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Hey there, Reader!

We gave ourselves the day off from emails on New Year's Day, and hope your day was similarly relaxed and restful! So, this week's Mobility "Monday" is coming to you on a Tuesday, and as always, it's designed to help you get your day, week, and year (!) started off on a positive note.

The benefits of incorporating movement and self-care into your day are widely known at this point: reduced stress, less physical tension, better posture and a more even-keeled headspace are all within reach with even just a couple of stretches, a few deep breaths, or a deliberate moment of calm in the middle of a busy day or week.

🌟 All that being said, let’s be realistic: carving out the time is difficult, not to mention even self-care can also feel like yet another task on your expanding to-do list! Here are a few simple guidelines that can help:

🔸You can move in any way that feels good, interesting, or beneficial to YOU. In other words, trust your instincts and go with what feels helpful!

🔸Do you spend a lot of time sitting? If so, try doing movements outside of that position: gently arch your spine, roll your shoulders back, lift your chest, circle the hips, point and flex the feet, take your arms behind you and overhead.

🔸 Double bang for your buck: while the movement itself has obvious physical benefits, try also actively *paying attention to how the movements FEEL.* Boom, you’ve done a mindfulness practice! Research shows even a couple of minutes of mindfulness can reduce stress, anxiety, and boost mood, focus, and cognitive function.

All of the above is built into the little flow shown in the video below! Simply click on the image to try it out for yourself.

(** Please note that not every movement is suitable for all bodies. Please listen to your body and defer to your medical provider if you have any concerns, injuries, or conditions that affect your movement, or are unsure if a particular movement is safe for you! **)

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We’ll be back next Monday with a new video for you 😉 In the meantime, feel free to reach out with requests for particular mobility or mindfulness sequences - we're here to help! Have a great week, friends!

Let's move better, together.​
Jenni// Kaari Head Coach

P.S. If you love these quick movement breaks, you're going to love our newest program launch, coming your way January 15th - stay tuned!

Our next Strength Training & Yoga for Osteoporosis cohort is starting February 7th and it's filling up fast! Fill in our intake form here to get the ball rolling and join in 💪

Have you or someone you know recently had a baby or are expecting, be sure to check out our Postpartum Recovery program - let us guide you in your postpartum journey so you can feel your best!

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