Is the nagging pain in your neck and back distracting you and draining your energy?
Press PAUSE on your busy life with this free 10 minute "Yoga at My Desk" video to instantly feel better!
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PODCAST FEATURE: Take the OUCH out of your slouch!
May 04, 2022
Listen in to my episode on the Grace, Peace, and Balance Podcast with Gaby Abdelgadir as we chatted about how you can stay healthy, happy and focused all day at work with some easy tools!
Take a mini Yoga Break with me to ease tension and boost your energy!
Feb 16, 2021
Take a mini Yoga Break to energize your body, ease tension and strengthen your upper back for better posture!
Loved that and want some more? Grab the free 10 minute Yoga Break to ease neck and shoulder tension right here.
See you next week @12pm HST/ 2pm PST/ 5pm EST on my Instagram page for Mondays with Megan!
Sick of the afternoon slump?
Feb 04, 2021
I don't know about you but by the middle of the afternoon I'm ready for a nap and/or another Earl Grey Latte (or better yet BOTH!!). You too?
Since that isn't always an option, I've got a solution for your that is WAY cheaper than another trip to the coffee shop and is REALLY good for you!
Check out this quick video abo where I teach you an easy move you can do right at your desk to DE-SLOUCH yourself and get a boost of energy.
WIN/WIN!!
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FYI: This easy and fast move is great to do throughout the day to ease tension and keep the neck pain monsters at bay so feel free to work it in whenever you can.
Are you living the tale of Sleeping Booty and the 7 Symptoms?
Sep 10, 2020
,Got SLEEPING BOOTY and the 7 symptoms?
How does sleeping booty fall into the deep slumber? At the hands of the modern day villain: sitting too much.
As booty falls into a deep sleep from never being used and being sat upon so much along comes her crew: The 7 Symptoms made up of......
SLOUCHY: Who’s in chronic keyboard slump
DROOPY: Who kinda sags along as things weaken
PUFFY: Hanging with Slouchy means huffin' and puffin short and shallow breaths
FOGGY: Brain fog is the name of the game here with things in slow motion
TIGHTY: Not loving much means muscles get tight and sore
NUMBY: Tingles in the fingers from Tighty? Or maybe just feeling emotional flat...yep that’s Numby’s doing.
CRANKY: The worst of the all, Cranky rallies the rest of the symptoms goes down
What is the to wake Sleeping Booty? Alas, it is an ancient remedy that will awaken SB and resolve all the symptoms....all at once!!
YOGA!
How: Awaken sleeping booty to walk tall and de-slouch. Breathe...
Wanna win the battle of the slouch?
Aug 17, 2020
Did you know that most people sit for more than 8 hours everyday?
And let’s be real: most of that sitting is actually slouching. So if you spend most of your day working on your computer or phone keep reading!
Lemme know if any of this sounds familiar:
-nagging aches and pains in your body that distract you all day long
-your booty is literally asleep because you sit on it so much
-constantly chasing more energy all day long and then exhausted at end of the day
-you know you could get more done if you didn’t feel so spacey and foggy
-stress, frustration, and overwhelm show up way too often and leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated
Here’s the thing: I know that you have a lot on your TO DO list and because of that making time to take care of yourself somehow seems to slide to the bottom of the list. Am I right?
I get it!! But what if you had a way to:
-wake up your sleeping booty so you walk tall with confidence
-relax the nagging pains in the neck and back
-tap...
And let’s be real: most of that sitting is actually slouching. So if you spend most of your day working on your computer or phone keep reading!
Lemme know if any of this sounds familiar:
-nagging aches and pains in your body that distract you all day long
-your booty is literally asleep because you sit on it so much
-constantly chasing more energy all day long and then exhausted at end of the day
-you know you could get more done if you didn’t feel so spacey and foggy
-stress, frustration, and overwhelm show up way too often and leaving you feeling stuck and unmotivated
Here’s the thing: I know that you have a lot on your TO DO list and because of that making time to take care of yourself somehow seems to slide to the bottom of the list. Am I right?
I get it!! But what if you had a way to:
-wake up your sleeping booty so you walk tall with confidence
-relax the nagging pains in the neck and back
-tap...
Feeling stressed? Try this mindfulness technique
Jul 16, 2020
Life as we knew it has shifted drastically, which means for many stress has been a constant companion which is understandable.
However, since stress is a know contributor to a weakened immune system as well as a risk faction for disease and mental health challenge doing things on a regular basis to lower it is absolutely needed.
Thankfully, the number one tool for bringing your stress level down quickly is one that is also right under your nose....your breath.
Slow deep breathing is a sure fire way to help yourself feel more centered.
Next time you feel yourself getting overwhelmed try this:
- Take a deep slow breath in and then let it out super slowly through your mouth. Repeat 5x
- Breathe in again and ask yourself: How do I feel right now? This helps you become aware and present.
- Label or name the feeling with judgement
- Continue to breathe deeply and ask yourself: Do I want to stay in this state? If not what are 3 simple steps I can take to shift my inner state...
Weekly online Yoga Sessions by donation!
Mar 24, 2020
WOW::: I have never needed Yoga more than I have these last few days. I am on a roller coaster of emotions, but one thing I know for sure is that Yoga is helping me big time.
What about you? What is helping you navigate the wild waters of the last week?
I hope that you are using every tool you know of to take care of yourself, inside and out! Since I know how powerful and helpful they are, I would love to share the tools of Yoga with you to: MOVE, BREATHE, STRETCH, RELAX, and CONNECT through the magic of the interwebs!
CAN YOU JOIN ME FOR OUR NEWLY ADDED WEEKLY ONLINE YOGA SESSIONS?
This all levels Yoga class will be hosted every Wednesday for the next few weeks at 4:30pm HST/ 7:30pm PST on Zoom and offered by donation.
Everyone is welcome, so please invite your friends!! Sign up here!
The classes will be open to all levels and will be about 75 minutes long. We will mix it up from week to week, but you can expect some standing poses, deep stretches,...
4 tips for working remotely to help you keep your mind sane and your body healthy
Mar 18, 2020
The events of the last few weeks have meant major changes for all of us, to say the least! To minimize our contact with others and hopefully slow down and lessen the effects of the corona virus we are now being asked to distance ourselves socially.
And for many of us, this has meant the shift to working remotely from home. As someone who has been doing this for awhile already I would love to offer you some tips to make the best of this experience to keep your mind sane and your body healthy including taking Yoga Breaks throughout the day!
Tip #1: Set up a dedicated work space
No, you can't work from the couch or the bed, you need to be able to sit or stand up properly (ie: stay awake)! This means setting up a dedicated work space at a desk or table so that you can stay upright, alert, and actually get things done.
Find a spot with good lighting, a proper chair and a surface area so you can lay out all the tools you need: computer, notepad, water, phone etc etc.
Bonus tip:...
4 reasons to de-slouch yourself and sit up tall right now
Feb 06, 2020
Ever wonder why you feel so tired after sitting all day? One HUGE factor is the way that you breathe when you're sitting (and very often slouching)
Can you breathe normally when you are slouched over? Try it and see.... Not so much right?!
CRAZY FACT: Your ability to breathe deeply (aka: your vital lung capacity) drops by 30% when you are slouched over in a weak posture.
Here's the thing: whether you realize it or not you likely spend a significant portion of your day in that position. Your body has adapted to breathing in that position out of necessity, but that doesn't mean its very efficient at it.
Because your abdomen is compressed your diaphragm can't do it's main task of breathing so other back up muscles in your neck and shoulder have to kick in and pick up the slack.
When it isn't moving freely up and down with every breath your diaphragm isn't able to do one of its key other tasks: massaging your heart and abdominal organs. Bet you didn't know it...
Sit, Stand, and Walk taller: A workshop to de-slouch yourself!
Jan 30, 2020
Technology is a staple in our modern lives, which is extremely helpful, but can definitely take a toll on your body.
Spending long hours sitting and working on your computer or phone can easily leave you dealing with:
- chronic and nagging aches, pains, and tension
- creeping weight gain that is hard to lose
- muscles that are getting sleepy and weak from lack of use
- the posture of someone twice your age
You may not have realized it, but your mood and energy is strongly influenced by your posture. This means that slouching can:
- drop your levels of motivation and inspiration
- increase stress levels or feelings of anxiety, sadness, or worry
- effect your confidence and outlook on life
Your mind and body are powerfully connected. Which is why strengthening your core muscles so that you sit, stand, and walk taller is super important to your overall health and vitality!
When you hold strong posture you:
Breathe better, look and feel leaner, have less back and body pain, ...