Finding Joy in the Simple Moments
The sacred is all around us when we take the time to pause and notice. When we meet the simple moment with wholehearted attention we find this truth.
Lola Berry serves up a nutritious Broccolini rainbow bowl recipe
Did you know that half a cup of cooked Broccolini provides about a third of your recommended daily amount of immunity-boosting folate? Or that every standard-sized bunch of Broccolini accounts for two and a half of your five recommended daily servings of veggies?
Celebrating Summer Solstice – Simple Rituals For Midsummer Magic
The summer solstice, a time of warmth, celebration, and ripe abundance, invites us to pause and honour the sun at her peak, enjoy the earth’s generous bounty, and lean into the big, beautiful magic of the natural world.
It’s Summer - Do Pilates Outside!
Summer is a great time to add the outdoors into your workout routine. The warmer weather is the perfect time to take your Pilates routine, or something new, outside.
How Yoga Helps You Build Trust
What in the world does yoga have to do with trust?! It is an interesting result of our practice when we find that our self-trust grows as a result of time spent on the mat.
How to Start a Self-Care Routine You’ll Follow
Self-care means really listening to your body, taking moments to check in, intentionally tuning in to the thoughts going on in your mind, and challenging your behaviors and belief systems if things feel out of alignment in your life.
Does Pilates Improve Mental Health?
We all know that exercise is beneficial for our physical well-being, but did you know that it can also have a profound impact on our mental health? In this article, we’ll discuss the role of exercise in mental health, the specific benefits of Pilates, and how to incorporate Pilates into a holistic mental health plan. Let’s dive in!
The Mental Health Benefits Of Regular Pilates
In the hustle and bustle of modern living, the importance of maintaining good mental health has never been more paramount. While many are aware of the physical benefits of exercise, not everyone recognizes the profound mental health advantages – and with World mental Health Day on 10 October – we thought it was the perfect time to start the conversation.
Yoga for Anxiety: 11 Poses to Try
Yoga can help you reduce feelings of stress and anxiety by connecting with your mind, body, and environment. Through certain poses and breathing techniques, you can learn how to control negative thoughts at your own pace.
What The Spring Equinox Means For Your Wellbeing
As winter fades and the days grow longer, the arrival of the spring equinox marks a moment of perfect balance between day and night. It's not just a celestial event but an invitation to renew your connection with nature and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.
Yoga and Pilates: A Powerful Combination
Yoga and Pilates together create a powerful blend of strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. While yoga enhances your flow and stretches, Pilates builds core stability. This combination not only elevates your physical fitness but also deepens mental clarity and breath control. Ready to experience this synergy? Try our Unlimited Intro Pass at Soulful Fitness!
Spring Into New Beginnings
Spring is the season of renewal, the perfect time to embrace new beginnings. Whether you're refreshing your fitness routine or adopting healthier habits, small changes can lead to big growth. At Soulful Fitness, we're here to support your journey toward positive transformation this season.
Inside out: nourish your inner landscape the whole year through
Align and adjust your life, yoga and meditation practice with the seasonal changes by tuning in with the intrinsic powers of the 5 element system used in Taoist practices. We, human beings, are a biochemical formation of atoms, molecules, and cells. Within the deepest fibres of our body we share the same atomic footprint as our surrounding nature.
Dealing with challenges in your yoga practice
You will all have things that you find difficult and challenging in your yoga practice, just like in the rest of your lives. Looking at others (who seemingly do these particular things with great ease) and comparing yourself to them will undoubtedly lead to self-doubt and frustration.
6 Challenges in Life You Must Overcome to Become a Better Person
Life is an uncertain roller coaster. You can choose to embrace it and enjoy the ride, joyfully learning from your experiences along the way; or you can choose to rebel against all of life’s challenges, resenting every moment of your journey.
4 Secrets for Overcoming Fear and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Los Angeles-based yoga teacher, life design coach and writer Mary Beth LaRue has created the life of her dreams—but she had to overcome her fair share of fear and self-doubt to get there.
Challenge your mind and body to sharpen your thinking skills
Always learning new things, and staying busy with friends and favorite activities — is exactly what the experts say can help keep our thinking skills sharp. "Cognitive and social engagement have been shown to be protective against cognitive decline, whereas hearing loss, depression, and social isolation are associated with cognitive decline," says Dr. Kathryn Papp, a neuropsychologist and instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School.
Trust Yourself: Yoga & the Universe
Being apart of the yoga world can make you become more connected with your thoughts and actions. When you practice yoga you create a stronger core, back, and mind. This strength that your body creates not only becomes apart of us physically but also mentally, allowing you to trust yourself in times of need.
10 Detoxifying Yoga Poses for a Summer Cleanse: Boost Strength, Flexibility, and Wellness
Looking for a great summer detox? There’s no need to deprive yourself with a strict juice cleanse or a cabbage diet. The following 10 yoga poses will help your digestion, boost strength and flexibility, and leave you feeling your best. Take them one at a time or practice the entire sequence as a flow to feel lighter and happier this holiday season.
Vinyasa 101: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Vinyasa Yoga
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar breaks down the 5 things you didn’t know about vinyasa yoga.