Global Wellness Day 2021

For the past four years I have had the privilege of participating in Global Wellness Day in partnership with Edgewater Beach Hotel. This year we are hosting a beach yoga class, and a grab and go smoothie bar after yoga at the Edgewater Beach Hotel!

Global Wellness Day is Saturday June 12, yoga begins at 9am and will last one hour.

The yoga class is open to all levels, however some experience is recommended.

Beach towels will be provided for yoga, please bring water, spf, and anything else you may need.

Space is limited for this event and you must RSVP - email jennifer@leanandgreenbody.com with question, or click HERE to register.

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3 Things You Need to Start Meditating

I talk about my daily meditation practice frequently and how it has changed my life. I literally can not imagine my life without it anymore, my body and my mind need it. It feeds my soul in a way I can’t really put into words.

I have found that people are often intimidated to try meditating. They build up a big story around it as to why they can’t or why it won’t work for them. If you just let go of the fear, let go of the assumptions, and just sat down and tried it you may start to experience the magic.

When starting your meditation practice just start with 10 minutes per day. Now that may seem like a lot, but there are 1,440 minutes in the day…I’m sure you can find 10 minutes each day to meditate. Once you commit to a daily practice, and are feeling the results you can gradually increase. I now meditate for a minimum of 40 minutes each day, and it has changed. me.

I thought it would be fun to break down the 3 things you need to start meditating today!

The first thing you need when meditating is an open mind. Let go of preconceived ideas, thoughts, assumptions and just allow this experience to be whatever it may be. It won’t be perfect the first few times, hell it may never be perfect…and that’s totally okay. People often assume that in order to “meditate properly” you have to have a completely clear mind, false. We do not live in a society where it is easy to have a clear mind, which is why we need to meditate. Thoughts will come in, acknowledge them and then just put them to the side. You get to decide whether or not you pick up those thoughts after your practice.

The second thing you will need to begin your meditation practice is a quiet space. You can set up a quiet calm corner in your home, your office, your patio. Choose a space that is relaxing to your mind and body. It will be tough to meditate in a messy space because your mind will be thinking about cleaning instead of just being. I work with some mother’s who meditate sitting on the edge of their bathtub, or sitting up in bed. Find a space that feels good to you. I like to turn down the lights in the room to create a calm relaxing vibe, do what feels best for you.

The last thing you will need to start your meditation practice is either quiet chill meditation music or perhaps use an app for a guided meditation experience. It can be very difficult when starting to simply sit in the silence and meditate. The thoughts will come in and can become overwhelming, and even take over the experience. Currently, I use very calm meditation music to help guide me and I set a time on my phone, the music shuts off when the time is complete. You can also use an app, there are dozens of meditation apps and guided meditations available online. I often use Gabrielle Bernstein when I am looking for a guided meditation experience, and I highly recommend her. When first beginning your meditation practice following along with a guided meditation can help to focus the mind. If you have a favorite meditation app let me know by leaving a comment below!

There are several different types of meditation and it is important to find one that aligns with you. Play around, experiment, and have fun with the process.

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2 Questions to Ask Yourself Everyday

It’s essential to check in with ourselves every single day to see how we are really doing.

Pay attention today and notice how many times people ask you “how are you doing?”, but rarely do they give you time to actually answer before they have already moved on. That is one of the reasons why I feel that it is key to check in with yourself everyday, and ask yourself these two questions.

How are you doing?

What are you grateful for?

Write these questions in your journal, and just allow yourself to write whatever comes up for you. Most likely the answers will be different each day depending on your current circumstance, what you are experiencing in life at that moment, and so forth.

Allow yourself to be real, raw and vulnerable. No one has to read your journal except you. This is your time to really allow yourself to open up and check in….like really how are you doing? Not everyday is going to be sunshine and rainbows, and that’s okay - that’s “normal” in fact. Allow yourself to work through your feelings and your thoughts on paper.

Then once you feel complete with that question, write down what you are grateful for. Personally, I like to list 5 things that I am grateful for each day. This allows me to keep my head in a positive space…or bring it back to a positive high vibe space…and bring that energy with me into my day.

With the busyness of our lifestyles it can be difficult to stay in the present and focus on our current blessings and life. It seems like we are always planning and looking to what is next. These two questions will help you stay present, check in with yourself daily, and help you to live a more grateful life.

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Beach Yoga in Naples, Florida

I am thrilled to continue my partnership with the Edgewater Beach Hotel here in Naples, Florida. The Edgewater Beach Hotel is a top destination for wellness and relaxation in the healthiest & happiest city in the United States!

Join us weekly for beach yoga every Saturday from 9a-10a.

This class is open to our Southwest Florida community, although you must pre-register.

To sign up for class send me a message to reserve your space!

Class is open to all levels, however some experience is recommended.

Class is $10/person and free valet parking is available.

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On the rare chance it does rain, we will hold class indoors in Edgewater’s new yoga studio!

Feel free to reach out with more questions!