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Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and for many, Hurricane Helene has brought immense hardship. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just struggling to find balance right now, I want you to know you’re not alone. We’ve been checking in with members that we know have been affected and have heard

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positive affirmations for anxiety

15 Positive Affirmations for Anxiety (Plus 3 More Ways to Find Relief)

Using positive affirmations for anxiety isn’t just about speaking positive words and hoping they take root. (At least not here at Lindywell!). For us, this is about adding another tool to your anxiety toolbox—something we should all have!  If you’re struggling with anxiety, know that you’re not alone. More than 40 million adults across the

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spinal mobility exercises

The Best Spinal Mobility Exercises for Long-Term Health

Joseph Pilates once said: “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young.” I love this quote because it underscores just how vital spinal mobility is for holistic wellness, no matter the stage of life we’re in.  But a healthy spine is not

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pilates equipment

5 Types of Pilates Equipment to Make Your Workout More Fun

Should you invest in Pilates equipment if you’re new or want to make it more challenging?  While you can leverage the benefits of Pilates at home (or even in a hotel room while traveling) without equipment—it can be fun to bring in some additional sources of resistance or difficulty. But, before you grab a set

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activities for anxiety

10 Mindful Activities for Anxiety that You Can Do at Home

If you’re looking for activities for anxiety because you’re struggling more often than you’d like, you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety is more prevalent than any other mental illness. As women, we’re especially vulnerable to this condition—in 2023 alone, 32 percent of U.S. women reported feeling anxious versus 24 percent of

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what is body positivity

What is Body Positivity? (And What Is It NOT?)

What is body positivity? Well, that’s a great question—and one that many are wondering as the movement has morphed and been co-opted in different ways. To me, body positivity is about showing love and appreciation for your body.  More importantly, it’s about choosing that love for your body over the messages from our modern culture

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Pilates vs. barre

Pilates vs. Barre: Which Workout is Better?

People often ask me about Pilates vs. Barre—which is better and what are the differences. I’ve taught Pilates for more than a decade and got certified as a barre instructor nearly 9 years ago as well, so I love to discuss the differences as well as what to watch for when determining if Pilates or

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slow down and enjoy life

5 Practical Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Life

We hear it all the time: slow down and enjoy life. As if it’s so normal and easy to do. The truth is, in our go-go-go culture, this can feel completely unnatural—and hard! Yet, we do need to slow down. Especially women, 53 percent of whom (in the U.S.) deal with chronic stress. Even worse,

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boundaries in relationships

Why Setting Boundaries in Relationships is So Hard and How to Do It Anyway

Setting boundaries in relationships isn’t easy—and there are several misconceptions about what setting boundaries actually means. You might hesitate to form boundaries in your career, romantic relationships, or friendships because you assume this will make you come across as unreliable, selfish, or inconsiderate.  You’re afraid to push others away, turn down opportunities, and fall short

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detoxifying-foods

Cleansing from the Inside Out: Top Detoxifying Foods for Renewal

The idea of eating detoxifying foods might feel like a fad. It’s often linked to trendy teas, shakes, powders, herbs, juices, or supplements that claim to remove all the toxins from your bloodstream in a “miraculously” short amount of time.  Although it’s been co-opted as a marketing tactic by the diet industry, as a nutrition

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benefits of gardening

Gardening as Therapy: Cultivating Wellness and Connection to Nature

The health benefits of gardening go far beyond the delicious food, herbs, and flowers you harvest throughout the season. (Though there are few things as rewarding as biting into the food you grew yourself!)  That primal sensation of growing plants, touching the earth, basking in the sunshine, and nurturing seeds rejuvenates both your mental and

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