Re: Movement as Medicine 🩺 (fwd)

[robert <http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert>]

 > From: Noelle <noelle>
 > Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:11:15 -0700 (PDT)
 >
 > this is why she cancelled on us? burn out?

That's ridiculous!  You can never give up social media!

 >  > From: "Natalie Somers" <http://www.nataliesomers.com/~hello>
 >  > Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:43:10 -0400
 >  > 
 >  > Hi Noelle - Happy Spring! I’m just emerging from a 3
 >  > week break from social media and a beautiful trip to Yosemite
 >  > (my first time!) and I’m still basking in the healing
 >  > energy of being deeply connected to nature and in communication
 >  > with my body. After the launch of my group coaching course,
 >  > RISE, I was mentally drained. I had spent countless hours at my
 >  > desk planning, researching, creating, marketing, and tending to
 >  > my to-do lists and I was exhausted. I used all the brain power I
 >  > had to create, share and serve and as an empathetic introvert, I
 >  > knew I needed a little break. So, I decided to approach the
 >  > month of April as a retreat. Less screen time, more nature. Less
 >  > desk time, more movement and creativity. Fewer to-do lists, more
 >  > of what truly lights me up. In short - less thinking and more
 >  > feeling.  Here’s what has come up so far…
 >  > >> We need movement in our lives. << It allows us to shift
 >  > energy around and embody the felt experience of being
 >  > alive. Through movement, we get to communicate with our bodies
 >  > on a more intimate level (something I think we could all use
 >  > more of in our digitally influenced life). Our feelings and
 >  > emotions are the physical representation of external
 >  > stimuli. And when we’re stagnant, stuck or feeling
 >  > disconnected, those feelings burrow. They’ve nowhere
 >  > to go except deeper into the abyss of the subconscious and
 >  > unconscious mind. This is how stress and overwhelm are
 >  > formed. We lose sight of what truly matters to us and start
 >  > living on autopilot. We do the things that we think we need to
 >  > be doing and stop listening to the intuitive nudges of our
 >  > subtle energies and bodies. Exhaustion, burn out, stress,
 >  > overwhelm, dis-ease, lack of motivation… these are
 >  > all signs that it’s time to come out of your thinking
 >  > brain and connect with the sensation of feeling. With that, I
 >  > extend to you an invitation back to movement. And
 >  > I’ve got plenty of ways to help you do so including
 >  > NEW in-person weekly yoga classes < https://www.arise.yoga> ,
 >  > virtual weekly classes <
 >  > https://www.nataliesomers.com/yoga-class-link?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=608095a924484458f16489a6&ss_email_id=6080b873043f4b5cad5241ae&ss_campaign_name=Movement+as+Medicine+%F0%9F%A9%BA&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-04-21T23%3A43%3A10Z>
 >  > AND Yoga & Beer at Temescal Brewing <
 >  > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-with-natalie-somers-lojo-tacos-temescal-brewing-tickets-150838751767>
 >  > ! Keep scrolling for details… As always - sending
 >  > love and cheering you on, ✨*NEW* WEEKLY IN-PERSON
 >  > CLASSES✨ Join me in welcoming Arise Yoga
 >  > <https://www.arise.yoga> to Oakland, CA! “Arise is
 >  > founded on the belief that yoga is meant to be practiced
 >  > primarily off the mat. That the flexibility and strength we
 >  > develop from the asanas, the clarity discovered in meditation,
 >  > the calm and energy cultivated through pranayama, and the
 >  > connections we make between breath and body -- all must be
 >  > translated into our daily life.” And I’m
 >  > honored to announce that I’ ll be teaching 3 weekly
 >  > classes - starting immediately! Monday/Wednesday Powerful
 >  > Vinyasa 5:15-6:15pm <https://www.arise.yoga/oakland-schedule>
 >  > Saturday Open Flow - All Levels 11-12pm <
 >  > https://www.arise.yoga/oakland-schedule> ***The studio is
 >  > located at 3229 Lakeshore Avenue Oakland, CA and has plenty of
 >  > room to spread your mats out with 6 feet in
 >  > between. We’ll be doing temperature checks at the
 >  > door and masks are required while practicing. Head to the
 >  > website for information about pricing and to sign up for
 >  > classes! <https://www.arise.yoga> WEEKLY VIRTUAL CLASSES
 >  > 💻 Tuesday Slow Nurturing Flow 6-7pm Thursday
 >  > Mindful Morning Flow 8-8:45am >> Link To Join Class (same for
 >  > both classes) <
 >  > https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8455273666?pwd=OUMwMkE4UGU0OGhTTFVKb2U0OTRwdz09>
 >  > << Virtual Tip Jar: Venmo @Natalie-Somers <
 >  > https://account.venmo.com/u/Natalie-Somers> *All virtual classes
 >  > are donation based, no one turned away for lack of funds. 10% of
 >  > all proceeds are donated to The Loveland Foundation
 >  > <https://thelovelandfoundation.org> who are committed to raising
 >  > funds for therapy for Black women and girls
 >  > globally. 🥁 Yoga <
 >  > https://www.nataliesomers.com/yoga-memberships?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=608095a924484458f16489a6&ss_email_id=6080b873043f4b5cad5241ae&ss_campaign_name=Movement+as+Medicine+%F0%9F%A9%BA&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-04-21T23%3A43%3A10Z>
 >  > MEMBERSHIP is now available!  <
 >  > https://www.nataliesomers.com/yoga-memberships?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=608095a924484458f16489a6&ss_email_id=6080b873043f4b5cad5241ae&ss_campaign_name=Movement+as+Medicine+%F0%9F%A9%BA&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-04-21T23%3A43%3A10Z>
 >  > 🥁 <
 >  > https://www.nataliesomers.com/yoga-memberships?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=608095a924484458f16489a6&ss_email_id=6080b873043f4b5cad5241ae&ss_campaign_name=Movement+as+Medicine+%F0%9F%A9%BA&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-04-21T23%3A43%3A10Z>
 >  > ***🧘🏽YOGA & BEER AT TEMESCAL
 >  > BREWING 🍻*** Join me on May 2nd at 10am for yoga
 >  > and beer at Temescal Brewing! Bring your mat, any props you
 >  > might want to use, your water bottle and a smile! All levels are
 >  > welcome. Tickets are $25 and include class + a fresh cold one
 >  > after! Food will be available for purchase by LoJo’s
 >  > Tacos - we can’t wait to see you there! 21+, please
 >  > bring your ID. When: May 2nd, 10am Where: Temescal Brewing 4115
 >  > Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA Purchase Tickets Here! <
 >  > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-with-natalie-somers-lojo-tacos-temescal-brewing-tickets-150838751767>
 >  > I also offer private yoga sessions (virtual and in-person) as
 >  > well as 1-1 coaching services. To inquire further, please reach
 >  > out! <
 >  > https://www.nataliesomers.com/contact?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=608095a924484458f16489a6&ss_email_id=6080b873043f4b5cad5241ae&ss_campaign_name=Movement+as+Medicine+%F0%9F%A9%BA&ss_campaign_sent_date=2021-04-21T23%3A43%3A10Z>
 >  > Natalie Somers LLC, Oakland, CA, United States