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Melissa Moves Well

But Why, Though?

In Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 4, 2022  •  
Hello Wellness Warriors! Welcome to 2022! If you have been around for a bit, it’s good to have you back. If you are new to my little corner of the internet, bienvenidos! Either way, I am glad you are here. It’s a new year and...
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Links and Loves 14

In Dimensions of Wellness  •  by Melissa, December 14, 2021  •  
Hi Warriors! I hope you are well and that the holiday season is bringing all the joy! I’ve got another round up of things that have caught my eye over the last few months. And, in the vein of love, I’d like to post a...
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Modifying Tree Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, December 7, 2021  •  
Hello Warriors. I got back to teaching in person this past semester and I remembered how happy I am when I am showing someone new to yoga how to make it work for them. And it’s the holiday season, so I thought, why not modify...
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5 Tips for Perfect Lunges

In Strength Training  •  by Melissa, November 30, 2021  •  
Hello Warriors! It has been a bit since I have done a Top 5 Tips for strength training. Honestly, between all three of us needing to prep for school, and in person school at that, and dealing with mental health issues the late summer and...
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Sweet Potato Strata

In Nutrition and Eats, Recipes  •  by Melissa, November 23, 2021  •  
It is Thanksgiving week here in the US and arguments abound over all of the side dishes and how they are best. Canned cranberry sauce or homemade? Then the whole chunky or smooth debate. Stuffing versus dressing. Well, Warrior, I love sweet potatoes and as...
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Why Movement is Important During the Holidays + Easy Ideas

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 16, 2021  •  
Well Warriors, the holiday travel season is upon us. And I know that after last year, many of us are looking forward to seeing family and friends. Whether you are driving or flying, whether you are taking a long weekend or an extended stay, it...
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Intuitive Exercise Part 10: Honor Your Long Term Health

In Body Positivity, Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, November 9, 2021  •  
Well Warriors, we have reached the end of my Intuitive Exercise Series. Part 10. If you are just tuning in, I’ve been using the ten Intuitive Eating Principles as a framework to show how Exercise Culture places value on the calorie and a certain aesthetic....
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Tips for a Mindful Workout If You Hate Yoga

In General Fitness  •  by Melissa, November 2, 2021  •  
Hey Warriors! I hope you are well. Mindfulness and its interplay with exercise and physical activity have been a hot topic for a bit now. But a lot of the chatter revolves around the mind-body benefits of particular types of exercise. Specifically yoga. What if...
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Beginner Friendly Standing Balance Yoga Sequence

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, October 26, 2021  •  
Hi Wellness Warriors! One of the most often cited reasons people give for not trying yoga is balance. A lot of my clients and students feel that they can’t, or shouldn’t, attempt yoga because their balance skills aren’t where they would like them to be....
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Intuitive Exercise Part 9: Fuel Your Body

In General Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, October 19, 2021  •  
Hi Wellness Warriors! I’ve got the ninth installment of my Intuitive Exercise Series for you. If you are just tuning in, I’ve been using the ten Intuitive Eating Principles as a framework to show how Exercise Culture can sidetrack us just as easily as Diet...
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