05/02/2026
You all often hear me say in class, “Can you feel the burn?” 🔥😁
Today I found myself smiling at those same words while packing my jar of freshly made curtido at a brilliant ferment workshop.
That gentle (?) burn in your muscles? It’s linked to lactate — a natural substance your body produces during challenging exercise to help fuel the muscles. It’s not something to fear or push through aggressively. Instead, let it guide you.
When you feel the burn:
• Stay calm and carry on 😁💪
• Breathe, Choose control over force
• Notice the strength building and celebrate
• Pause before your form is lost
Interestingly, lactic acid is also what gives fermented foods their tang and life. Beneficial bacteria transform simple vegetables into something deeply nourishing for our gut and immune system.
In both movement and fermentation, a little, well-supported stress creates resilience.
So next time you hear me say, “Can you feel the burn?” — know that it’s an invitation to meet yourself at the edge of change, where the body adapts, strength quietly grows, and transformation begins. 🌟🌟🌟
