Now that my two daughters are in elementary school, weekdays have become more hectic. Mornings are a whirlwind – wrestling everyone out of bed, searching for missing socks and library books, then rushing out to meet the bus – and afternoons are jam-packed with homework and extracurricular activities. When my kids had an extra day […]
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Kaleigh’s Story: Loving Yourself Beyond the Stigma of Mental Illness
The idea of loving myself was completely foreign until I realized I had no other option. My depression was so bad I could barely pull myself from my wooden bedroom floor. Nothing mattered, every conversation and every day melted together. I was unfulfilled with my work as a waitress – working doubles barely getting by, […]
It Goes Without Saying: Letting Our Hearts Be Our Voice
It has taken me the better part of 37 years for me to come to the realization that I am by nature, an introvert. Surprising, considering that I’ve been performing as long as I can remember and have always leaned toward the “never-met-a-stranger” side of the personality spectrum. But in many cases, when it comes […]
Amber’s Story: Inspiring Kids and Millennials Through Movement and Mindfulness
To those who know Amber, her positive energy radiates almost as bright as her smile. But it is her dedicated and determined spirit that radiates the most,leaving both a lasting and inspiring impact on those who have the good fortune to meet and work with her! Tell me, what inspired you to pursue a career […]
Sarah’s Story: A Journey of Creating a Happy, Healthy, and Human Life
“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” – Anonymous Sarah Addeo is a force. Whether she’s leading her signature Cardio Kick class or fine-tuning her playlist, there is purpose and intention with her every move. But behind the Owner of AddeoFit is a gentle […]
Discovering My “Why”: When Words Fail, Physicality Prevails
“Sweat is magic. Cover yourself in it daily to grant wishes.” I walked into the studio this morning with a pit in my stomach. My 3-year-old was up 3 times last night, which left me irritated. 20 minutes after I finally fell asleep on the hardwood floor next to him, the alarm went off. […]
How Community Creates a Foundation for Healthy and Happy Living
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”- Ryunosuke Satoro The world of practicing yoga, philosophizing over yoga and studying the origins of yoga has been second nature in my life. But teaching physical yoga postures, leading discussions over the history of yoga and why we practice has been a huge transition. One […]