Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga, Inc

02/07/2026

Very cool! 😎 ❄️ 🇺🇸

WINTER OLYMPICS | Army Sgt. Frank Del Duca, in his second Olympics as a bobsled pilot for Team USA, will join speedskating champion Erin Jackson in leading the U.S. delegation.

He will be the first bobsledder to carry the flag into an opening ceremony in 70 years. Read more:
https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2026-02-04/army-sergeant-flagbearer-winter-olympics-20626386.html

02/06/2026

We are excited to share our February 2026 Wellness Newsletter, beautifully published by our new Communications Coordinator, Sophia. This marks her first newsletter with Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga, and we are deeply grateful for her professionalism, editorial expertise, and thoughtful approach to engagement.

Our monthly newsletter and blog are designed to support holistic wellness through practical tips, upcoming events, opportunities to serve, and meaningful reflections. When you subscribe on our website, you will receive this informative wellness content delivered directly to your inbox each month.

We also welcome guest bloggers who feel called to contribute. If you have a wellness-focused topic to share, we would love to hear from you—simply reach out.

Join us in celebrating Sophia’s excellent work and stay connected by subscribing today. We are grateful for this growing community of Wellness Weavers and for each of you who walks alongside us. 🩷❤️🩷

02/06/2026

Did you receive a wellness-related gadget, tech device, or fitness tool as a holiday gift? Technology, when used thoughtfully, can provide useful data that helps you test adjustments to your fitness and wellness. 💪

In our latest blog, Raquel Durden writes about how her new gadget, the Ultrahuman Fit Ring, has helped improve her sleep and shift her perspective on bedtime, among other benefits. Read it here:

01/29/2026

🌿 Nature is Healing & Access Matters! 🌞

Humble Warrior Wellness & Yoga nonprofit is proud to partner with The Vet Space nonprofit and work alongside Senator Kenya Wicks, a retired U.S. Army Veteran, in support of SB 190, the Georgia Honor and Wellness Act. 📜 🇺🇸 🌳

This legislation would provide free access to Georgia State Parks for Veterans, active-duty service members, Gold Star families, and military families—removing cost as a barrier to wellness, connection, and restoration.

For many Veterans, especially women and those navigating post-service transitions, time in nature is not a luxury—it is an essential pathway to holistic well-being. 🌲

📣 Call to Action: Please consider sharing this post and letting community leaders and elected officials know that access to nature for Veterans, military members, and military families matters. Also, support Mental Health Hill Day at our Capital February 18th!

01/29/2026

⚓Wellness Anchor ⚓
📱Tech Time-Out: Prioritize 🖥
Prioritize purposeful screen use: connection, learning, productivity over passive scrolling
You might just be surprised how much time you save!

01/28/2026

⚓Wellness Anchor ⚓
📱Tech Time-Out: Tech Detox Challenge 📺
Raquel's church congregation embraced a 28-day tech detox program and she was able to reduce her leisure time to 1 hour or less! How can you detox your tech use?

01/27/2026

⚓Wellness Anchor ⚓
📱Tech Time-Out: Take Back Your Attention 💻
Do you every find yourself scrolling, and suddenly hours have gone by? Do you find yourself wondering what new post or notification is waiting for you all the time?
Take a Tech Time-Out to Take Back Your Attention. Be present. Be grounded. Be here.

01/26/2026

📱Why We Can't Stop Scrolling
Social media platforms are designed to keep us hooked, the endless feed, auto-play, new content refreshes trigger small bursts of dopamine every time we swipe. That "just one more scroll" loop isn't just habit - it's neurobiology.

⚠ What's the Cost?
The term "dopamine-scrolling" describes this specific behavior: compulsively scrolling for novelty rather than purposeful connection. It's linked to fractured attention, increased anxiety, and weakened social interaction, especially in younger people.

🌎What We Can Do About It
It's time for a multi-prong approach:
~ Platforms can build smarter features: auto-limits, less infinite scroll (out of our control)
~ We can build digital literacy: recognizing the loop, choosing when not to scroll
~ Institutions / policymakers can act: regulate the design of addictive algorithms (out of our control)

✨Take-away:
Don't just scroll, choose when to engage. Awareness is the first step to breaking the cycle.

For more reading on breaking the cycle of scrolling, check out this article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/17579139251331914

01/25/2026

⚓Wellness Anchors ⚓
📱Tech Time-Out 📱
Our last featured Wellness Anchor of the month is taking a second look at screen time. How much time and energy is being wasted on our screens? Too much! Let's look at some ways to help reduce that and by doing so gain presence and peace.

01/23/2026

🌅 Try a Low Dopamine Morning

If your day starts with stress, rushing, or scrolling, your brain might be getting overwhelmed with too much dopamine too fast.
A Low Dopamine Morning helps you reset by choosing calm, simple habits first.

Here's How:
📱Delay screen time for the first hour (that includes your phone, computer, and tv)
📚 Read a physical book instead of checking your phone
🧶 Do a simple analog task: crossword, knitting, journaling - use your hands!
🍃 Step outside for fresh air or a short walk
🧹Tackle one easy chore (make the bed, tidy up, laundry, dishes)
🧘‍♀️ Add gentle grounding: breathwork, meditation, or soft music

Starting flow helps your brain regulate, boosts focus, and sets the tone for a more intentional, grounded day. 🌿✨

01/22/2026

⚓Wellness Anchor ⚓
🌬 Breathe Better: Box Breathing 🌬
Try this breathing practice first thing in the morning or any time you need a reset:
Box Breath: equal counts of a 4 part breath. Try starting with the count of 4.
Inhale for the count of 4
Hold your breath lightly for the count of 4
Exhale for the count of 4
Suspend (the pause between your exhale and next inhale) for the count of 4
Retreat this breath (or increase the count equally) and notice how you feel.

01/21/2026

⚓ Wellness Anchor ⚓
🌬 Breathe Better: Exhale 🌬
Try this breathing practice to explore an "Extended Exhale"
Breathe in for the count of 4
Hold your breathe lightly for the count of 7
Breathe out for the count of 8
Repeat this 4-7-8 breath pattern and notice how you feel