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Autumn Love LMT, Boise, ID (2025)

07/20/2025

Pigeon pose is one of my favorite stretches. This stretch is often seen as more of a feminine stretch but men you need this one too!

In my time as a massage therapist I have encountered so many men that have hyper tense hips and this stretch could seriously help you!

This pose helps to;
- release low back tension
- opens up the hip flexors
- stretches the psoas
- improves flexibility in legs

Adding this stretch to your morning or evening stretch routine is a game changer and you’ll thank me reminding you that it exists!

These images are created by Chat GPT and even tho I didn’t ask for a Christian element I think it’s cool that it recognizes that when I’m stretching I’m meditating on Jesus. My AI is trained well 🥰

06/20/2025

Mountain pose OR anatomical position is a posture that allows us to check in.

For bodyworkers we look at our clients in this pose to take notice of their imbalances to help assess how we can do our work to care for their body.

As a human with a body: it is our responsibility to understand that’s this should be a base line in our posture. If we are healthy we can easily stand like this. If we are riddled with tension, illness and muscle imbalances this simple posture is not attainable and instead we have hunched shoulders, rounded spines, hips out of place, ankles and knees in positions of compromise and a body in constant stress.

I encourage you to take a moment to stand tall, feet under hips, hips aligned with shoulders, spine stacked, chin slightly tucked, palms forward. Then take some deep breaths and notice how your body feels.

Do you notice that you’re having a hard time standing still and feel wobbly? This could be a sign of weak core function.

Do you feel sore in your low back? This could be a sign of tight hips that are pulling your back out of alignment.

Do you notice your arms are having a hard time strengthening all the way? This could be a sign of hyper tense neck/shoulders/arms.

I love to use this position as “base camp” for my personal stretch practice. I’ll do a few stretches; down dog, forward fold, tree, side bends. Then come back to mountain and noice do I feel different from when I stood here before the stretches? Add more stretches, return to base camp and again ask, what’s different? Ahhh my back can finally rest in a stacked position instead of my butt popping back in an anterior tilt. Woah, my feet feel more grounded.

The more you practice this the more you will become tuned into your body and its needs. You’ll start to notice more quickly when you sitting in a poor posture because your body will crave the correct posture. You’ll start to notice your breathing is shallow because those deep slow breaths felt so good and nourishing.

This is your reminder to check in with your mind-body connection.

Give mountain pose a try and tell me about your experience in the comments! ⬇️

06/13/2025

When I started teaching stretch classes I quickly learned that most people cannot be still. It makes them anxious or bored. And as I’ve observed this over the years I’ve realized this stems from a disconnect to our creation. A disconnection to our Creator and His will.

We have become so overstimulated by tech, news, entertainment, multitasking that we have lost the subtle art of noticing. To notice is to be still and wait.

Stillness is a medicine. I treasure the moments I get to be in silence and stretch my body, holding a pose, breathing deeply as I notice how my body responds with each breath. Slowly the muscles relax and unwind and the stretch becomes deeper and the peace becomes greater.

Stillness is an invitation to return to our created being — at peace.

To be quiet and confident is to be trusting that we don’t need to do everything ourselves. Instead we can let go and trust that God will provide. This isn’t laziness this is a rebellion to our world’s call to consumerism. The call that tells us we can do it all and if we don’t no one will. That’s a lie from the enemy.

Our attention is constantly being fought for and if we simply let that all go and be still. We will notice the gentle whispers of the Holy Spirit who’s been trying to guide us all along. The thing is, this spirit doesn’t yell, it doesn’t flash bright colors/lights for attention. It waits — patiently. I believe when we surrender to that same spirit we will find a deeper peace like nothing else this world can give. There’s no gadget or guru that can provide what Jesus can provide us. His peace is beyond understanding and it’s attainable in stilling our thoughts to yield to him. I dare you to try it. ;)

06/03/2025

Don’t forget to stretch today! Side bend is one of my favorite stretches.

It can be modified from the floor to standing or seated on a chair/couch/bed. This stretch is attainable to almost ANYONE!

Start your morning by planting your feet on the floor, seated at your bedside, place one hand at your side/hip on the bed and raise the other hand up, arm extended as you elongate your entire side body, breath in, exhale and return to center, do the other side and repeat using your breath as your guide for the movement.

Follow this rhythm: Breathe in at the center, exhale side bend, breathe there for a few breathes— feel the stretch when you’re ready to alternate — breath in, exhale and return to center. Repeat alternating sides.

This stretch is a great way to gently wake up your body in the morning. After a few of these stand up and do a forward fold.

Try it out and let me know how you feel!

05/06/2025

True rest isn’t just sleep or a good massage —it’s restoration for the whole soul, mind & body.

God invites us to rest physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. From quiet moments in His presence to nourishing relationships and inspired creativity, every kind of rest points us back to His design for wholeness.

‘Come to Me, all who are weary… and I will give you rest.’ – Matthew 11:28

04/30/2025

What’s your favorite stretch?

04/15/2025

As winter has ended and spring is finally sprung, I am reflecting on this verse that is one of my favorites to meditate on with the theme of — Seasons Change.

So much has changed in my life with the arrival of my son and as he is growing and learning and changing so fast I’m looking at the four seasons with a new reverence. Each season, each phase, each milestone has its time and place and before we know it, we blink and we’re onto the next.

Of of my fave quotes from a lofi song — “life moves fast, if you don’t stop and look around you might miss it”

Are you rushing through life or enjoying it day by day?

I encourage you to sit with these verses *in the slides* and reflect on how those season categories apply to where you’re at right now or where you have just been.

Are you at the end, middle or beginning of a particular season? How can you surrender to it and embrace it as it is without rushing? These are some questions you can ask yourself.

04/11/2025

Our bodies are precious gifts for our spirits to dwell on this earth. Our time is limited…

✨we can chose to live a life that honors the body and in turn reflects the glory of God ✨

🫣 or we can hide behind our limitations never overcoming the sins that plague us. The sin that fights against movement and body stewardship is — the Sloth.

✨ rest is wonderful but idleness is exhausting and we can often confuse what it means to rest… the sloth will tell us that sitting on your phone is “me time” when really it’s idleness.

What is NOT restful?
❌doom scrolling
❌ignoring texts
❌isolating and binging Netflix
❌hiding your struggle from your loved ones

What is restful?
❎ being present with people in your day
❎ showing people they matter to you by responding in a timely window
❎ inviting a friend to walk the river and catch up (vent session welcome) — try to end it with gratitude!
❎ unplugging from tech and getting out in nature

Rest doesn’t always have to be spa days and mindfulness. Sometimes all we need is to unplug and reconnect.

Knowing that my body is a temple for the Spirit guides me to want to get stronger, more mobile, energized and motivated to enjoy life to its fullest potential. For the sake of my short life time and for the sake of all those I get to do life with.

Taking care of ourselves is one of the first steps we should be focused on if we want to pour into others. We can’t pour from an empty cup.

04/10/2025

Biblical meditation is about taking every thought captive that does not align with the will of God, silencing it and focusing on the lessons of scripture, letting it cleanse you inside and out. Ultimately to bring you enlightenment in Jesus.

Music is a great way to help center your thoughts. The more you practice this, you’ll no longer need music to easily drop into a meditative state, but it’s a wonderful tool at our disposal.

Try it by picking one song, when it’s over let there be silence as you continue to meditate of whatever your topic of focus is.

04/08/2025

It really sucks to be in an episode of pain/ a flare-up/ illness — it’s often a sign of lack of 𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕨𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕡. The body is whispering… are you listening?

I’ve shared this before — one of my biggest challenges has been headaches and migraines. As a young girl, I was diagnosed with chronic migraines. It felt like a boulder pressing on my head with no relief. In my teens, they turned into tension headaches and migraines. If I moved wrong, I’d pull my neck or back like an 80-year-old and have to stay home from school. It was embarrassing and debilitating.

I don’t believe in using age as an excuse — because even when I was “young and spry,” I could barely move like a kid should. I didn’t know how much my daily habits and posture were impacting me. I didn’t realize how quickly my body reflected my choices.

No matter your age — staying mobile and active is key to longevity!
• get the massage
• go see the chiropractor
• walk after meals
• drink water & electrolytes (check my bio for a discount code)
• stretch at least 5 mins a day (bare minimum!)
• take time for facial massage during your skincare
• take your supplements ( is my fave)
• moisturize after every shower
• laugh & make time for FUN
• don’t take life so seriously that you turn into a grumpy stiff!
• don’t forget that if you don’t move it, you’ll lose it!

Last week, I got a tension headache that lasted five days. It shocked me — I haven’t had a flare-up in so long. But then I realized: I’ve been skipping massage and chiropractic care, barely stretching, and lifting at the gym again. That combo? Not ideal. My body started screaming.

It took rest, electrolytes, stretching, sunshine, deep breaths, a break from my child — and yes, a few Tylenol/Advil — to kick it. I hate taking pills, but sometimes they help. And that’s okay.

Take care of yourself. Keep up with your wellness routines. Give yourself grace if you need help from pain meds, a therapist, or a doctor. Your body was made to enjoy life — not just survive it.

08/03/2024

Tips for enjoying your massage!

07/02/2024

Better Together Couples Bodywork Workshop
Dates: July 21st @ 2:30pm-4:30pm
August 25th @ 2:30-4:30pm
Price: $100 per couple 2 spots available for each session

We will be doing a Thai inspired stretch and compression massage routine. Fully clothed (stretchy, comfy fabrics) with breathwork and meditation.

Message me “BTWJuly” OR “BTWAugust” to reserve your spot for one of the dates!

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