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Hello fans of evolve wellness!
As promised, we have a full line up of fun for you this week, to help you kick your health into high gear this holiday season. Join us!
A reminder that in place of our usual yoga classes this evening we have a special guest, Paula Steenrod, MPH. She’s offering the health education talk called Know Your Numbers and a Q&A time after. Program is from 6-7 tonight with a suggested donation of $5 and nonperishable food item(s). Q&A from 7-7:30pm will give you the opportunity to get specific advice to improve your health and get motivated with simple changes that can impact your health positively. Feel free to bring family members or friends who have known medical diagnoses or symptoms/suspicions. The more knowledge we spread about living well, the better! RSVP by email or text please.
Also, we have the following extra classes this week, RSVP fast as we’re nearly full for some of these!
Tuesday Core Training, 5:45-6:40pm, $10 – several spots available
Tuesday Restorative Yoga, 6:50-8pm, $12 – only TWO spots remain!
Wednesday and Friday EARLY BIRD fitness class: 6:15-7:15am Paula’s Mind Body Bands – functional fitness/circuit style, $10 each – sign up now!
Wednesday TRX Suspension Training, 5:30-6:25, $15 – SOLD OUT
Wednesday Yoga Asana, 6:30-7:30pm – $10 – only a few spots open
Our holiday OPEN HOUSE is Thursday 5-7pm, refreshments, door prizes, conversation….join us and bring friends and family. Help us celebrate our first year in the studio, and all the success you’ve enjoyed this year.
See you Soon!!!
Cheri and Paula
A great student of mine had some exciting thoughts and reflections after a recent session. She has a bit of a reputation for not really liking Yoga – slowing down is difficult for many of us! I think she may be hooked after this experience together. She found new sensations and alignment in her body and was able to choose a deeply focused flow for her personal practice during our last session. Well done, friend!
“When I came into the studio for today’s session I felt anxious and almost like ‘what’s today’s lesson going to be like? Will it be awkward or will it flow? Will I be able to focus?’ I have not eaten much, haven’t really had an appetite due to my state of mind and the circumstances in my life right now.
As we worked, you found me where I was at, Cheri, and I actually learned a lot from today’s lesson. I felt things in my body I haven’t felt before. I had a more direct focus with how my right leg tracks and moves. Even downward facing dog felt amazing today. As I did that pose I thought, ‘Wow, this is yoga. This feels good!’ I’ve done this pose many times and today it was so different with more of a weight shift into my legs and it felt lighter, I felt more open. That was amazing and it made me realize what it’s supposed to feel like. I feel grounded and my head is free.
In savasana, you put a rolled towel under my neck and it felt great. Then you gently covered my eyes with a cloth and I felt like I could really rest. Almost go to sleep! Sometimes I feel distracted in savasana.
I would hear your breathing, Cheri, and it brought me back to my breathing and my body. All the other stuff can wait, it will happen in its own time and I can choose to focus on my breath.
I feel my appetite now again and I feel like this was a good way to start my day. Emotionally, I feel more ready to face the challenges in front of me – I have more clear direction.”
Thanks for sharing your feedback. I am glad in one focused hour we could help you experience your body, clear your thoughts and send you into your day with a readiness and appetite for taking care of yourself amidst challenges.
Namaste.
Cheri
Congratulations to Mary Halvorsen for a job well done as we’ve been training together since August this year. I am proud of your steady action toward better health and your numbers prove it! She’s down 15 lbs, moving more and feeling better, and her doctor’s happy with her. She came ready and armed to her last doctor visit with her food journal, exercise notes, and a list of questions we had prepared. She is looking to make enough positive change that she does not receive diagnosis nor need treatment for diabetes. Keep on truckin’ Mary – you can do this! You’re already proving that you’re capable.
So…down 15lbs, her a1c came down from 8.9 to 7.5 and her pants fit better. Looking good!
See Mary’s thoughts below through her training process…
1. What have I learned from training together?
I’ve learned so much! I’ve learned it takes dedication, commitment, and hard work to become a more healthier me. Cheri’s knowledge and insight into how to do this makes sense. She explains the use of journaling in both diet and excerise. I like how we discuss the what, why, and how important it is to, (in a nutshell) move more! I feel fortunate to be able to train with Cheri
2. How has my daily life changed?
For starters, I now carry around my journal and blood test meter to note my finger pricks, what I eat, and to log my exercise. It’s a part of me now. I’m on my second book! I feel my life has changed by being more aware/present of what, why, and when I eat. For example: Am I hungry when I snack? Do I really need to eat that? I consider myself a food grazer. A little bit here, then a couple hours later a little snack again. Also, I’m working on this, but to not make excuses for not moving more! I’m changing my habits for the better, and I feel so good.
3. How do I feel now, both physically and mentally?
Better, it’s getting better all the time. (hmm.. I think this is a song title, Beatles comes to my mind) I give myself pep talks alot, you can do it or you really don’t need that, you’ll feel better in the long run. And you know what, I truly do! I’m not saying this is easy, but the results: lowering my A1C (blood test) and shedding some pounds, I feel I’m following the path to better health and wellness
4. Challenges, obstacles I’ve overcome ~ what and how?
I knew that going into the training sessions with Cheri would be a challenge in itself. I consider myself to eat fairly healthy, love to cook and bake too. To re-think why I eat, what or when I eat is a learning process for me. I’ve cleaned out my cupboards and fridge, getting rid of any temptations. But you know, these temptations are around, all the time. Hence, the pep talks. I would say that excersise is also a challenge, it’s easy to make excuses as to why not to. Sometimes I feel a bit selfish to be taking the time to do so. More pep talks! I recently had my 3 month check-up with my Dr. He was happy to report my blood tests, my A1C went down, as did my weight. I still have a long way to go, but feel I’m on the right path.
Thanks Mary – Cheers to you and thanks to Dave for supporting you through the process.
See you soon!
Cheri
Congratulations to Sara Ausman for her first time marathon on Sunday, October 2. I scoped out the course around mile 6 and felt so disappointed that I couldn’t spot her in the crowds. Jason and I drove across town to plant ourselves along the trail near Lake Street, somewhere after mile 17. We waited. I knew she was coming. The runners had broken free from the packs and pacers enough now that it was easier to scan for her. Patience. Then suddenly in a stunning blue top (and matching visor, of course) I saw her blonde hair and focused gaze. I think she’d have totally missed me – she was in the zone! I gladly came up alongside her and joined her until the 18 mile mark. She looked strong, determined, and in good spirits. She had her ipod along, and as I expected hadn’t even started using it yet. “I’m waiting til about mile 20,” she calmly stated. I am SO proud of your first marathon finish and can’t wait to see you Tuesday for your lesson!
Well done, Sara!
Twin Cities Marathon FINISHER!!!
Tomorrow we celebrate Mary’s success…stay tuned!
Cheri
