My name is Tori Zambito, and I am a pharmacist. This means my expertise is in addressing various health conditions with treatments such as prescriptions, over-the-counter products, herbal supplements, vitamins, and even procedures. I get a lot of questions about the training involved in...
By: Hillary Pritchard
Recently, Movement Genius hosted a special class led by health coach and clinical trauma educator Annette Mai. Along with her many certifications, Annette also happens to be an impressive holistic chef. Since health foods are often quite expensive, Annette shared twelve...
Affirmations, or positive self-talk, are brief phrases or statements intentionally designed to encourage self-empowerment and a shift in mindset towards strength and personal transformation. To me, affirmations are a form of prayer, and as someone who is more spiritual than religious, I find that...
10 JOURNAL PROMPTS for REFLECTION
From Alyson Stoner & Movement Genius
Simply browse these journal prompts and pick one or a few that seem interesting at the moment.
“The Spark…” What initially sparked your interest in your mind-body connection?...
A 6-STEP PROCESS FOR TRIGGERS by Alyson Stoner and Movement Genius
Given how delicate this topic is, it is possible it may be triggering. Below is a somatic exercise you can use along the way to help self-regulate. If something becomes unmanageable during the journal prompts, activities or...
Affirmations to Support Stress Relief and Recovery
Studies prove that positive affirmations help activate parts of the brain that are associated with self-related processing and reward. The same studies also indicate that positive affirmations can help build or restore self-competence. This means...
Dance has always been a grounding tool for me. When I’ve lost my way, when I’ve been down and out and in a dark space, dance has been my savior, my safe space, my refuge. It’s also helped to connect to community. Because it is precisely when we are down and out that we want to...
It’s like a pre-made menu for your mental health.
Let me guess. At some point and time in your life, you might be able to relate to this series of experiences:
- You’re dealing with a problem you want to overcome and/or you realize you need to make some changes.
- You come across a...
Your movements just like your thoughts are ingrained habits. When you move in new ways and challenge these habits you can learn to manage your emotions and become a more resilient person. Additionally when you embrace your movement potential you unlock your cognitive potential as...
Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that originated in Japan and is becoming increasingly more popular in the West, especially for self-defense and empowerment purposes. Although ideally trained in pairs or groups, in this class, Anna Pirkl, LMFT and Dr. Jamie Marich will lead you through...
Hello Folks,
My name is Rodrigo (he/him) and I am a certified Adaptive Yoga Teacher.
A few years ago I had a fall accident and I broke my back, so due to that I am now a full-time wheelchair user and I have a complete t3 spinal cord injury.
I have been practicing yoga before my...
Many of us know that movement is good for our bodies and minds, but did you know that how you move can actually be what is contributing to your stress and anxiety? Movement isn’t just about what you add into your day, but how you already exist in your body. This includes how you...