"Your soul will never be fully nourished by anyone's love but your own."
Hey Yogis,
Whether we realize it or not, how we view ourselves defines so many aspects of our lives and daily interactions.
Any given situation presents us with an opportunity to manifest whatever beliefs about ourselves we hold, and so it’s important to start at the very beginning when seeking to address and improve our self-image. Take some time today to notice the repeated thoughts you say to yourself.
Becoming aware of how you DEFINE your self-worth is the first step to improving it, and so placing your focus on cultivating this awareness before moving forward is a good place to start.
Some questions you might consider to become aware of your current state of self-worth:
1. What are your current beliefs surrounding your self-worth?
2. Why do you say that?
3. How do you feel these could improve?
When we can improve how we feel about ourselves relationships with ourselves and others can improve, we can begin to understand our purpose or career choices and even our current diet and exercise regimen.
Research shows that those who engage in Yoga weekly had better body image and self-esteem.
A continued Yoga routine allows the mind and body a chance to align in a way that no other physical activity allows.
Here's how Yoga can help with your self love:
- boost in mood
- self-awareness
- feeling happy within our skin
- enhances focus
- encourages mindful eating & overall health
- combats feelings of depression
**Make sure to watch this month's mental health class, "Facing Seasonal Depression".
Here's 3 ways to show yourself self-love this month and prioritize you...
- Join my FREE 14-day Self Love Series - just click & go...it starts right away.
- Weekly Yoga class -when you sign up for 3-weeks of Yoga "on the mat" in March, you'll be able to access my 28 to Elevate "off the mat" program this February. This is my most comprehensive program & will really help you uncover what in your life needs to take priority now!
*New to Yoga? Make sure to join my next "Intro to Yoga" kick off class in March. - Learn more about Ayurveda, my monthly challenges & take the body type quiz. Make sure to let me know which one you're most excited about.
XO, Keri
"Maybe you are searching in the branches for what only appears in the roots". ~Rumi
My first time doing Yoga was in college. I remember nothing else about it except I needed a 1 credit course. I guess I wasn't ready for Yoga as a teen, perhaps you're not ready for yoga at whatever age you're at and that's okay.
It wasn't until my later 20s, when I worked in the city, that Yoga became a lunchtime routine of strength and stretch. As a bonus I didn't sweaty and I could return to work fully refreshed for the 2nd half of my STRESSFUL 9-5 job.
Then the ANXIETY of having young kids....if you're a mom, I don't need to explain this as I'm sure you've lived it. This led me to need more out of my classes mentally and thus began my Yoga therapy training and inspiration for my "off the mat" complementary practices. It was the start of searching through my branches instead of band-aiding (see quote above).
I now have a daughter with DEPRESSION. Coincidentally she is in Yoga at school this marking period...and just like me as a teen, she's getting nothing out of it. Unless her besties or boyfriend are promoting it, she's not ready for the healing benefits of Yoga. However, many of the "off the mat" practices she HAS incorporated. Watch this month's "SAD" class to learn these natural remedies that you can start using right away....& even a teen can do.
Anxiety, depression & stress are the top contenders of the (reported) 1 in 4 Americans dealing with some sort of mental health issue (probably more so with covid isolation). Mental health has become the inspiration behind all of my on & off the mat classes. Each year that I practice, I uncover another layer of eye opening growth that has led me to be a better, happier & healthier me....closer to the roots and out of the branches (see "Rumi" quote above). I am motivated to help each of you achieve better health and wellness, too!
To kick-off February (aka heart health month), I want to share my class for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression, that's related to changes in seasons and is most common during the cold & dark days of winter.
Here's some signs that you may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder:
*if this sounds like someone you know, please share the class or tips with them*
- Feeling depressed most of the day, nearly every day
- Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Having low energy
- Feeling hopeless, worthless, and irritable
- Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy
- Feeling sluggish or agitated
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Feeling hopeless, worthless or guilty
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Carbohydrate cravings and weight gain
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Here's 4 ways to support your mental health.....
- Watch my FREE Mental Health Class - "Manage Seasonal Affective Depression Naturally" - get tips you can use right away.
- Join my FREE 14-day self love challenge because one natural tip than can help with SAD is learning to be kinder, more loving and aware of how we treat ourselves daily.
- Yoga class - when you join me for 3 weeks of yoga, you'll enjoy FREE access to my off the mat, "28 to Elevate" program (perfect for 28 days of February).
- Learn more about Ayurveda & my monthly challenges....Including a sneak peak of February's challenge, "28 to Elevate".
Do things at your own pace. Life's not a race! Just because you haven't heard from me, doesn't mean I'm not here cheering you on. I practice what I preach and this month has been all about Abundance for me...resetting my focus and goals for 2022.
A new year can be overwhelming so where do you start? What part of your well-being could use a boost? When you feel stuck, instead of just freezing, channel your inner problem solver to get unstuck and take imperfect action. If you haven't done my abundance challenge, mindset is the perfect place to start and there's still some time left in January to join it here.
Abundance doesn't exist for us if we don't prioritize ourselves.
- Are you putting everyone else first?
- Are you feeling sad & lonely in your thoughts?
- Are you unmotivated to do things for yourself?
Here's 5 ways to make this an Abundant month and prioritize you...
- Join my FREE 14-day Self Love Series - just click & go...it starts right away.
- Diffuse Abundance Essential oil to access the January Abundance Challenge
- Weekly Yoga class -not only will you feel good after class but I give you FREE access to my monthly off the mat challenges to simplify staying ahead of your health. #preventionmedicine
- Learn more about Ayurveda, my monthly challenges & take the body type quiz. Make sure to let me know which one you're most excited about.
- Meditate - Watch my FREE class here to learn the many ways you can meditate....cuz it doesn't have to be cross-legged.
To your health and wellness!
"I am open to every opportunity that comes my way."
To my friends that I am honored to have in my life. May the remaining days of this year warm your soul, bring love to your heart and bless you with everything this life has to offer.
We all live with our struggles but we can all amount to great things. Since our thoughts help to form our perception of the world around us, they could be getting in the way of progressing your career, creating meaningful relationships, investing in your future, or weight & health goals. Perhaps stress, anxiety, depression, are taking over?!
If you are ready to start a new year with positive patterns of self-thought that can begin to heal your mind, body, self image, and to set yourself up for a happier and more successful and fulfilling future, than join me for a month of abundance....starting 1/1/22!
The Abundance challenge is based on a form of meditation. You can learn more about it by watching the "Many Modes of Meditation" class right here. Meditation can truly help everything align for you!!
Here's 2 ways to start fresh this 2022..
1- Learn a form of meditation - "Watch Many Ways to Meditate" class & learn more about the Abundance Challenge here.
2- Learn Yoga off the Mat - Get FREE access to my 28 days to elevate challenge!
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To another month of abundant health and wellness,
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Winter will be here in a week! That means it's time to start getting comfy, warm up your atmosphere and illuminate your soul. Mindfully choosing that during the chaos of holidays to slow down & reflect on the year. One of the happiest populations in the world, are the Danish and each year they partake in Hygee...it’s a Danish word loosely translated as cozy contentment. It’s an important part of the Danish world view — appropriate to Denmark’s climate (and our winter), hygge is about hunkering down: It’s all candles, blazing fires, warm blankets and fuzzy slippers, reading nooks (called hyggekrog), comfortable leggings (hyggebukser), wollen socks (hyggesokker) and tea.
Since I've always been an organizer, from my tidy room as a kid to my career as a Meeting & Event planner, it made sense that when I received my Yoga Therapy certification a few years ago (800 hours to compliment my 200 hour teaching) to use it to organize my health & the health of my clients. With a sprinkling of real life traditions (such as Hygee) to the ancient practices of Yoga & Ayurveda my "off the mat" challenges began....a monthly routine and refresh to simplify staying ahead our health #preventionmedicine. You can learn more about Ayurveda, my monthly challenges, and take the body type quiz here.
Have you already been practicing Hygee? Now you have a word for it or an excuse to cuddle up and watch another movie!!
If there's something about your health that you'd like to change, don't wait for it! Here's 4 ways to make your health your priority and get cozy right away.
1. Practice slowing down in a Yoga class - you'll get FREE access to my 28 days to elevate challenge
2. Grab a comfy Jessie sweater or knit Ashtanga leggings
1. Practice slowing down in a Yoga class - you'll get FREE access to my 28 days to elevate challenge
2. Grab a comfy Jessie sweater or knit Ashtanga leggings
To your health and wellness,
Keri Elkin
