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Scrub Cap with Ponytail

Hello everyone! As I was talking to my daughter a few days ago, she shared with me a concern of hers — she loves her long hair, but right now, in the medical field, it’s getting a bit difficult to keep it out of her way during her work day – and every day she has to wear a scrub cap to keep her hair back (you know, the medical world is forever changing now with COVID-19 and everyone has to be safe – and wants to be kept safe at that).

After some researching, she found a remedy, but with lack of time, she has not been able to secure one of these “fancy” scrub caps with ponytail holders – but she is doing just fine figuring out other ways to keep her hair back (oh how Bre loves her long hair!). The remedy? A scrub cap with ponytail “holder.” So, if anyone wants something to do and has the know-how around a sewing machine, here is another way you can help those in the medical field:

Scrub-Cap-with-Ponytail-Written-Instructions

Moving while ‘Sheltering-in-Place’

In recent weeks I have posted various at-home workout videos via FB and the weekly MailChimp Newsletter. BUT, in case you have not seen them, here are a few I made several weeks ago. 

Stay tuned to the website for additional videos this week!

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Like you, I still need to move and breathe, do yoga and exercise. I have made a couple of videos as gifts to you…YOU HAVE NO IDEA what a big deal it is for me to have made these videos. I had to learn new skills. I had to trust in the process. I had to figure out technological things.

My intention for you is that you stay safe, that you continue to move and breathe, that you can afford to be out of work, if that is the case for you. I hope that you can use this break from the world to reconnect with yourselves, your kids, your significant others and nature (go for a walk). I am trusting in the process and I look forward to reopening the gym and seeing you all in class. If you are in a position where you are not getting a break from work or the world, THANK YOU for doing what you have to do. Be sure to take some time for yourself. Simple yoga breathing can do wonders!  Mindfully breathe, maybe even while you drive. Deep breath in, long breath out! This pattern of mindful breathing can take our central nervous system from a state of Fight and Flight to one of Rest and Restore.

In the meantime, here are the links to the videos. As in all physical practices, be sure only do what you can. Don’t do anything if you experience pain or feel extreme discomfort. Be gentle with yourselves, especially if you haven’t practiced or worked out in a while. These videos are not by any means professional products…you are getting me…honest, raw and uncensored…no editing…nothing fancy…just like in class!  Do them with an open mind, expecting nothing and noticing what you experience.  If you do the Kick Boxing video, it can be nice on the body to do the Gentle Yoga video right after. Hopefully I can add a Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep meditation) and Breathing Meditation next!

LINKS
Yoga for Anxiety:
https://youtu.be/7tnG3_fy6aM

Kick-Boxing:
https://youtu.be/CYBy3QTWCqQ .

Gentle Yoga:
https://youtu.be/o2QJ15E7K5g

Coping with Cabin Fever during Shelter-in-Place

Anyone else starting to go a little batty living life via “Shelter-in-Place?”
I know I am!
The first week, I was pumped, thinking how much time I’d have to myself, but now, I am kinda missing all of my yogi students! Plus, I miss my studio! Doing yoga at home has always been my “fall-back-on-plan” but man, sometimes, you just need to see life through a new set of windows! Am I right?
The silver lining in all of this?
SPRING has finally arrived in Ohio.
And while we are to remain “Shelter-in-Place” we can absolutely GET OUTSIDE! Participating in any form of outdoor activity is so good for us now. What about kicking a kickball around the yard with your kids? Soccer ball? Bringing out the t-ball set stashed away in your garage? Putting air in those bike tires, playing catch in the yard or even side-walk chalking!
And of course, walking, running or jogging is good too!
But what about those impending rainy days?

When my kiddos were little, I used rainy days as the perfect opportunity to show them how to cook and do laundry. (Laundry may not SOUND fun at all, but one day they will thank you for teaching them to separate the loads!). Plus, cooking allows for them to use math (cups, teaspoons, tablespoons) and laundry … well, how about learning organizational skills?

Our lives may have been flipped-turned-upside-down, but maybe, just maybe something POSITIVE will come out of this situation.
Love to all, Jeannette
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Looking to do a little bit of yoga in your home?
Here’s a video on Hatha Yoga:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFavTTuFdNM&feature=share

FREE YOGA AND WORK OUT VIDEOS

Hello my friends!

I don’t really want to even talk about the VIRUS but I will give you some insight on how it is affecting me. 

For me (at this point in time) shutting down the gym was the only correct decision. We have SO many children, adults and older adults coming through our doors on a daily basis. We are all over the floors, the equipment, the chairs, etc. The gym has been thoroughly cleaned and then closed. Let those bugs be destroyed. We followed the lead of Keystone schools, even a few days before gyms were told to shut down.

Personally, I have found this to be just what I needed most. Maybe you need this, too.  Pushing myself back to class after the losses I have recently suffered was what I needed (had) to do, but it has been so hard on me. I can hold myself together to get through a few classes and then I pretty much cry all the way home–but, hey, it’s a short drive and a girl needs to grieve. I have always struggled that with a loss, the whole world continues moving, while my world has stopped. I am thankful that for the time being, the world has somewhat stopped. I am not telling you this for sympathy votes. I know you have all been sympathetic and so, very, very caring and loving. Thank you. I am telling you this to let you know that in my world I see this as the break I need. I am not freaking out because our gym income has dropped to zero. I am not freaking out that I can’t teach my corporate class. I am not freaking out that we may lose the customers we have worked so hard to service. I am grateful for the time. Time to reflect. Time to meditate. Time to be creative. Time to read. Time to play with the dogs. Time to play in the kitchen and cook.  My kids came to visit and we had time to hang out.

Like you, I still need to move and breathe, do yoga and exercise. I have made a couple of videos as gifts to you…YOU HAVE NO IDEA what a big deal it is for me to have made these videos. I had to learn new skills. I had to trust in the process. I had to figure out technological things.

My intention for you is that you stay safe, that you continue to move and breathe, that you can afford to be out of work, if that is the case for you. I hope that you can use this break from the world to reconnect with yourselves, your kids, your significant others and nature (go for a walk). I am trusting in the process and I look forward to reopening the gym and seeing you all in class. If you are in a position where you are not getting a break from work or the world, THANK YOU for doing what you have to do. Be sure to take some time for yourself. Simple yoga breathing can do wonders!  Mindfully breathe, maybe even while you drive. Deep breath in, long breath out! This pattern of mindful breathing can take our central nervous system from a state of Fight and Flight to one of Rest and Restore.

In the meantime, here are the links to the videos. As in all physical practices, be sure only do what you can. Don’t do anything if you experience pain or feel extreme discomfort. Be gentle with yourselves, especially if you haven’t practiced or worked out in a while. These videos are not by any means professional products…you are getting me…honest, raw and uncensored…no editing…nothing fancy…just like in class!  Do them with an open mind, expecting nothing and noticing what you experience.  If you do the Kick Boxing video, it can be nice on the body to do the Gentle Yoga video right after. Hopefully I can add a Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep meditation) and Breathing Meditation next!

LINKS
Yoga for Anxiety:
https://youtu.be/7tnG3_fy6aM

Kick-Boxing:
https://youtu.be/CYBy3QTWCqQ .

Gentle Yoga:
https://youtu.be/o2QJ15E7K5g

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Also, my friends:
The Hula Hoop Make-and-Take Workshop has been postponed for a later date.
Stay connected on Facebook for more information as the new date nears.

Keeping the faith

“What a difference a year makes.”
That phrase can be used several different ways – good and bad. For some, a year can be a year of growing, learning who you are as a person or maybe even learning to love yourself – flaws and all. Or, for others, a year can be a time of difficulty. I know in my instance, I am a little of both. While as emotionally and heart-breaking the past year has been, had it not been for yoga, I’m not sure I’d be the strong woman/wife/mom I am today. About a year ago was when Bre and I made the trek to Costa Rica for a yoga retreat. Every day, I am thankful to have had that experience with her. We learned so much about yoga and about each other too.
Every event in our life shapes who we are. We can spend only so much time asking “Why” or “What If” but at the end of the day, what does that accomplish? But through it all, if we are strong and have faith, in the end WE WILL BE OKAY. We HAVE to be OKAY.
And I am here to tell you all … YOU will be OKAY too. If you are hurting or in a place of self-doubt, know that the mat is here for you – as are all yoga instructors. You can only take so much … leave some on the mat.
Namaste
Jeannette