Yoga for Body Love

02/09/2022

Hi LoveBodyYogis ❤

It's breaking my heart to make this post, but here goes nothing...

As you may have noticed, I haven't been posting regularly on here for the past couple of weeks. This is because I haven't felt inspired to do so.
Don't get me wrong, I still 100% stand behind my previous posts and the common themes they follow (celebrating a yogic lifestyle, anti-diet, health at every size, movement for everyone), but I am finally entering a stage of my life where I feel ready to move on from this type of work.
When I say this type of work, I mean advocating and educating in the realm of body positivity and eating disorder recovery. It has been such a big part of my life for the past 10 years, and while I do not regret any of it, I am ready to forge a new path for myself. Taking time to tune into my true Self and get curious about what I REALLY want in this life has allowed me to realize that as much as I wanted Yoga for Body Love to be amazing and successful and help lots of people heal their relationships with their bodies, continuing on this path was likely to lead to burnout as it's keeping me "stuck" in an identity that I'm ready to let go of.

I hope you can forgive me, and that you continue on the path of healing.

I am going to keep this page alive, although I won't be posting as regularly. Please feel free to stay, make posts and interact with other members, or head out if that's what's best for you.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being on this journey with me thus far. I sincerely hope that you continue to be curious about your relationships with yourself, your body, food, and movement, and always try your best to give yourself the same love and compassion that you would give to loved ones. You always have been, and always will be, perfect just the way you are.

❤ Rylee

01/31/2022

🙌 Happy Motivation Monday Love Body Yogis! 🙌

Rather than sharing tips or stories today, I thought that I would turn it over to you to let me know what you do to get motivated. Whether it be getting motivated to work, to exercise, or simply to have a good day, what is it that gets you going?

Let us know below! 👇

01/28/2022

❤ It's Feel Good Friday! ❤

The attached article covers some of the negative mental health effects of the ongoing pandemic, and how yoga can help to offset them! Check it out below and let us know what you think!



https://www.the-daily-record.com/story/news/2021/12/31/how-some-cope-pandemic-nearly-two-years-later/9046754002/

People found coping mechanisms in hobbies, exercise, pets and work, but as the pandemic enters 2022, many still struggle with its mental consequences.

01/26/2022

❤ Wise Words Wednesday ❤

Can you let go of the battle between you and your body? Can you breathe deeply into your lungs and let your belly expand without restriction? Can you finally let what is, to just be?

01/24/2022

✨ Happy Motivation Monday! ✨

01/21/2022

🥰 Happy Feel Good Friday! 🥰

In this article, a busy mom of 3 boys writes about her experience doing yoga for 100 days straight. Here are some highlights:

✨ "Lower your expectations. Let me be clear - when I say 100 days of yoga, I’m talking something every day, even if it was a seven-minute stretch at bedtime."

✨ "Do what feels right for you. Do it in activewear or pyjamas. Play background music or don’t. Do it at night, in the morning, or right before you leave for school pick-up in the afternoon. One time I even did a session on the grass next to the local skate park, much to my eight-year-old’s horror. You do you."

✨ "...about 25 days into my challenge, I realised it was how I felt on the inside that was the biggest transformation, not any kind of outside vanity metric. I felt stronger. My back felt good. Daily movement felt easier. I could throw my kids around with a new vitality and I’m absolutely 100 per cent convinced I’m taller. Or at least my posture has improved tenfold. I might not have a washboard stomach, but I feel goooood."



https://www.mamamia.com.au/100-days-of-yoga-review/

Spoiler alert - I can’t see myself stopping anytime soon.

01/19/2022

On this Wise Words Wednesday, I'd like to share one of my favourite quotes from one of my favourite mental health speakers/advocates, Kevin Breel.

As someone who lives with depression, I interpret his words to mean that while it can feel good to try and "live in the light" as much as possible, it can be just as harmful to completely disregard the darkness that still exists inside and around us. Taking the time to honour and be present in the darkness can sometimes be what we need to work through it in order to move more fully into the light.

I hope that you are able to acknowledge the darkness while still finding light in the day to day. Because without the darkness, we may never completely appreciate the beauty of the light.

01/17/2022

😉 Motivation Monday 😉

01/14/2022

😁 Happy Feel Good Friday! 😁

This article about self sabotage really speaks to me; as a chronic procrastinator, I often find myself in less than desirable situations around deadlines. I found some really helpful tips and insights in this piece, and I hope you do too!



https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/health/mental-health/a38567611/self-sabotage/

How much do you have your own back?

01/12/2022

🙌 Wise Words Wednesday 🙌

01/10/2022

💪 It's Motivation Monday!!! 💪

☹️ Are you feeling stuck? Like you want to make changes in your life but aren't sure where to start?

In my experience, these feelings of inertia can stem from a place deep within ourselves that is yearning for the light to be shone on it. This place is where our life-energy lives; the true core of our Being, without the all the influence of the outside world. It is in this place that we can find the clarity we are seeking. ✨

If you would like to learn more about accessing this clarity, feel free to book a call with me 😁 No cost, no obligation, just an opportunity to chat 1:1 about how you can learn to access this place of clarity, aka your True Being, and start building the life of your dreams.

👉 Here is the link to book:
https://go.oncehub.com/RyleeMcKinlay

See you soon! ❤

Pick a date and time that works for you - it's fast and easy.

01/07/2022

Happy Feel Good Friday!

In India (the birthplace of yoga), the Delhi government has announced that they will be providing free online yoga classes to citizens who have covid-19, in an attempt to reduce boredom, encourage mindfulness, and boost immunity. Wouldn't it be cool if Canada did something similar? 🤔 Justin Trudeau



https://www.thestatesman.com/cities/delhi/delhi-govt-provide-online-yoga-classes-covid-patients-1503035570.html

With a sudden spike in number of coronavirus cases in capital, the Delhi Government has decided to provide free customized online yoga classes for COVID patients in home isolation.

01/05/2022

💙 Wise Words Wednesday 💙

01/03/2022

As we set out into 2022, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with the flood of self-improvement messaging circulating the internet at this time. Rather than setting lofty goals or having unrealistic expectations, why not set out with the intention to simply care for ourselves the best we can?

When we wake up in the morning, instead of asking,
"what can I accomplish today?"
try asking,
"how can I take care of myself today?"
and see what happens!

Here is an article with 22 tips to improve your mental health... I'm using 3 of them as I type! (Drinking water, taking deep breaths, and using a sun lamp).

If you use any of these mental wellness strategies, let us know below!

https://todayuknews.com/politics/22-tiny-mental-health-habits-that-can-improve-your-life-in-2022/

Another roller coaster year is coming to an end, and the lingering effects of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic have certainly taken a collective toll on our

12/31/2021

🙌 Happy Feel Good Friday!!! 🙌

Want to keep your immune system strong during the cold months? 🤧 This article details a study that looked into the effects of meditation on immunity. Check it out! 👇

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/what-is-the-impact-of-meditation-on-immune-system-a-study-finds-out-101639540151600.html

A large-scale genomic study recently revealed robust activation of the immune system is associated with advanced meditation.

12/29/2021

🙏 Wise Words Wednesday 🙏

In my opinion, the best thing you can bring into the New Year is willingness to receive all the gifts the universe has to offer. They're waiting for you, you just have to believe that you deserve them.

Let me just say, YOU ARE DESERVING OF ALL THE LOVE THE UNIVERSE HAS TO OFFER! ❤️

12/27/2021

OKAY Love Body Yogis....

I promised to drop this a month ago and I'll be honest, I chickened out 😝

This webinar is something that I have put a lot of my heart and soul into, so sharing it feels extremely vulnerable. Luckily, this is a safe space here at Yoga for Body Love, so I can be comforted in knowing how accepting everyone here is. 🙏

If you decide to check it out, I hope you like it or at least glean even a tiny grain of wisdom from it. ☺️

All my love,

❤️ Namaste ❤️

ps, not me in the picture! Just the default that comes with the program.

Here is the link to register to watch: https://yoga.ryleemckinlay.com/webinar-registration

12/22/2021

🙌 SUCH a good tip for 💜Wise Words Wednesday💜...

It's so easy to get caught up in what we feel like we're SUPPOSED to be doing rather than what we actually ENJOY doing, and before we know it, another day/week/year has passed! ⏰

This life is YOURS to live and my hope is that you are able to carve out time and space for the things that bring you joy. Because you are SO worthy of your own love and deserving of joy and happiness 🥰