Healthy Self

23/08/2022

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When you're feeling stressed, take 10 minutes to refresh, take some slow, deep breaths, and calm your racing-thoughts in this guided visualization to take you to a calming lake.

Come see me at the Women's Wellness Night Market, this Thursday at 386 Blake street from 5:30 - 9:30 pm. I can't wait to meet you there!

When you're feeling stressed, take 10 minutes to refresh, take some slow, deep breaths, and calm your racing-thoughts in this guided visualization to take yo...

20/08/2022

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Here's a quick stretch you can do when you only have 10 minutes free! It's also a nice cool down after a leg day, a walk or hike, or when your legs are just feeling a little sore and cranky.
Want to join me in-person? Meet me Tuesday and Thursday evening for yoga in the park! There is something magical about doing yoga in the fresh air, surrounded by trees, overlooking the waterfront. I love reclined poses where we can lay on our backs and look at the sky as our body softens into the pose, completely supported by the earth. *sigh*
Book now by clicking the link below: https://www.momoyoga.com/healthyselfcarina/schedule?date=2022-08-22

This 10 minute practice is a perfect cool down and stretch following a lower body workout. It is also a great stretch to release tension after a run or a hik...

19/08/2022

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You don't need a ballet barre to get a serious b***y burn and beautiful dancer's legs!

Join me for a fun Barre class to tone your calves, hamstrings, inner and outer thighs, quads and of course that butt!

Want access to all of my classes on demand? Mobility warmups, yoga cool downs, long stretches and relaxation, meditation, and strength training using small props like a pilates ball, hand weights, and loop bands? Pop over to https://www.momoyoga.com/healthyselfcarina/member/orderstartdate/95455 and join my monthly on-demand membership!

During the Luteal Phase, (for those who menstruate), your energy starts to drop down as you prepare for menstruation, making this the perfect time for gentl...

15/08/2022

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It’s easy to forget that anger can be a healthy emotion.
Expressing it in healthy ways is often useful.
🔥Try to defuse anger before there’s a big blowup by blowing off steam along the way.
🔥Also, bring mindfulness to learning more about a situation before jumping to conclusions.
🔥And finally, see if you can sense internally, into the softer emotions beneath anger, like hurt or fear.
Join me for a 10 minute meditation to release feelings of anger and resentment, instead of bottling those feelings up...release the pressure valve and blow off some steam!

Sometimes it’s easy to forget that anger can be a healthy emotion.Expressing it in healthy ways is often useful. Try to defuse anger before there’s a big blo...

27/07/2022

No Equipment? No problem!

Give this 15 minute seated workout a try to strengthen your shoulders, upper back and arms! This is a great one for your posture and enhancing the upper part of your hourglass!

During the Luteal and Menstrual Phases, (for those who menstruate), your energy starts to drop down as you prepare for menstruation, making this the perfect time for gentle Pilates, Barre and Yoga. We will focus more on slow, intentional movement, making a solid mind-muscle connection. If you've just begun your luteal phase, feel free to add wrist/hand weights to this movement practice.

Be a little more gentle and patient with your body during this time. Keep your workouts to 30 minutes or less, and don't skip the cool down! This is important for nervous system regulation, letting go of stress and tension, and bringing the body back into a rest and digest state. You can always repeat the centre portion (the workout) a second or third time for a longer and more intense workout as well!

If you've only got 15 minutes, and are feeling maybe a little low on energy too, give this quick workout a try 👇

Get on demand access to all of my classes, from 10-60 minutes, using a variety of equipment, to build long lean muscles, better balance and posture, flexibil...

25/07/2022

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Chronic pain can be very hard to handle, and often we try to resist the pain, which can aggravate and even increase it!
Every time we feel this sensation, we have a negative thought attached to it on a conscious or subconscious level.
Instead of resisting or trying to change what you're feeling, let's practice noticing and letting it be. Then, we can shift our thoughts and feelings to ease our suffering and relax our pain.
Try it with me! Set aside 18-20 minutes where you can rest, undisturbed, to relax and help your chronic pain to ease off!
Let me know in the comments if this meditation helped you!

Chronic pain can be very hard to handle, but many times when we create a mental image of our suffering, we tend to aggravate this pain, thus increasing it. T...

21/02/2022

08/02/2022

Wednesday @ 5:30 pm EST Sculpt & Stretch + weights (1-3lbs) Let's light the fire!!
Are you in?! DM for the link 😃

05/02/2022

I've got some fun new classes on the schedule for the next two weeks!
Grab a b***y band and let's make it a magical Monday!
Pull up a chair and learn some foundational moves on Tuesday!
Grab your dumbbells, and lets pump it up on Wednesday!
Don't have anything but a yoga mat at home? I've got you covered Thursday - Saturday!
comment below for class info and to sign up for your first free class!

29/01/2022

Need to unwind from your week?
Join me for YIN YOGA
Jan 29th @ 10 - 11am est

27/01/2022

FIT in 5️⃣
Pick up a resistance band and let’s get a quick b***y workout in 🍑
This is also a great way to activate all 3 of your glute muscles before a more intense or heavy lifting 🏋️‍♀️ workout.
Let me know in the comments what prop you’d like to use next 👇

25/01/2022

FIT IN 5️⃣ BiCePs & TRiCePs
Grab a resistance band and join me for a quick arm burn 💪🔥
Double tap if you use resistance bands to workout 💜

24/01/2022

Class tonight:
Sculpt & Stretch + Yoga Blocks
5:30 - 6:30pm EST

15/01/2022

Your first class is FREE to try!
DM to book!
Can't wait to meet you on the mat!! 💙

10/12/2021

💕Flexibility Friday💕
During your Follicular and Ovulatory Phases (the first 10-14 days after your period ends), your fabulous female form becomes a fat burning machine! Give your body an extra boost by focusing on cardio for these 2 weeks.
You’ll torch calories, detox excess estrogen (a common cause of PMS later in your cycle), and shed stubborn weight!
Try mixing up high, moderate, and low-intensity cardio throughout the week (I like 2 days a week of each).
Want to workout with me? Head over to my YouTube channel HealthySelf Carina to try today’s vinyasa yoga flow for some gentle cardio, or kick it up with a Pilates HIIT workout! I can’t wait to see you there! 💋

07/12/2021

Meditation Monday
The holidays can be a stressful time of year… but we can give ourselves permission to step away for a moment when we’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, and take a few deep breaths.
Over time, I have found my meditation practice doesn’t take time, but it in fact gives me time back… time I would have lost to frustration and spinning my wheels, crying, getting into a fight with someone, or simply procrastinating.
Meditation doesn’t mean having no thoughts, that’s not possible if you’re alive! But it is a calming of the mind, allowing you to choose the content and pace of your thoughts.
If your mind is racing, try slowing your breathing, and counting each breath up to 10…
You just meditated!
It doesn’t have to be hard, simple can have a profound effect on your mental and physical health!
Want to meditate with me?
Go to my YouTube channel HealthySelf Carina, and let’s get zen together! Can’t wait to see you there!