Functional Nature

Functional Nature Functional movement and yoga education, functional nutrition, and nature connection

Healthy living is a state of mind… it’s what you eat, how you approach food, what you do to create balance in your life, and what you do that ultimately “feeds” your body. Developing a mindful eating practice can provide a platform that truly supports and nurtures your yoga or wellness routine. To "Fuel Awesome" is about making choices to live in a health conscious manner. This means being intentional, proactive and taking a holistic approach to your health and view on life in general. What you do for your body, and the food you fuel it with, impact you on so many levels. It is Lindsey's mission to provide you with the knowledge and access to ingredients and movement tips that are delicious for mind, body, and soul.

Real talk: What’s one wellness "rule" you've decided to let go of? 🤔I'll go first: I finally let go of the idea that a w...
11/21/2025

Real talk: What’s one wellness "rule" you've decided to let go of? 🤔

I'll go first: I finally let go of the idea that a workout isn't "worth it" unless it's at least an hour long. I've learned that a consistent 20-minute strength session is far more valuable (and realistic!) than an hour-long one I never get to.

Now, I'd love to hear from you! What is one wellness "rule" you've happily thrown out the window? Let's celebrate our freedom from the nonsense! 👇

November can feel like a big exhale. 🌬️ The hustle of summer is over, and the holidays aren’t quite here yet.It’s the pe...
11/20/2025

November can feel like a big exhale. 🌬️ The hustle of summer is over, and the holidays aren’t quite here yet.

It’s the perfect time to turn inward and ask your body: What do you need right now?
Maybe it’s…
🍁 A warm cup of tea and five minutes of quiet.
💪 A gentle stretch to undo the day.
🍲 A nourishing meal that feels like a hug.

What’s one small act of self-care you’re giving yourself this week? Share in the comments! 👇 Your idea might inspire someone else. 💕

Collective or Academy? 🤔 What’s the difference?Think of it like this:🌳 Aligned Wellness Collective is your ongoing pract...
11/18/2025

Collective or Academy? 🤔 What’s the difference?

Think of it like this:
🌳 Aligned Wellness Collective is your ongoing practice. It’s the monthly membership for workouts, community, and consistent support to stay strong and feel good. Your fitness home.
🗺️ Aligned Health Academy is your deep-dive expedition. It’s the 12-week course that gives you the map and the knowledge to navigate your health, hormones, and nutrition for the long haul.

One is about doing, the other is about learning. Both are here to support you. ✨

There’s something about November that just makes me crave simplicity and coziness. My favorite kind of November day incl...
11/12/2025

There’s something about November that just makes me crave simplicity and coziness. My favorite kind of November day includes:
🍂 A long walk in the crisp air
🍲 A big pot of soup simmering on the stove
📖 Cozy socks and a good book

It’s the simple things that fill my cup the most. What are three things on your "perfect cozy day" list? 👇

What if you had a roadmap for your health in midlife? 🗺️✨A guide to help you understand your changing hormones, build st...
11/10/2025

What if you had a roadmap for your health in midlife? 🗺️✨

A guide to help you understand your changing hormones, build strength that lasts, and finally feel confident in your body again.

That’s the Aligned Health Academy.

It’s not a quick fix or a restrictive diet. It’s an 8-week deep dive into the science and wisdom of your own body, giving you tools that will serve you for years to come.

Tired of guessing? Learn more about our next intake through our website: https://1l.ink/PG3RRMF

Take a pause between your lifts today.Feel your feet grounded.Notice your breath... does it hold, or does it move?That m...
11/08/2025

Take a pause between your lifts today.
Feel your feet grounded.
Notice your breath... does it hold, or does it move?

That moment between sets is where core awareness begins.

The core isn’t a single muscle group. Iit’s a dynamic pressure system that stabilizes everything from your squat to your shoulder press.
Your diaphragm, deep abdominals, pelvic floor, and spinal stabilizers are all working behind the scenes to create strength that feels supported, not strained.

Before your next set, try this:
• Exhale gently as you brace- think “lift through the pelvic floor” and “wrap the ribs.”
• Inhale between reps, letting the breath move into your sides and back.
• Feel the difference between tension that locks you up and tension that supports you.

This is what we mean when we talk about functional strength inside the Aligned Wellness Collective and Aligned Health Academy... learning to move with awareness so your strength comes from integration, not compensation.

Because a strong core isn’t built by endless planks or crunches! It’s built by presence, breath, and intelligent load.

Take a deep breath.Notice where it moves first.Your chest? Your ribs? Your belly?Now notice where it doesn’t move.That r...
11/07/2025

Take a deep breath.
Notice where it moves first.
Your chest? Your ribs? Your belly?

Now notice where it doesn’t move.

That right there... that’s anatomy speaking.
Not in Latin names or diagrams, but in sensation.

When I talk about embodied anatomy, this is what I mean; understanding your structure from the inside out.
Because before we can strengthen or mobilize something, we have to feel it.

This week, try tuning in:
• Notice how your ribs move when you twist.
• Feel your feet when you balance.
• Pay attention to what parts of your body show up first when you’re under stress.

Your body is giving you feedback all the time. Learning its language is where real change begins.

What part of your body do you struggle to feel connected to, or wish you understood better? (I might feature it in the next post.)

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about women’s hormones — how they shift, fluctuate, and impact how we f...
11/04/2025

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been talking a lot about women’s hormones — how they shift, fluctuate, and impact how we feel day to day.

But underneath those hormonal rhythms lives another language: the language of the body itself!

The fascia that shapes how we move.
The muscles that respond to stress, load, and emotion.
The joints that tell the truth about how we’ve been living.

This month, I want to bring the conversation back to the "anatomical lens"... not in a textbook way, but in a way you can feel.

Because anatomy isn’t something we memorize, it’s something we experience.
It’s how we inhabit our structure, sense our breath, and find stability and flow through every phase of life.

We’ll explore how strength and mobility weave together, how posture shifts through midlife, and how understanding your body’s design changes how you train, practice yoga, and simply move through your day.

Think of it as anatomy, embodied.

✨ If there’s a part of your body you’d love to understand more deeply (hips, shoulders, core, pelvic floor…), drop it below and I’ll weave it into this month’s series.

Having a little fun with my avocado costume and ChatGPT😝  y’all💀👻🎃
10/31/2025

Having a little fun with my avocado costume and ChatGPT😝

y’all💀👻🎃

1️⃣ “Carbs are bad.” → Truth: Your body needs them to regulate cortisol and support hormones.2️⃣ “You just need to work ...
10/31/2025

1️⃣ “Carbs are bad.” → Truth: Your body needs them to regulate cortisol and support hormones.
2️⃣ “You just need to work out harder.” → Truth: You need to train smarter with progressive overload and recovery.
3️⃣ “This is just aging.” → Truth: It’s adaptation, not decline.

The truth? Your body is shifting — and when you understand why, you can finally stop guessing.

Inside The Aligned Health Academy and my monthly Aligned Wellness Collective, I I talk a lot about the science behind changes and weave in subtle body wisdom to help you feel strong, clear, and confident again.

No tricks, just truth. 🍂

Link in bio to find out more.

October reminds me: it’s okay to rest. 🍁Not every day needs a PR in the gym or a perfect meal plan. Sometimes wellness l...
10/29/2025

October reminds me: it’s okay to rest. 🍁

Not every day needs a PR in the gym or a perfect meal plan. Sometimes wellness looks like:
💖 A slow walk
🌿 A nourishing meal
🛏️ An early bedtime

Consistency—not perfection—is what carries us through.

I created the Aligned Health Academy because midlife health deserves more than surface-level tips. 🌿This is a guided pro...
10/25/2025

I created the Aligned Health Academy because midlife health deserves more than surface-level tips. 🌿

This is a guided program where I share tools for:
💪 Strength + mobility
🥗 Nutrition that supports hormones
🧠 Understanding the “why” behind changes in your body

If you’ve been craving clarity and confidence in this season, this might be your space. 💕
The Founder's edition (meaning sweet introductory pricing🤩) starts October 27th!
🔗 Learn more: functionalnature.ca/aligned-health-academy

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