Breathe in the Calm

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Toddlers are constantly learning and processing information. Part of that learning is about boundaries. Enforced boundaries can often lead to yelling, tears, mean words or some horrible combination. When my patience is tested with difficult behavior or my little one needs help calming down, we use some breathing techniques that help us both get centered and able to communicate better.

A Cooling Breath

When tempers flare and one of us or both of us are feeling hot headed we take a cooling breathe to chill us out.

Slowly inhale through pursed lips or a curled tongue, hold the chilled air in for a few seconds and then slowly exhale through the nose.040917 Molly exercice outdoor-19

Dragon’s Breath or Fire Breathing

When sadness consumes us and the world feels like it’s falling apart we take a warming breath to strengthen ourselves.

Make a fist and raise them above your head while sticking your thumbs out towards each other. Slowly inhale through the nose and exhale either over your teeth to make a “ch” sound or through your nose, in short burst so that your stomach is making a series of quick contractions.040917 Molly exercice outdoor-30.JPG

Lion’s Breath

When everything is annoying and there is no physical way my eyeballs can roll into the back of my head enough, we let it all out.

Slowly inhale through your nose, forward fold and open your mouth as big as you can while sticking out your tongue and releasing all the air at once with a big “ha” noise.

Dancing Candle

For moments of deep sadness we dance with the flame of a candle.

Light a candle and slowly blow on the flame just enough to make it dance but not enough to blow it out to.

 

My Journey to Mixed Movement

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M.W.F. 9 am @TheMissionHQFrom an early age I suffered from chronic stomach aches. As a young teen I discovered I had food allergies and sensitivities. That set me on my path to learning about wellness and nutrition.

After I graduated from UC Berkeley, I moved to the mountains and started a goat and sheep farm. I spent the next several years deeply immersed in the agricultural world. I explored, read, visited and listenined to anyone who had something to say about food or farming. I became an activist for share-holder dairies and contributed to local and statewide legislation.

When California legalized the sales of raw milk from family farms, I felt that my time on the farm was over. I packed up and headed back to city life and started a digestion-centric meal subscription business. But with a new baby, getting into the kitchen was a challenge, so I hung up my apron.

I have always lived an active life. When I finally looked in the mirror after 3 years of devoting my time to someone else, I noticed cellulite forming on my thighs. While I pondered my next professional move,  I focused on my self care. I’ve never been a “gym person” but I knew I had to get moving. I signed up for the nearest and cheapest gym possible, and started attending classes. I tried Yoga, bootcamp and Zumba but I often left feeling unsatisfied, something was missing

With a newfound appreciation for the breath and energy work  of Yoga, I tapped into my love of dance. I combined the high intensity rhythmic movements that energize me with the grounding aspects of Yoga to create a movement practice that strengthens and fuels joy.

When I reflect on the business’s I’ve started and projects I’ve worked on, I see a culmination of this moment. I am here to help others on their journeys to being their best selves through diet, spiritual guidance and exercise. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey to wellness and get in touch.

My Journey Thus Far

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From an early age I suffered from chronic stomach aches. As a young teen I discovered I had food allergies and sensitivities. That set me on my path to learning about wellness and nutrition.

After I graduated from UC Berkeley, I moved to the mountains and started a goat and sheep farm. I spent the next several years deeply immersed in the agricultural world. I explored, read, visited and listened to anyone who had something to say about food or farming. I became an activist for share-holder dairies and contributed to local and statewide legislation.

When California legalized the sales of raw milk from family farms, I felt that my time on the farm was over. I packed up and headed back to city life to complete a business program. I started a digestion-centric meal subscription business but with a new baby, getting into the kitchen was a challenge, so I hung up my apron.

I have always lived an active life. When I finally looked in the mirror after 3 years of devoting my time to someone else, I noticed cellulite forming on my thighs. While I pondered my next professional move,  I focused on my self care. I’ve never been a “gym person” but I knew I had to get moving. I signed up for the nearest and cheapest gym possible, after my first zumba class I thought “I could do this.”  

Dance combined with the breath worth of Yoga tapped into my love of movement and gave me a newfound appreciation for the breath work and grounding aspects of Yoga. I followed up with a courses on nutrition coaching and a personal trainer certification. When I reflect on the business’s I’ve started and projects I’ve worked on, I see a culmination of this moment. I am here to help others on their journeys to being their best selves through diet, spiritual guidance and exercise. I hope you will let me be a part of your journey to wellness and get in touch.

Setting a Good Example

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How are you caring for yourself this week_.pngIt can be hard to find time to work out, especially with kids. I created a class for parents to get moving with their kids. Setting a good example is important. I read an article, “5 Self-Care Strategies That aren’t Fucking Mani-Pedis” by Kate McCombs about sustainable self-care that resonated with me. She claims

People who are socialized as women can struggle with self-care because they have been taught their value is in caring for others, often to the detriment of their own wellbeing; they fight against the notion that self-care is at best indulgent and at worst deeply selfish.

I want to set a good example for my daughter. I want her to prioritize her self care so that she is able to take care of others. How are you caring for yourself this week?

Bring a Friend for $10

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092816-malis-class-117-editBecause the world is full of craziness right now I think it is critical that we practice self care and create community. Practicing Buti makes me feel grounded, which helps me address all the ugliness that is happening with love and compassion.

Call a friend and makes plans to come to Buti together and you both can come for $10. Lets support each other by strengthening ourselves and and our bonds.