengthworkout #homeworkout #strengthconditioning…

  • Reiki to Persevere through difficult Times

    Reiki to Persevere through difficult Times

    In this live rebroadcast Tender Reiki ASMR session from YouTube I used Ylang Ylang essential oil to open to energy, followed by Reiki energy healing using Red Jasper, Amber, and Moss Agate crystal therapy. These energies brought grounding and support for perseverance. #reiki #reikienergyhealing #energyhealing #reikiasmr #healing #guidedmeditation #relaxing

  • Brainiac Step: Ground Control

    Brainiac Step: Ground Control

    This basic step choreography is perfect for new steppers already familiar with the foundational moves of step aerobics. It’s also great for steppers at any level. Enjoy this 30-minute cardio workout with 4 blocks of choreography set to music at 125 bpm. This routine is called “Ground Control:” it’s grounding in its movements and works…

  • Tender Yoga with Reiki (Session 2)

    Tender Yoga with Reiki (Session 2)

    During this Tender Yoga with Reiki Energy Healing livestream (May 19, 2024) we had a rough start due to an audio problem but eventually restarted the livestream. This rebroadcast session includes some standing postures, such as tadasana and an uttanansa flow. We enjoy anjaneyasana and lizard, as well as pigeon. Reiki is offered during savasana…

  • Single-Set, High Rep Back and Biceps

    Single-Set, High Rep Back and Biceps

    This 15-minute workout targets the back and biceps using resistance bands. Get a great, quick, and effective workout with high reps and single sets of exercises that include pulses to go deep into the muscle. We blaze through a wide variety of exercises to keep the workout fresh and interesting, working hard and then moving…

  • Session 1 Live Rebroadcast

    Session 1 Live Rebroadcast

    We begin with ease in sukasana and some seated postures, then move into parighasana (gate), malasana (garland), and ustrasana (camel), and half-frog. Reiki energy is invoked at the beginning and end of the session. Carnelian crystal is used to channel nurturing, replenishing energy. #reiki #yoga #yinyoga #gentleyoga #reikiyoga #livestream

  • 30-Minute Reiki Yoga

    30-Minute Reiki Yoga

    Flex the back and loosen the hips with this Reiki-infused 30-minute Hatha yoga session! Enjoy mindful movement to stretch and open the back and chest, strengthen the core, and release the tension of the hips through a progression of asana and breath. Receive Reiki energy healing during Savasana. Key postures include Makarasana (Crocodile), Bow, Dolphin,…

  • 12-Minute Leg Day

    12-Minute Leg Day

    This quick and effective fun 12-minute leg day workout torches the legs and glutes with simple exercises using a kettlebell. You can also perform these exercises with just bodyweight or a dumbbell. Get a great workout in just a few minutes! The routine is suitable for all levels. You can pause the video or slow…

  • 30-Minute Reiki Yoga

    30-Minute Reiki Yoga

    This 30-minute compassionate Hatha yoga practice is infused with Reiki healing energy during Savasana. Wrist-friendly options are offered through the practice, as well as some variations and angles for understanding the postures better. Primary postures include: Sukasana (Easy), Parighasana (Gate), Vrksasana (Tree), Dancer, and Happy Baby. This compassionate session has standing balances and seated introspection.…

  • Episode 49

    Episode 49

    In this daily vlog, see 10 days of a RESET fitness and wellness challenge toward better self-care and health. #restart#fitnesschallenge

  • Breaking the Chains: Reiki Healing for Freedom from Addictive Behaviors

    Breaking the Chains: Reiki Healing for Freedom from Addictive Behaviors

    Holding on to unwanted habits or behaviors can be a difficult and painful experience. This Reiki healing session offers relief to help release addictions of all kinds, connecting to your inner strength and self compassion. The energy helps to remove blockages in the body, mind, and spirit, allowing for a free flow of healing that…

  • Healing a Broken Heart with Reiki and Green Opal

    Healing a Broken Heart with Reiki and Green Opal

    This Reiki video may be just what you need to soothe the edges of a broken heart. I focus energy on the anahata chakra with the aid of green opal, a crystal that can open the heart but also helps to ground difficult energy. The session helps to mitigate the emotional and physical pain of…

  • Zen ASMR Brush Sounds

    Zen ASMR Brush Sounds

    These crispy, snappy sounds of the bamboo brush create a relaxing atmosphere to combat stress and bring a feeling of zen. Listen with headphones for the best experience.

  • Crispy ASMR: Scalp Brush Pops for Ultimate Relaxation

    Crispy ASMR: Scalp Brush Pops for Ultimate Relaxation

    Enjoy the crispy, popping sounds of massaging a scalp brush. This sound texture is just the thing for relaxation before sleep. Enjoy with headphones for the best experience.

  • Ready-For-Spring Self Care Routine: Episode 48

    Ready-For-Spring Self Care Routine: Episode 48

    This week’s self-care routine focused on grounding down in the last remnants of winter, trying not to escape it in my hopes for spring. I did plenty of yoga, some strength training, creative work, and I ate some delicious, healthy meals; also, I spent some quality family time. What did you do this week for…

  • Amplify Your Healing Journey with This Reiki Session

    Amplify Your Healing Journey with This Reiki Session

    Every healing journey requires care. This reiki healing session provides gentle nudging toward deeper self care, and highlights the beneficial energies that you have already cultivated. The use of clear quartz at the close of the session amplifies the energies so that you can feel renewed in your process of seeking a higher vibration, whether…

  • ASMR Mic Scratching Tingles: Relax and Destress

    ASMR Mic Scratching Tingles: Relax and Destress

    The scratchy sounds in this ASMR video aid in deep relaxation, especially for sleep or calming the mind while doing other tasks. Enjoy the texture of the microphone with these easy, flowing sounds which promote calmness, ease, and create an ambience of safety.

  • Reiki Healing: Release Emotional Weight and Open Space for Affection

    Reiki Healing: Release Emotional Weight and Open Space for Affection

    I’m glad that you found this Reiki healing session to help you release heavy emotional weight. To make space for deeper connection and affection, we sometimes need to address the emotional bonds that can hold us back. This energy healing session engages the power of flower agate crystal to reach deeply into the emotions. Reiki…

  • Grounding Reiki for a Head in the Clouds: Balancing “Airy” Energy

    Grounding Reiki for a Head in the Clouds: Balancing “Airy” Energy

    Experience a grounding Reiki session that balances “airy” energy so that you feel more grounded and present in your body. Aragonite brings your head out of the clouds to land back on the earthly plane, orienting you back to the present moment. Orange selenite helps you to sit down into your body to find joy…

  • Loofah Sponge ASMR for Maximum Tingles

    Loofah Sponge ASMR for Maximum Tingles

    Welcome to this 15-minute ASMR video featuring the satisfying crinkly, scratchy sounds of a loofah sponge! This video is perfect for those who want to unwind and de-stress after a long day.

  • Reiki for Migraine with Aura

    Reiki for Migraine with Aura

    This powerful Reiki session can bring relief by alleviating the symptoms of migraine or headache with or without aura. During this session you can receive healing Reiki to help balance and restore the flow of energy through the body. This may help reduce the intensity and frequency of migraine. Allow the healing powers of Reiki…

  • Magical Crystal Ball Tapping ASMR

    Magical Crystal Ball Tapping ASMR

    Enjoy the magical sounds of crystal ball tapping with some quiet mouth sounds. Gentle, rhythmic tapping induces a state of deep relaxation and calmness. Be mesmerized by the visual tingle of the crystal ball, and relax into the soothing sounds of tapping. Wear headphones to enjoy this experience.

  • Soothing Mic and Face Brushing ASMR

    Soothing Mic and Face Brushing ASMR

    This short but soothing experience includes gentle mic brushing sounds and face brushing visuals. The ASMR session is perfect for those who are looking to unwind, relax, and achieve a deep sense of calm. The combination of soft mic brushing and gentle face brushing helps you to forget worries and reduce stress levels. Listen before…

  • Relaxing ASMR Cork Scratching and Tapping for Deep Sleep and Stress Relief

    Relaxing ASMR Cork Scratching and Tapping for Deep Sleep and Stress Relief

    Experience the soothing and calming sounds of gentle scratching and tapping on cork. The sound is incredibly satisfying and helps to invite a deep state of relaxation. This video is perfect for those who have trouble falling asleep, suffer from anxiety, or just need a break from their busy lives. Sit back, relax, and let…

  • Reiki for Anxious Thoughts

    Reiki for Anxious Thoughts

    Accept this reiki healing for anxious thoughts and other sensations of anxiety. Reiki can heal when the energy is accepted.

  • ASMR: Silicone Brushes
  • Flash ASMR: Brushes
  • Episode 47
  • Gentle ASMR: Shell
  • Gentle ASMR: Snaps & Crackles
  • Episode 45

    Episode 45

    This week’s episode sees a bad day amidst a beautiful setting as the fall/autumn season reached its peak. Check out my week of workouts and wellness!

  • Episode 44

    Episode 44

    I had to chop off my hair. It was just so thin and terrible. This week I got back to working out after having a cold, and we started decorating for Halloween.

  • Episode 43

    Episode 43

    This was the week before I got sick and also before I chopped off all my hair. It was a good week. I deep cleaned the fridge, reflected about the role of trauma in weight loss, and did my daily workouts.

  • Episode 42

    Episode 42

    I had a lot of reflection in this video about parenting, authenticity, and body image issues.

  • Episode 41

    Episode 41

    I’m still at it. I thought that I would quit, but something keeps me going.

  • Episode 40

    Episode 40

    Another week in the books! I keep wondering if should stop making content altogether, just because it’s so time-consuming. However, I realize, too, that I feel a lot more motivated to stay on my routine and work hard on my workouts when I am recording myself. I guess it’s a good trade-off. Maybe putting in…

  • Episode 39

    Episode 39

    This is my second vlog that encompasses a full week-ish of content. This is the week before we went on vacation to Maine. I actually did not record at all while on vacation, but my husband used my camera on his drone and got some footage that I ended up incorporating into the vlog.

  • Episode 38

    Episode 38

    I have noticed that many people who post weightloss | wellness | fitness vlogs tend to have pretty long videos — like, up to 30 minutes. I thought to string together several days’ worth of footage so that my vlogs can be longer. This is my first attempt, and the video only ended up being…

  • Episode 37

    Episode 37

    I was a bit bummed to have lost so much footage from this episode, due to my computer crashing. However, I do feel lucky to have been able to recover what I did from the day. Today I hit a chest and triceps workout, spent some time at a local river, and also watered my…

  • Episode 36

    Episode 36

    I continue to play catch-up on processing videos from weeks ago, amidst trying to recover files from the latest computer crash. This heat wave is really getting to me. But, nevertheless, here is Episode 36 in which there was no heat wave, and I can look back upon that day fondly.

  • Episode 35

    Episode 35

    My PC crashed and I lost all my files; after four days of working on getting my computer back up and running, I am finally able to post my content. I was already two weeks behind on posting content, and now I am even farther back. I hope that I can catch up soon! Anway,…

  • Episode 34

    Episode 34

    A family day today full of fun with sushi, shopping, psychic, and more. But it all began by grounding with some yoga.

  • Episode 33

    Episode 33

    Got to celebrate those WINS! We had a date night out to dinner at a country club on a beautiful summer night after I crushed a full body workout and spent some time with the pup.

  • Episode 32

    Episode 32

    I have been feeling confident in my program and better in my skin, so this episode ends with a bikini progress pic…because I felt it.

  • Episode 31

    Episode 31

    We had a fun birthday celebration at Three Sisters Sanctuary. I hit a legs and shoulders workout in the home gym. And I reflected on how I handle stress.

  • Episode 30

    Episode 30

    Hit a milestone today with 30 episodes in my wellness journey A Body is a Journey! Yay! I am so proud of myself!

  • Episode 29

    Episode 29

    I took a few days off from my exercise program and decided to do a 3-day fast and just focus on the heavy emotional stress that came with a very stressful situation lately. The video includes a lot of reflection, and a trip to the aquarium.

  • Episode 28

    Episode 28

    I have taken a couple days off and I am few videos behind on posting. Here is Episode 28 with reflections on my continued gut cleanse, a frozen yogurt bites recipe, and a biceps and back workout.

  • Episode 27
  • Episode 26

    Episode 26

    I wax poetic about taking responsibility for my reality as I float on the lake. Then, I crush a chest and triceps workout, and finally I bring it home with some time with friends.

  • Episode 25

    Episode 25

    The 4th of July weekend continued with lots of fun. My child joined me for a full-body workout, which was great.

  • Episode 24

    Episode 24

    I finally got my replacement GoPro and I am back with my daily vlogs on this wellness journey! I really missed making content. In this episode I take a walk, have a reflection, go swimming, do step aerobics, do yoga, and hit a fireworks show with the family. Summer doesn’t get better.

  • Episode 23

    Episode 23

    This weekend while swimming in the lake, I thought to take some footage of swimming underwater and my GoPro drowned! I lost some footage, but here is the last footage, which is a back and biceps workout. A new GoPro should arrive tomorrow, so until then…enjoy!

  • Episode 22

    Episode 22

    Today’s episode was simple with leg day and some shoulders.

  • Episode 20

    Episode 20

    A big cardio day today with 60 minutes of learning a new advanced step routine, followed by a reflection about embracing the joy of being on a wellness journey.

  • Episode 19

    Episode 19

    I take a hard look at what has made me unwell on this wellness journey, because acknowledging why I feel unwell is part of growing and learning. I hit a biceps and back workout after making space to care for my mental and emotional health.

  • Episode 18

    Episode 18

    We celebrated Father’s Day today after a great lower body workout, a jog, and some novel-writing time.

  • Episode 14

    Episode 14

    Following a shoulders workout and step aerobics, I confronted the same panic I have felt for 22 years after doing cardio. I include some reflection about panic disorder, weigh in, and then make some sage smudge sticks.

  • Episode 13

    Episode 13

    I got in a lot of movement today with house cleaning and leg day.

  • Episode 12

    Episode 12

    I had a busy today on my wellness journey with a walk, a triceps and chest session in the home gym, some self care, some writing, and a date night at home. It was a fun, fulfilling day.

  • Episode 10

    Episode 10

    Episode 10 sees a legs and shoulders workout, some dinner, and a solo kayak paddle with reflection.

  • Episode 9

    Episode 9

    I had a jam-packed day today with work, but I got it done and then made time for a back and biceps workout. I also squeezed in mowing the lawn and making some chive blossom vinegar.

  • EPISODE 8

    EPISODE 8

    I was so excited to hit our new home gym yesterday. I went light and did a full body workout. Check out Episode 8 of my wellness journey, which features the workout, a weigh-in, and a reflection.

  • Episode 7

    Episode 7

    I hope that this is the last day that I have to work around an injury. I feel like I am ready to do some light lifting and cardio again, and resume this journey the way that I envisioned it! In Episode 7 I do 90 minutes of yoga, some core work, and have a…

  • Episode 6

    Episode 6

    Oh! The thrilling life of a 42-year-old woman! In this episode I go for a walk, do some gardening, make dinner, and mourn that I still cannot lift weights due to a back injury. It is — in short — precisely what is expected of a middle-aged life…at least today. I hope tomorrow I can…

  • Episode 5

    Episode 5

    Today I was able to do 15 minutes each of cardio and yoga, but I did pay for it a little bit at night. I did not get much footage of the day, but did have some reflection about wellness: desiring wellness is a big deal in a society that values illness.

  • Episode 4

    Episode 4

    Today was a struggle. Another day without being able to exercise sent me into a spiral and having a small treat of chocolate triggered me into old patterns.

  • Episode 3

    Episode 3

    Today I tried my best to completely rest. It was very challenging to not do the things that I wanted to do, but I tried to keep my back in a resting mode throughout the day in hopes that I can return to exercise again soon.

  • Episode 2

    Episode 2

    In Episode 2 I try to keep my movement to a minimum due to a back injury, but I end up causing more pain.

  • Episode 1

    Episode 1

    I decided to start a YouTube daily vlog to reflect on my wellness journey of diet, fitness, and mindfulness. I am already four episodes in, but did not post on this website yet! So, stay tuned for the first few episode saturating this site for a moment. Please follow on YouTube if you would like…

  • Fitness Journal | Back & Biceps

    Fitness Journal | Back & Biceps

    Today’s workout focused on back and biceps, with 20 minutes of cardio at the end. Overall, it was a good workout with plenty of variety, using dumbells, resistance bands, a body bar, and a barbell.

  • Workout of the Day | Legs and Shoulders Split

    Workout of the Day | Legs and Shoulders Split

    One of my favorite exercises this week came with my legs and shoulders split on Sunday. I finished my workout with some kneeling squats and internally-rotated bent front shoulder raises.

  • Control Causes Suffering

    Control Causes Suffering

    There is much going on in the country currently to present a facade of control. Sometimes control is a good quality in our human experience; however, much of the time control is only a fantasy that brings more harm.

  • Workout of the Week | Alternating DB Chest Press

    Workout of the Week | Alternating DB Chest Press

    Adding this alternating dynamic into a classic dumbbell chest press kicked up this exercise quite a bit. You have to do more stabilizing in the core.

  • Tarot Tuesday: The Divine Masculine

    Tarot Tuesday: The Divine Masculine

    The Divine Maculine card signals the focused start of an endeavor with consistent follow-through from start to finish. It also denotes protection, security, and structure.

  • Workout of the Day | Incline Push Ups with Side Plank

    Workout of the Day | Incline Push Ups with Side Plank

    The incline push ups are perfect for those who want to go deep, add in some extra core, or want to transition from pushing up from a knee position.

  • Workout of the Day | Back Lunge Sequence

    Workout of the Day | Back Lunge Sequence

    Today’s WOD is a lunge sequence using only body weight. It’s great to balancing and so the core is engaged, as well. The exercise targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glute muscles, of course.

  • Workout of the Day | Goddess Squat with DB Goalpost Side Bends

    Workout of the Day | Goddess Squat with DB Goalpost Side Bends

    Today’s WOD is a Goddess Squat with DB Goalpost Side Bends. This standing core exercise primarily targets the transverse abdominus and the internal and external obliques.

  • Grand Opening Tomorrow!

    Grand Opening Tomorrow!

    A warm welcome to Meta/Physical Studio, a virtual fitness and wellness studio. Our grand opening is September 1, 2021.

  • Workout of the Day | Step Aerobics

    Workout of the Day | Step Aerobics

    Today I did a high-energy cardio workout! Step aerobics is light and fun, and I did my own routine to some excellent music. It lifted my spirits and got me primed for a great day.

  • Homeschool and Stay Sane During the Pandemic

    Homeschool and Stay Sane During the Pandemic

    Homeschooling your elementary school-aged child for the first time during a global pandemic, while you are working and also doing ALL. OF. THE. THINGS. was not expected to be easy — but did you expect that it would be THIS hard?

  • Creating for Yourself Rather than Creating to Please Others

    Creating for Yourself Rather than Creating to Please Others

    There are so many wonderful aspects of creating in order to please, entertain, or otherwise serve somebody else; however, creating strictly for your own purposes, to serve yourself, is a function with which many people lose touch as they grow.

  • The Fantasy of Illness

    The Fantasy of Illness

    In this video, I present the idea that during the covid pandemic the subconscious may project a wish for illness due to societal and personal value systems. The “fantasy of illness” is a desire that acknowledges one’s understanding of self as a sickly individual in need of care from others; this is not necessarily a…

  • Week 8 Reflection

    Week 8 Reflection

    I have been brave and making videos for some of my other outlets this month, so I figured: why not make a video journal for my wellness journey, too?