Like A Feather Friday

Welcome to Like a Feather Friday! 

It is said that a feather is weight-less. So each Friday I want to help you 
take the weight off. 

Breathing ~ Learning to control breathing is great for Anxiety, body aches, digestive system and performance. 
If you have ever suffered from panic attacks, one of the first things a doctor will ask you to do is take deep breaths.
 If your like me and have ever given birth, (five times over here! lol) you are also aware of the role that breathing has in working through pain. 
Today focus on your breathing and see what difference it makes for you.

Learn to say "NO" ~ Sometimes we feel like we  can "do it all". Know your boundaries and learn when you have taken on too much. This is were your Tula should come in. Balance, balance, balance is key to living a full happy life. Let's leave some room for your breathing. Learn to say "NO"!

Stretch ~ Stretching has many health benefits. Today's stretching posture Upward Facing Dog. 
This move can increase your lung capacity, stretch the spine and help you achieve deeper back bends. 
It also fights depression and aids the digestive system. 
You will want to lay flat on your belly, place your hands by your rib cage and press your upper body up until everything but the tops of your feet are off the floor. Try to keep shoulder blades pressed down and hips even. 
Make the time to try this yoga posture out today!

I hope to here how weight-less you feel today in comments below. Happy Feather Friday! 

                        

I don't sweat I sparkle

 Okay so the title may be deceiving. I actually do sweat and I love to sweat! 

Today I want to make you sweat with me. These four moves put together will do just that.

1. Low Plank to High Plank ~ Start in a low plank on elbows with your core engaged. Lift to straighten one arm at a time bringing you to High Plank position. Lift and lower for one full minute. I used a stability ball but this can be  performed without it as well. I just wanted a little extra challenge. 

2. Lunge with Pull backs ~ Stand with arms straight out in front of you and step back with one leg. While you step back pull your arms back and squeeze your upper back muscles. Immediately alternate sides and continue  for one minute straight. (You can speed it up or add light weights for more intensity.)

3. Balance half star crunch ~ Balancing on one leg lift opposite leg  with heel turn inward. Lower your leg to the ground keeping toes pointed. Then sweep opposite arm down pointed leg to crunch the obliques. (Repeat this move x15 each side) YES, I did make this move up and it's name! lol

4. Sinking Boat ~ Start in Boat pose legs straight out in front. Pull in both knees together while keeping the belly button pulled in towards the spine. Your going to pull legs in in out while moving arms from straight in front to a "T" position. (x15 Reps)

Perform this work-out four times back to back!

 I want to know if you  worked out with me today, so please Pin this work-out or comment below.

WARNING! Doing this may make you SPARKLE!

Rise and Shine

It's Sunday fun day!  I hope 

everyone enjoyed the celebration of America's birthday yesterday.

 A special thanks to all who sacrifice and serve our Nation.

We have great freedom here in our Country.

As I was reflecting yesterday on the word independence and what it means, the word service kept arising in my spirit.

America was built on Freedom, the freedom to serve one another. 

What is service really? What changes can serving other people bring to our nation and other nations?

What does it take for someone to have a servants heart? 

Those were questions that popped up in my mind. 

It can all start with a simple helping hand of a neighbor. 

Take a look around you, there are many needs to be met. 

We have amazing technology that connects us all, so lets use it to help others.

When you have a servants heart you are selfless, putting their need in front of your own.

Learning to sacrifice can be hard at first, but it is oh so rewarding.

If you want to make the world a better place start in your community and serve best to your ability. 

The simplest act of kindness could make the largest impact on the world. 

All of those questions lead me to realize that I, myself am free when I am positioned to serve humbly in love.

You my brothers and sisters were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather serve one another humbly in love. ~ Galatians 5:13

Like a Feather Friday

Welcome to Like a Feather Friday! 

It is said that a feather is weight-less. So each Friday I want to help you take the weight off. 

Goals ~ Set yourself a goal this morning. Doing so will give you hope for the future. 

You should always pick a date to have it accomplished. If it is a life size goal, and I hope it is.

 Break it up into smaller steps taken to reach your dream goal. When you have completed the goal. 

You will be able to reflect on all the lessons learned and the steps that where accomplished.

Gift it ~ This happens to be my favorite. My love language is "Gifts". If you have time, I recommend

 reading The Five Languages of Love. 

It is true that giving is better than receiving.  Try doing that for someone today. 

A gift does not have to be bought it can be shared. Speaking a word of encouragement to someone 

could mean even more. So "gift it" today.

Eat to Live ~ With this being the 4th of July holiday. I know that there will be a ton of food temptations. 

Today try making healthy food choices. Be mindful of what you are putting into your body. 

Ask yourself if your eating to live or living to eat. It is amazing the things you can find out about your body when your eating to live.

                                                                 Happy 4th of July!

                                              "Goals in writing are dreams with deadlines"