Nestful

02/18/2023

02/18/2023

The Seed of Self-Compassion

a yoga & acupressure workshop to support the transition into spring 🌱💞

Spring is a time of rebirth, new beginnings and growth. If we wish to create lasting change in ourselves and in the world, self-compassion is a seed that must be planted.
In this workshop, we will utilize asana (postures), pranayama (breathing) and acupressure to nurture and cultivate the seed of self-compassion. The physical practice will help you feel embodied and gain clarity around your personal story. Pairing this with the conscious manipulation of breath gives you an opportunity to set up the conditions for the seed of self-compassion to sprout into new patterns.
Receiving acupressure on specific points will further prepare and support the body to move into the season of Spring.

date: Saturday, March 25
time: 1-3 pm
exchange: $45 per person location: Fulbeing Collective

This workshop is happening in person in Wappingers Falls! It is open to beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. Space is limited and filling up - sign up here to reserve:

https://fulbeingtherapeuticsclasses.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=41591567

Illustration by Catt Melendez ✨

01/23/2023

Doing the physical practice of yoga without applying it to your daily life is like watering the branch rather than watering the root. When I teach kids yoga and mindfulness the first thing I try to ask them is, “who practiced since I last saw you?” this gives kids the understanding that yoga is not something you go “do” once a week, it’s a practice meant to support you in every moment. It can be as simple as noticing thoughts or regulating the breath.

It should be the same for adults. No matter what age, people should finish a practice feeling a sense of agency over their internal lives. If you’re walking out of yoga class feeling diminished, depleted or like the teacher held the power over your life, then something is NOT right. You have the tools to tend to the root of the matter.

Speaking of the root of the matter, when I think of Winter, I think of the roots of something. It’s what keeps us connected and grounded. I used to dread winter, but when I started to honor its introspective nature, I started to feel nourished by this season. Winter is a great time to rest, digest and integrate so you can fully rise to the occasion of spring.

This winter, I’ve been diving into my ancestry. It’s the first time I’ve dug into my roots and I’m fascinated! It’s like an eagle eye view looking back on my family who came before me. As I time travel into the past, down the familial line, I am noticing patterns. Names, birthdays, occupations, and the life death cycles repeat, over and over. Some of the patterns and cycles we can break, we have control over. And some, much like the seasons, are out of our control. We simply must learn how to mediate, navigate and use what we inherit to our advantage.

There is a new winter practice available for Nestful subscribers. It focuses on turning in as we explore forward folds in different variations. My (almost) 3 year old comes in at the end and shows us his folds, and it’s a great opportunity to see how you can adapt your yoga practice to include your child. It’s a quick taste of new classes to come! Start your free trial soon if you haven’t yet! 💗🌬️

11/16/2022

My goal with Nestful is not to make yoga practice become another thing on your list of things to do, but to help you incorporate yoga into your life in a way that supports you moment to moment. 🕊

For many caregivers, carving out time to do an hour long asana practice multiple times a week or even ONCE a week ends up adding more work to our plate. It’s also time you could spend resting, connecting with loved ones or doing something you love. 🌲

Yoga should help you connect to yourself and get honest about your needs. Yoga is not a box you check off your to do list. Yoga is happening in every moment. 💗

11/02/2022

“Breathing is a process of eating and feeding the mind and the imagination, as well as the body. A trained breath stabilizes the nervous system and communicates with deeper parts of oneself as well as one’s surroundings.”

-Nevine Michaan

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11/02/2022

New yoga class! Caregiver Burnout 😴

The last thing you need when you’re burnt out as a caregiver is another thing to do. This 10 minute yoga class is designed for caregivers who are burnt out mentally, physically and/or emotionally. If you are burnt out but you still want to take time to take care of yourself and practice yoga, this class is for you.

Expect to move gently, breathe and re-connect to yourself.

Available for Nestful subscribers! Start your free trial today. Link in bio. 🙏

Hope you find some time to rest and take care of yourself today on this solar eclipse. 🌑

You deserve it. 🖤

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10/13/2022

Parents and caregivers have very little time to spare. That’s why I created an on demand yoga platform with breathing and mindful movement classes as short as 15 minutes. Even the busiest of parents and caregivers deserve time to practice.

What you do on the mat is a snapshot of what you do IRL. How you breathe during challenges, how you talk to yourself in your mind, the places you hold tension in your body, all of this shows up on your mat. The more you practice, even if it’s only 15 minutes a day or a few times a week, the more you build it into your habits. Whenever you practice loosening your jaw, dropping your shoulders, speaking to yourself with kindness and breathing in and out of your nose, you are practicing listening to your body, your emotions and your unique needs.

10/12/2022

The reviews are coming in for Nestful’s new on demand yoga platform!!

“Just did “wake up flow” with my little climbing all around me. It was the perfect amount of time and just what I needed to wake up this stiff body. Thank you ☺️ can’t wait to dive into more!” -Meghan

First 30 days are free with code 30FREE and $35 a month after that. Get on demand access to a library of 30 videos, with new videos added each month. You also gain access to an online community of mindful parents and caregivers. DM me with any qs!

10/08/2022