Where we help women redefine their relationship with body image, self-care, exercise and nourishment.
I’m not exaggerating when I say walking changed my life. Just over a year ago I was sitting with my friend on my front porch, confessing that I was in a rut. I was feeling unmotivated, flat, like I was going through the motions….for lack of a better word, I felt “blah.” She understood the
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
Do you dread your wellness routine? Doing your workout. Prepping healthy meals. Getting out for a walk. I get it, it can feel like a lot. But what if I told you it could be more fun? To get there, we have to remember that as children, playfulness was a natural, intuitive part of life.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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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