Balanced Body with Amanda Morris

05/20/2024

Really enjoyed the opportunity to speak about stress management and nervous system regulation today at the Women Business Owners of the Pine Belt - May Lunch Meeting! I love sharing my passion for wellness!❤️

04/26/2024

What I’m up to lately🧘‍♀️🫁🪷…

I’ve been teaching yoga for nearly 20 years (since 2005 as a 20 year old college student)

I’ve taught everything from Pilates fusion to vinyasa flow to beginners hatha….prenatal yoga, kids yoga, mom and me, and even goat yoga for fun. I love variety but I also love the freedom and flexibility to teach what is most important to me in the moment.

What I am most excited about right now is the restorative healing process that is found in nervous system regulation and balancing with yoga elements.

This includes deep breathing and body awareness, gentle yoga, restorative postures, and guided somatic meditation similar to yoga nidra. I feel like this is the most aligned offering I can bring to the community at this point in time.

The fact that chronic stress is root cause for so many issues and illnesses, fuels my desire to help.

What I focus on, is helping the body reach a deep parasympathetic state while at rest. A full body healing state, when PSNS communication can happen as it’s intended.

The main comment I receive after these sessions is “I have never felt so calm before in my life”

There are many things you can do to calm the nervous system including being in nature, meditation, aromatherapy, sound therapy, humming, breathing exercises, yoga, humming, singing, visualization and even sunshine and gardening.

What I do is create the most supportive and nurturing environment by offering a variety of these things in one session.

Good health is holistic. If you feel like this could support you in your journey, please feel free to reach out to me! 📲

04/24/2024

Is this you🧐⁉️

You’ve been feeling overwhelmed, wired, and constantly stressed. People keep telling you to “just relax” but you have no idea how or what that means. You are always pushing yourself…in your job, in partnership, in motherhood, and at the gym.

You find yourself stuck in a state of constant worry. You want to do it all but it never ends.

My friend, it doesn’t have to be this way.

Let me introduce you to the soft transformational power of deep parasympathetic relaxation and restorative space holding.

That’s what you will receive when you connect with me.

A safe space to let go, unwind, and connect with your body in a new way. Guidance. Trust. Awareness. Energy reset. Connection. Rest. Calm.

Reclaim your calm. Make peace with your body.
Full Permission to rest, to be, to feel, to breathe.

Reach out if you are ready to experience a serenity session! It’s my pleasure to share this experience with you.

In person or remote sessions available.

DM for details!

04/09/2024

Seeking serenity in a chaotic world? Look no further!

Dive into the realm of tranquility with personalized Serenity Sessions led by yours truly! 🧘‍♀️

In the hustle of modern life, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of stress. But here's the secret: You hold the power to reclaim your calm, and I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

As a seasoned Yoga Teacher (ERYT-200) and Mental Health Therapist (LMFT) specializing in Nervous System Regulation, I offer tailored sessions designed to melt away tension, soothe your mind, and restore balance to your life.

🌟 What to expect from our sessions:

1️⃣ Personalized Approach: Your journey is unique, and I'll craft each session to address your specific needs and goals.

2️⃣ Gentle Movement: Through restorative yoga postures and mindful movement, we'll release stored tension in the body, fostering relaxation and rejuvenation.

3️⃣ Breathwork Mastery: Harness the power of your breath to calm the mind and center your being, unlocking a profound sense of peace within.

4️⃣ Meditation & Mindfulness: Dive into the present moment with guided meditation practices, cultivating a deep sense of awareness and serenity.

5️⃣ Holistic Healing: Embrace a holistic approach to stress management, incorporating lifestyle strategies and self-care techniques to support your well-being long-term.

✌️Say goodbye to stress and hello to inner peace!

Ready to embark on your journey to serenity? Book your Serenity Session today and take the first step toward a calmer, more centered you. DM me to reserve your spot or inquire about availability. Your inner peace awaits! 🌟

03/16/2024

I love that this client not only had a great coaching session that was VERY HELPFUL for her, but that it also inspired her to explore the idea of a friendship that could support her in this way. 💡💃🏻💡

I often talk to people that share this same sentiment.

When you start a personal healing journey it can feel isolating. You may end up losing friends who aren’t into the new you, or you may start setting firmer boundaries with people and places that don’t align with you anymore.

That’s OK!

That means you are EVOLVING 🌺
You are GROWING through something 🌿
You may end up with a new TRIBE 🫶

I loved this honest review and I would be happy and honored to be a part of your wellness journey and health conscious tribe.❤️

Reach out for more info on stress management and nervous system regulation coaching options!

02/22/2024

Serenity: “the state of being calm, peaceful and untroubled”🪷 Space is available for a few more participants in the Serenity Sessions Workshop happening this Saturday 2/24 12-2pm, location is inside Grand Central Outfitters in Petal.
Cost is $30

Gain new insight into peaceful practices that relax the nervous system! Mindfulness, breathing, gentle yoga, and guided somatic meditation. Join us!

Our previous workshop was held 2 weeks ago and the feedback included, “me time, breath of fresh air, literally restored me, cleansing, total life reset, rebirth”

Message me to reserve your spot in this session!

02/10/2024

When I asked the group to share a few words post workshop, this what what they said:

🧘‍♀️Me time
💨breath of fresh air
🙏literally restored me
🌊cleansing
☀️total life reset
🌱rebirth

Doesn’t get better than that!
The next Serenity Sessions Workshop is Feb.24th!
Reserve your spot now! 💜
Message me! I’d love to share this with you!

02/09/2024

Last call for Serenity Sessions Workshop!
Saturday Feb 10th, 12-2pm

I’ve crafted a special day for you to learn about the nervous system and practice the art of relaxation, self regulation and deep healing! 💜💜💜

2 spaces left! Message me to join!

02/07/2024

Serenity Sessions: Stress Relief Workshop
⬇️2 dates to pick from!⬇️
💜Feb 10th and 24th 12-2pm $30 per workshop

We will dive deep into understanding the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the healing state of the human body. Become aware of what this feels like and how to self regulate with meditation, breathing, and restorative yoga practices. I can’t wait to share this info with you!

Anyone who comes to a workshop will get a copy of a stress relief guidebook! 📘
This will have tons of helpful info about the nervous system and self care practices!

All classes must be reserved in advance!
Message me to join one 📲
Share with a friend! 💜

02/02/2024

This month I have 2 stress relief options for your yoga needs. Restorative yoga regulates the nervous system, is deeply relaxing and helps balance the active mind. Mindfulness teaches us where to place our energy, on the present. We acces that with breath and with meditation (which is really just your focused attention and awareness) 💜 All of this will be shared and practiced in these coming offerings⬇️

💜Serenity Sessions: Six Week yoga series starts Feb.8th-March 14th 6 Thursday night classes (75 minutes each) meets 5:45-7:00pm $120

💜Serenity Sessions: Stress Relief Workshop
2 dates to pick from
Feb 10th and 24th 12-2pm $30 per workshop

Anyone who comes to the series or a workshop will get a copy of a stress relief guidebook! 📘
This will have tons of helpful info about the nervous system and self care practices!

All classes must be reserved in advance!
Message me to join one 📲
Share with a friend! 💜

01/31/2024

Have you ever wanted to learn the natural ways your body works to provide calm, relaxation and healing?

This is it 💜
Serenity Sessions: A Stress Relief Workshop

You will gain helpful knowledge about the nervous system and how to self-regulate. We will practice many modalities that help to stimulate the parasympathetic response, which is the rest, repair and recover mode of the autonomic nervous system.

Learn and practice simple yet effective techniques and how to notice signs of stress. I will have a stress relief guidebook, available to anyone who comes to the workshop or the 6 week series.💜

2 dates to choose from:
Feb 10th and 24th 12-2pm
At Grand Central Outfitters
Cost is $30

Space is limited, please message me to reserve a spot!

01/29/2024

Stepping into the 2024 year, my focus of study and teaching is primarily in stress management and stress relief. I have been diving into deeper training with my trusted mentor Swan Michelle to learn more about somatic meditation (inspired by the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza), sound healing, brain wave states for healing and the power of the parasympathetic nervous system, and so much more.

Serenity Sessions are my newest offering to bring this information and practice to life, and hopefully impact others in the way it has impacted me!

A 6 week class series, Feb 8-March 14th. Thursday nights, 5:45-7:00pm. Cost: $120 for entire six week series.

Each class will be 75 minutes of a blend of the following:

Mindfullness Meditation
Breathing and Observation Awareness
Gentle Restorative Yoga
Guided Somatic Meditation
Sound Healing Elements

Message me to sign up! Nearly full but still open for 2 more attendees.

I am also bringing the Serenity Sessions into a 2 hour workshop format. More info on those dates to come!
Want to be informed directly for the dates?
Please comment or message me to stay in the loop!

01/26/2024

❤️Full Permission to share. And a few things to add. Someone must be ready and willing to change. Period. The change that occurred in this session is was a mix of readiness, trust, and understanding.
Not all coaching sessions end up being this impactful but there are always moments of clarity or calm that I do get to witness.

💡Sometimes it’s a small light bulb moment that can make the difference. Sometimes it’s compound effect that is beyond a helpful conversation, but something major clicks and this sets the course for a new path.

Want to explore more? I have group and individual coaching programs, or we can customize your package!
🪷www.balancedbodyam.com
🤝Reach out to me and we can discuss more

🥰Take a moment to read this inspirational testimony:

“I can say without a doubt that Amanda changed my life. When I came to her I was broken and exhausted. My mind was an endless loop of anxiety, overthinking, and self-loathing. I had little to no value in myself.

Because of the exhaustion, I was completely and utterly ready to surrender to the fact that my way wasn't working. I reached out to her and I had a coaching call that completely changed my life. This is no exaggeration.

She guided me through healthy self-talk, exercises to do, steps to take and how to start healing from the past and letting go of it. She instantly was a warm guiding light with words that were soothing yet firm. This was so far from the "cookie-cutter" suggestions I had gotten before. She connected with me on a personal level and it was truly genuine.

Once I put her plan into action (with amazing response time from her), I immediately noticed a shift. I was so dedicated to her process. She empowered me and had more faith in me than I had in myself. Once everything took hold, I saw such a drastic change in my life that words don't do it justice. My mind cleared, the anxiety was just a faint whisper, and I was HAPPY. I even started taking a self-defense class!

The biggest change for me was the value I had in myself. Once I valued myself, everything changed. Nothing could even come close to the way that affected all other areas of my life. Without Amanda I don't know if I could have gotten to where I am so quickly. It was like she broke me out of this cage and I felt so free.

Anyone considering reaching out to Amanda has my full support and recommendation. She was born to be a healer and is a life changer.”

01/24/2024

Health is an inside job. When you start making changes on your inner self, the outside stuff becomes second nature.

You make better food choices because you want to. You start working out because it feels good.
You practice self care because you deserve to.
You create a confident inner mindset that supports you.

February is when we start! 6 week coaching immersion.. REVIVE. Join me! You are ready!

https://www.balancedbodyam.com/revive

01/23/2024

Embark on a transformative 6-week journey with Serenity Sessions, designed to cultivate stress relief for your mind, body, and spirit.

Beginning each session, we will practice mindfulness techniques that teach you to anchor your awareness in the present moment, and how to become more conscious of your thoughts.

We will explore breathing exercises and gentle restorative yoga, that empower you with techniques to regulate stress responses and promote deep relaxation. Learn more about the autonomic nervous system, and how to reach parasympathetic state of rest, repair, and recover.

Each 75 minute session completes with guided somatic meditation, a practice dedicated to aligning the mind, body and spirit. These meditations will help you navigate your inner landscape, fostering a deep sense of peace and connection within your body.

Serenity Sessions are profoundly healing, where the synergy of mindfulness, breathwork, restorative yoga, and guided somatic meditation intertwine to create the groundwork for your holistic well-being. Rediscover balance, embrace serenity, and cultivate a sustainable foundation for stress relief that transcends the 6-week journey into a lifetime of mindful living.

Begins Feb. 8th- March 14th
Class will be on Thursdays 5:45-7:00 (75 min sessions)
Held in private yoga studio space at Grand Central Outfitters.
Cost is $120 for all six sessions (must be paid in advance to reserve your spot)
This 6 week series is primarily focused on stress relief, and using yoga and guided awareness techniques in that process. This will not be a very physically demanding class.
Space is limited. Please message me directly to reserve a spot!

01/17/2024

Stress is the main reason people seek out a yoga class. Stress is associated with most chronic illnesses and of course, mental health issues. So it’s no surprise that people are looking for ways to relieve stress, and seeking out yoga and meditation as a natural way to cope better with stress.

I am here to help you learn WHY it helps and to show you HOW it helps. My approach is to teach you everything I can that will empower your healing process, and all of these aspects that are available to you through your body and mind.

Here’s how to work with me:
📍Private sessions in person or remotely if needed
📍Small group yoga workshops for stress relief

Private sessions are one on one consultation, discussion and guidance of yoga and meditation skills for daily life. These are customized and tailored to your specific needs.

Workshops are a minimum 2 hours of information, discussion, and practice of these skills with a variety of topics including the sympathetic/parasympathetic nervous system, the mind/body connection, energetic balance in the body, and much more.

I am currently working on my schedule for the coming month. If you want to book a session or plan on attending a workshop, please reach out.

Connect with me! Drop a comment or message me, or you can visit my website to learn more. I would love to help you! ❤️

Balanced Body with Amanda Morris

01/09/2024