Light Pilates and Yoga

09/23/2025

09/06/2025

That's all my clients!! Great work being the 1%!!

08/27/2025

Anyone else??🙋
Keeping healthy!!

08/18/2025

Tower workout this morning ... Contraction ... Concentration .... Control

08/01/2025

Just one kiss....

🎥 A Mother’s Kiss — Through the Eyes of Science

Imagine this:
A mother gently kisses her child.
To the eye — a simple act of love.
But beneath the surface… a miracle unfolds.

Scientists captured this moment using functional MRI.
A scientific photograph of love.
Visual proof of what instinct always knew — now confirmed by neuroscience.

💞 When a mother kisses her baby, she doesn’t just touch skin… she touches the brain.
That tender kiss sets off a storm of invisible signals that change both mother and child — profoundly.

🤱 In the mother:

The brain’s pleasure and reward centers light up (nucleus accumbens, dopamine system).

The amygdala and hypothalamus activate — triggering protective, primal emotion.

Oxytocin floods the system — the “love hormone” that reduces stress, deepens bonding, and creates lasting attachment.

👶 In the child:

Heart rate slows. Muscles relax.

Stress hormones decrease.

The body receives a powerful message: “I’m safe. I’m loved.”

And right there… the brain begins to record love — shaping trust, intimacy, and the future ability to love.

🧠 On the scan, you can literally see both brains glowing.
A synchronized dance between two nervous systems.
A silent language. A coded signal of love.

💬 In that moment…

The mother’s brain acts as if protecting the most precious thing on Earth.
The child’s brain quietly responds: “I’m safe. I’m home.”

No words. No effort. Just presence.
Just one kiss. One real connection.

This is the neurobiology of love.
Care that leaves a mark deep within us.
And yes — love can be seen.
It glows. ❤️

07/27/2025

Finally on the mend! Joel Schneeberger surprised us with tickets to Mama Mia!! It was sooo good!

Looking forward to seeing everyone this week ❤️❤️

07/21/2025

We had a great week at the lake! It started off awesome and then I am sick, flu, fever, etc
102 as of now so I guess I'll see you all when I'm feeling better!
Thanks for understanding ❤️❤️

07/01/2025

Yes!

06/28/2025

We are ready!! Average Jo Triathlon ☺️.... I think we are all above average in life ❤️❤️❤️

06/24/2025

So good! From Dr. Mark Hyman today...

"Your body never lies.

Your skin, your posture, your muscle tone, even the coating on your tongue…these are diagnostic tools.

They’re reflections of your internal biology.

Skin mirrors the liver because your liver is your primary detox organ. When it’s overwhelmed (by sugar, alcohol, processed foods, or environmental toxins) you might see breakouts, dullness, rashes, or premature aging. Beauty creams won’t fix what a clean diet can.

Posture reflects fascia, the connective tissue influenced by inflammation, hydration, and movement. A slouched posture often indicates stress, sedentary habits, or chronic pain.

Fat distribution is hormonal. Belly fat: Think insulin and cortisol. Thigh and hip fat: Think estrogen. Every bite of food either balances your hormones or throws them into chaos.

Jaw structure and airway health are shaped by nutrition from infancy. A diet low in nutrients and high in soft processed foods can narrow the airway, weaken the jaw, and affect sleep, oxygenation, and even facial development.

Fluid retention signals lymphatic congestion. Your lymph system depends on hydration, movement, and anti-inflammatory foods. Puffy eyes and bloating are red flags.

The tongue mirrors the gut. A coated tongue may indicate dysbiosis, an imbalance in your microbiome. Your gut health shows up in your breath, your digestion, your cravings, and your skin.

Muscle tone is a proxy for mitochondrial health and longevity. Sarcopenia (muscle loss) is one of the earliest signs of biological aging. The more muscle you maintain, the younger your cells behave.

Every cell in your body is built from the food you eat.
Your blood, your skin, your brain, your hormones, it’s all constructed from nutrients you either give your body... or don’t.

Appearance matters: not as a measure of beauty, but as a reflection of biology. Your body is always speaking.

Start listening."

06/22/2025

This 💜

05/12/2025

To all my clients!!