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SunSoul Wellness - Yoga & Health Coaching

a sunny place for all things yoga, wellness, and discovery Hi! I'm Alli, and I am a 200RYT Yoga Instructor and a Certified Health Coach. www.sunsoulwellness.com

After going through my own health transformation I became passionate about helping others to peel back the layers and discover their true potential. What makes you feel truly alive? What are your talents and gifts? What is standing in your way? My coaching focuses on developing inner awareness and self-appreciation, which are crucial when lifestyle changes are being made. I help clients struggling with anxiety, weight loss, food choices, sleep and personal growth. I incorporate meditation, breathing exercises and daily mindfulness techniques that you can practice in your daily life as a tool to help you relax and re-center. I provide coaching via phone or Skype, as well as in person those who are local. Please send me an e-mail, and we can set up a free introductory session.

01/06/2020

In four days we get to close a short chapter of our lives. This Friday we are moving out of the apartment we've called home for nine months. Mike is driving all our of things to Arizona, and Bodhi and I are staying with my parents here in Illinois while we wait for our house to be completed

Almost all of our furniture is gone, so we have been having fun with the extra floor space, and I'm trying my best to carve of moments like this where we can just sit together and breathe. Bodhi is restless like me, so having him sit quietly in my lap for almost ten minutes was pretty amazing.
Everything is chaotic right now, but it will all be worth it ☀️

12/31/2019

2019 was one of the hardest years of my life, although it was also equally one of the most important
We started out the year with the decision to sell our house, and things moved way faster than we had expected when we accepted an offer after only four days on the market. By April, we had moved into an apartment with all of our things and a whole lot of uncertainty.
In June we traveled to Arizona and made the life-changing decision to re-locate and build our family home in the desert. Since then, if feels like we've been living in limbo with everything still half-packed from our house and with a distinct feeling of instability.
Apartment living has had its ups and downs, with the main struggle being lack of personal space. The three of us live, eat, play, and rest in the same spaces together every single day. I had never realized before how much I truly need space for myself until we began this journey, and I also had never appreciated having a place to call Home as much I do now.
I am stepping into 2020 with less than I've ever had before. I feel like I'm starting from scratch, and as intimidating as that can feel at times, it also feels so exciting - new home, new scenery, and searching a new place to teach. After all of the stress and struggles of this year, I'm really looking forward to these huge changes as they offer me the opportunity to create some huge changes within myself and my reality.
(I've truly never been this excited for a new year before!)
#2020
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12/21/2019

When navigating through a difficult season of life, I try my best to remember that beyond the discomfort lies valuable opportunities to slow down and simplify in order to identify what is Truth and what is Story.
And lately for me it's a whole lot of Story. When the mind takes over and floods you with Stories of unworthiness and guilt it's hard not to get sucked in and mistake it all for Truth. But that's where the real work is. It's easy to nourish yourself and exercise and cultivate a positive mindset and do all the things when we feel steady and in the flow
When we are feeling low and unsure, everything is hard, but it's also the place where we are presented with the opportunity to dig deeper, to do the work necessary to ultimately guide us to the other side, where we can look back and clearly see all the lessons learned, as well as the healing that has taken place. It's messy, and it's hard, but it's this shadow work that propels us towards growth and a greater understanding of Self.
A brisk walk in the cold with sun rays on my face was just the catalyst I needed to help me shift my perspective and identify the Truths behind all the Stories.
I am resilient.
I am worthy.
Darkness has its purpose.
Life is filled with beauty, even when it's hard.
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12/16/2019

What is it about noodles that make them so satisfying?! 😅 Even Bodhi loved this noodle bowl! We wanted a quick dinner, and since noodles cook waaay faster than rice it was a no brainer. Total comfort food. 😋

11/25/2019

We've all experienced how it feels to come back to something after a long break, the familiarity that makes it all comes back so easily.
We usually think of in relation to physical activities, but creates memories, too.
OUR BODIES REMEMBER...
The pain we've endured
The stress we've had to carry
The traumas inflicted upon us by others
The every day onslaught of constant stimulation and interactions that put our nervous systems on edge.
And we may think we've forgotten these things, but our muscles and our minds hang on to every experience. Tension and worry step in to protect us, but they also hold us back. They cloud our thinking and manipulate our emotions and perspectives.
We all have our own struggles, and we can either pretend we've forgotten, or we can confront them head on, returning our attention to those pain points so they can rise to surface and be released. We can consciously choose to use the body's memories as doorways into our own healing processes. .
There is no doubt it is hard work. It's probably one of the hardest things you'll ever do,
but it will also be the most empowering.
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03/20/2019

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This Tuesday has been fueled by veggie , lots of , and plenty of sunshine (finally!) ☀️
SO happy that it's officially Spring tomorrow! Bodhi and I played at the park for an hour, and this year more than ever.
I'm feeling especially excited for the change in seasons and all the adventures to be had with my baby who is now officially a full-blown toddler 😯

02/27/2019

"The tricky thing about growth is that it's not linear like we imagine it should be. This is especially true of emotional and spiritual growth. We like straight lines because they're easy to predict and measure, but our paths shift and change like the wind.
The truth is, our struggles are just as important in the process of growth as our successes. Sure, it's much more satisfying to our egos to feel like we are improving, but some of life's most incredible lessons and insights come from places of difficulty and uncertainty.
It's an ebb and flow. is not predictable. It isn't linear. Good days or bad days, you're still on your path. 🙏"
I wrote this 2 years ago, a few weeks after I found out I was pregnant. I was going through a "low" time after going through a period of intense growth and . Pregnancy and newborn days brought me through another "high" period, and since this time last year I've been feeling stuck in yet another "low".
I have always felt called to be a and nurturer, and this morning I woke up with a fresh, clear insight:
In order for me to heal and help others do the same, I must accept these lows as my wise teachers. Without them, I would be unable to relate to the struggles of others.
I'm here to be of service, that I'm sure of, so instead of getting frustrated that I'm not exactly where I want to be or feeling exactly how I want to feel, I'll get on my mat every day with no expectations other than to be fully present with what is, Now☀️

02/20/2019

I'm currently teaching yoga in Wheaton, Downer's Grove, and Glen Ellyn! Here's my updated schedule 😊

You can check out the studios and schedules here: www.yogabydegrees.net

Would love to see you all in class!

02/01/2019

Forrest Gump says "Life is a like a box of chocolates", but I like to think it also very much like a jar of homemade .
Its beauty is in the , the variety, the flexibility, and the joy of sharing it with the ones you love.
You see, the recipe for granola is quite similar to the recipe for living happy days.. .
☀️Add more of you like you and none of what you don't (which is of course easier done when we're talking about granola, but also something we can and *should* strive for in our daily lives)
☀️Bend the rules (or recipes) and go with what feels right.
☀️Create with loving intentions and focused presence.
☀️Don't be afraid to make messes or to fail. Both of these are inevitable, both in granola-making and human-living so we may as well enjoy the chaos and laugh at our own imperfections.
☀️Enjoy, enjoy, and enjoy some more. 💙
Thanks to Bodhi for helping me make this delicious batch of granola while we were hiding from the polar vortex. Here's what we did👇
1) Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat
2) In a large mixing bowl combine: 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup nuts (I like to use 1/2 cup each of walnuts and almonds), 1 cup total seeds, coconut, and or raisins (I like a little bit of everything!), 1/2 teaspoon(ish) of sea salt, and a few healthy shakes of whatever spices you like (we have been loving pumpkin pie spice lately!)
3) In a small sauce pan combine 1/3 cup pure maple syrup and 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil, and heat on low, stirring frequently) for a few minutes until it looks bubbly and slightly thickened. I also like to add in blackstrap molasses for a deeper flavor and an iron boost!
4) Pour over granola mixture and mix together with a large mixing spoon
5)Transfer your granola to a baking sheet and spread into an even layer
6) Bake for 15 minutes and up to 20, keeping a close eye on it towards the end and remembering that the nuts will continue to cook a bit once removed from the oven.
7)Let cool before storing in jars or air tight containers. I keep mine in the fridge for up to a week, but it's never lasted that long😋...

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01/30/2019

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My practice is a celebration of movement and a devotion to my well-being. I'm re-discovering this recently, and I can feel things shifting and changing for the better. I'm starting to feel like myself again.
One my intentions for this year was to re-kindle not only my physical yoga practice, but also my and (breath work) practices. I also promised myself that I would finally take action and follow my doctor's recommendation to start physical therapy for pelvic pain that I've been having since giving birth almost 16 months ago. Yes, I have been putting my health and comfort at the bottom of my list of priorities for over a year!
I started PT a week ago, and I've already learned so much about what's going in with my body and what I can do to strengthen and support my pelvis so that I can heal. All it took was one appointment that I put off for so long to wake me up.
THIS is self-care, at least for me it is. Taking my health into my own hands and being as concerned about my comfort as I am about my son's is a practice all in itself, and it has not been an easy journey.
My physical therapist told me that my pelvic muscles aren't relaxing the way they should and that they are both tight and fatigued. She gave me homework, and I couldn't believe it when she told me I needed to practice daily controlled, diaphragmatic breathing to help me relax. My intention to commit to my practice suddenly became my homework. The universe is holding me accountable, and I'm feeling appreciative, supported, and hopeful.
Today and every day I will celebrate my , and I will no longer ignore my body's cries.
What a difference one choice can make, huh?💙

01/22/2019

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Today's lunch was fresh and flavorful!
Brown rice, kidney beans, romaine, pickled radishes (the color!😍), and mango avocado salsa with toasted coconut and lots of fresh lime juice 😋
I've been spending less time scrolling through social media the past few weeks, and suddenly it feels as if I have so much more time in my day. I didn't (or didn't want to) realize how much time I was actually spending looking at my phone every day.
So lately instead of scrolling through my feeds I've been:
🌿reading and journaling
🌿baking! my new hobby! 😋
🌿laying down with Bodhi for naps (he sleeps better, and I'm forced to rest)
🌿prioritizing my yoga practice
🌿going to the gym and lap swimming
Social media has its uses, but for me too much time spent looking at everyone else's posts makes me feel mentally dull and physically lethargic. It's draining. Anyone else feel this way?!
So long story short, I don't plan to be posting as frequently as I have in the past. Maybe that will change in future, but for now I'm very much enjoying the extra space in my life to be present and pursue the activities that bring me .
What brings you joy? ☀️

01/08/2019

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For the first time in my life I've stepped into a new year without having plans and written down and mapped out. While I did set a few small, personal intentions, I'm choosing to live this year with an open mind and heart in order to remain receptive to whatever may come my way.
As a goal-oriented person this is uncomfortable for me, but also entirely necessary. I spent the past year settling into , and I will admit it took me a lot longer than I had anticipated. I haven't slept longer than 4 hours at a time in over a year, and between the exhaustion and the undertaking of this new role I lost myself.
My sense of identity has shifted, and I feel like I'm in the mush phase of a metamorphosis. It's a challenging position to be in. As someone who is always looking for ways to grow, improve, create, and serve, this is unknown territory for me. It's both unnerving and exciting, but I'm so very ready to see what will become of 2019.
I've set intentions that will help support me in this journey and was careful not to accidentally make myself a to-do list (I'm very guilt of this!)
Here's some of what I will be focusing on:
-Less time on social media
-Being gentle with and kind to myself
-Consistent & practice
-Writing down positive feedback from students (to crowd out self-doubt)
-Daily routines and rituals (for and connection)
-Physical movement & time in nature
-FUN and LAUGHTER (because life shouldn't ever be TOO serious)
Uncertainty is okay.
My eyes are open, and my only plan this year is to float on 🎵☀️
Thank you for being here with me💚

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