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This mindset is a powerful reframe. Think everything is happening for me, instead of why is this happening to me. #mindset #mindsetcoaching

Stabilization through contrast. #gyrotonic #functionalmovement

Love this guy #functionalmedecine

#innocence #timeless #beauty #tantricinstituteforintegratedsexuality

#orcas winter

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Crossgrip stretch, shoulder release #gyrotnic

Reverse handle sequence #shoulderworkout #gyrotonicexpansionsystem® #movementismedicine

Perspective #pilates #dosomethingdifferent

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Power plate rehab for rheumatoid Arthritis and high blood pressure. #powerplate #movementismedicine

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Dancing partners #gyrotoner® #gyrokinesis® #gyrotonicexpansionsystem®

#movementismedicine #gyrotonic® #gyrokinesis® #dowhatmovesyou #spinalhealth

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Monday #pilates

Yawning quality, wrist,elbow, palms and fingers. Opening the facia through the extremities. #gyrotonic® #gyrotoner®

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Crossgrip stretch- exploring the upper dimensions #spinalhealth #gyrotonic® #gyrotoner

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Supporting my wings, Playing with tape #kenisiology

Yesterday is History, tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That's why they call it the PRESENT 🎁 #kungfupanda

Little down dog pilates style

Happy thanksgiving

Happy Halloween 👻 #gyrotonic #orcasisland

Balance, single leg spiraling

10 affirmations in case you need a boost. #affirmations

Nothing to do nowhere to go! Chillin 😎 another perfect day on orcas island.

Dog at work, #animalsheal #gyrotonic®

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Summer

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When you are ready to cross over. When you’re tired and your soul needs silence. When you could lose yourself in the woods for a very long time. When your self is calling you into silence. It’s been too long since you rested in the place where words have no meaning. #silence #natureheals #home #drinkpeace

Tuning the human BioFeild Doing a deep dive into the work of Eileen Mckusik. #tuningforks #soundtherapy #biofeildtuning Exploring the healing potential of sound therapy #electricbodyelectrichealth

Do you give from your fullness ? Or from your overflowing ? Once a teacher told me that we must give from our overflowing and not from our fullness. That our fullness is for us. So the questions is- What is your current state of charge? What fills you up? What refuels your battery? #full #energy #healingresources

Settling in to my infrared sauna bag. Reduce inflammation Detox Boost happy dopamine 💜❄️😊💕 #saunabag #higherdoseinfrared #selfcarematters

Jade eggs were historically reserved for the royal Queen and the consorts of the emperor of China and were credited with extending the lives and the enduring beauty of these women. In the Taoist philosophical and spiritual traditions, jade eggs have been used to stimulate and generate the life force in women by strengthening the pelvic floor and the walls of the vagina. Women were revered in their power during these times, and were encouraged to take exquisite care of their bodies as temples. The jade egg practice was said to be a vital part of maintaining strength, presence and balance within themselves as important members of the royal family. As we cultivate a practice with our jade egg, we are transforming our way of being with the world. The details of the history of the jade egg practice are mysterious and not well known at this time. However, more knowledge is coming to light, and in many ways, the practice is something one experiences and feels the benefits of on her own. #jadeeggpractice #pepvicfloorhealth #selfcarepractices

#pilates #functionaltraining #loveyourbody

Active rest 15 minutes - When I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue in my mid 20’s Someone told me I needed to learn Active rest. A doctor told me I was depressed and prescribed heavy sleep drugs- trazadone. I spent the next 20 years trying to figure out why I was so tired. Long story short I am still learning what active rest means, what fills my well and what drains it. One of the biggest game changers has been meditation. “Active rest “ the space between the thoughts the ahhhhh of deep silence or the observation that there is no silence only the yamerring of the monkey mind turning worries over in circles. I’ve adopted a practice of twice daily meditation. 15 minutes to be. What can you do In 15 minutes? So so very much really #15minutemagic #meditation #healingjourney

After the garden party Vintage Gyrotonic Around the world #gyrotonic

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Bloom where you are planted. #bloomwhereyouareplanted #orca #liveyourbestlife

When you go out into the woods, and you look at trees, you see all these different trees. And some of them are bent, and some of them are straight, and some of them are evergreens, and some of them are whatever. And you look at the tree and you allow it. You see why it is the way it is. You sort of understand that it didn’t get enough light, and so it turned that way. And you don’t get all emotional about it. You just allow it. You appreciate the tree. The minute you get near humans, you lose all that. And you are constantly saying ‘You are too this, or I’m too this.’ That judgment mind comes in. And so I practice turning people into trees. Which means appreciating them just the way they are. Ram Dass #ramdass #orcasisland #acceptancequotes

Breath work for stress your vagus nerve is in control of your “rest and digest” nervous system, which is also called your parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). The PNS is responsible for restoring balance in the body after periods of stress. By stimulating that through breathwork you are increasing parasympathetic tone while also lowering cortisol levels — the body’s stress hormone. This can lead to better resilience to stress and less anxiety.

Petals for Vida and Cere 💔🤎💜🙏🏼 we honor your flight into the unknown realms Vida 🤎

The antidote to Boredom From ekhart "There's a whole industry designed to help us avoid boredom." Eckhart Tolle reflects: "Television, video games, magazines, and our phone's online distractions. This sense of 'unsatisfyingness' and restlessness arises from the mind and it's need for constant stimulus." boredom is actually a valuable opportunity for cultivating stillness. #beherenow #orcasisland #

How does CranioSacral Therapy Work? Few structures have as much influence over the body's ability to function properly as the brain and spinal cord that make up the central nervous system. And, the central nervous system is heavily influenced by the craniosacral system - the membranes and fluid that surround, protect and nourish the brain and spinal cord. Every day your body endures stresses and strains that it must work to compensate for. Unfortunately, these changes often cause body tissues to tighten and distort the craniosacral system. These distortions can then cause tension to form around the brain and spinal cord resulting in restrictions. This can create a barrier to the healthy performance of the central nervous system, and potentially every other system it interacts with. Fortunately, such restrictions can be detected and corrected using simple methods of touch. With a light touch, the CST practitioner uses his or her hands to evaluate the craniosacral system by gently feeling various locations of the body to test for the ease of motion and rhythm of the cerebrospinal fluid pulsing around the brain and spinal cord. Soft-touch techniques are then used to release restrictions in any tissues influencing the craniosacral system. By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body's ability to self-correct, CranioSacral Therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to stroke and neurological impairment. #craniosacraltherapy #osteopathy #orcasisland #healingmodalities #orcas

Want the softest skin ever? Get your glow on with Dry skin brushing . One of my favorite self care rituals. A dry towel or brush is all you need. Our skin is the biggest organ we have. It takes is one of the main pathways for detoxification. Increase circulation, remove surface dead skin, stimulate the meridians in the body Energize your system Move the lymph Decrease cellulite and increase soft skin. It’s a wonderful way to be present with your self. #drybrushing #selfcareroutine #loveyourbody #ritual

Reach for the stars #gyrokinesis®

Earthing (or grounding) refers to the discovery of benefits—including better sleep and reduced pain—from walking barefoot outside or sitting, working, or sleeping indoors connected to conductive systems that transfer the Earth's electrons from the ground into the body. #earthing #earthingshoes👣

Spiral💜 Keep calm spiral on Things are starting to turn around #gyrokinesis® #gyrotonic®️

#oxytocinboosting Snuggles, pleasure, chocolate, laughter :) Spend time with your pets Talk to a friend Get a massage Go shopping Make love Self pleasure Boost this powerful hormone for better health and well being. #boostoxytocin #oxytocine #pleasureheals

Perfect way to end the day. Epsom salt soak under the blue sky:) #liveoutside #orcasisland #selfcaretips

Light therapy New addition to the self care rituals. What are some of your self care practices? #infared #healing #selfcaretips

Kitchen sink Gyro :) use anything and any moment to move in a beneficial way. Why isolate working out to the gym? Everyday Yoga #everydayyoga Leverage the counter, the sink whatever! #growwhereyourplanted Sometimes I get so stiff doing dishes, take a moment and do whatever your body needs. #gyrotonic® #gyrokinesis®︎ #functionalmedicine

boots #goanywhere #happy

Exploring the upper dimensions #gyrotonicexpansionsystem® #gyrotoner® #functionaltraining #thestudioonorcas

#ashiatsumassage #deepfeetbartherapy #orcas

Letting go #lettinggo #beherenow #gyrokinesis®︎ #movementheals #gyrokinesisclassesonline

Good morning ferry ride. #grateful #beauty #orcas #wecandohardthings #gyrotonic

New year new name! After a decade #gyrotonic #eastsoundwashington #pilatesbody #gyrokinesisclassesonline #funcionalmovement

Well the Good news is!- We Reopen The Studio Next week! Looking forward to seeing you in person and on zoom as we move forward into the next phase. #gyrotonic #gyrokinesismethod #pilates

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The in between time- when you are not sure what the future holds and your not fully out of the past. It’s like being in mid air- What will the new year bring? What will you create? What is ours to influence? To let go? What is coming? What is choosing you? #gyrokinesismethod #transformation #2020goals

Settle in to the silent night, to the quiet dark time, go inside like a seed planted deep in the earth waiting for spring.

Change happens when we are willing to embrace discomfort. This is my practice right now. I recognize that my small self wants to pull the covers over her head and stay safe, but I don’t feel I have the luxury to do that. So I get up,I tell myself I can, sometimes over and over u til I believe it. I wear the mask I do the thing,I resist the urge- I’m growing my ability to tolerate discomfort, learning to stay present with the uncomfortable. Moment by moment sometimes it’s saying no- to the drink, to the phone,the text,to the person, to the bully, to my craving, to my own family,to the HABIT and sometimes it’s saying yes- YES to what I know I really need. Yes to the cliff I’m jumping off, yes to the workout that fuels my body, to the effort it takes to show up and keep showing up, yes to the lockdown shut down, yes to what I cannot control,yes to the dog walk. Yes to the practices and the disciplines that heal me, Yes to discomfort, yes to growing bigger than my small ego self can imagine. Yes to learning a new way to live. This year was a Yes to commitment to marriage😳💗💗💗 Yes to doing things that are hard and a little scary. Yes to breathing :) yes to the truth!!!! I can feel something growing stronger the more I am willing to ride out the discomfort and become more comfortable being uncomfortable. It’s Exciting and I encourage you to try it. Whatever you want to change the habit, addiction, behavior, you must be willing to be UNCOMFORTABLE!!!!!!!!!! #getubcomfortablesquad #growth #youcanchangeyourlife #uncomfortable Jo

Survival technique for 2020 #flexibility #gyrotonic #gyrokinesisclasses #pilatesbody Shannon Martin design #shannonmartindesign

It’s feeling a little crazy but I think we got this! #gyrotonic #movementheals #breath

We can do this! It’s still a little bit further- hang in there! #lifeisbeautiful #gyrotonic #gyrokinesis®︎