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11/10/2023

Green Tara represents compassion in action 💚

What stories, symbols or parables teach about compassion in your culture or spiritual tradition?

31/08/2023

We're excited to announce that we are expanding our services and offerings as we continue to create equitable opportunities to learn, heal, & transform!

Day 1's know that what started as a personal page has evolved into space for sharing holistic practices that help to harmonize the mind, body & spirit. Moving forward, my partner Maky and I (Nero) will be managing the BOWH account together.

Our page will focus on the relationship between holistic health and education. As we reconstruct the page, we plan on archiving posts and sharing a wealth of fresh new content.

Feel free to follow and connect with me on my personal page .

Thanks for all of your continued support 🙏🏿✨

-Nero

13/06/2023

This online workshop is designed to help broaden your perspective on what it means to be a human navigating the modern world.

A basic understanding of human anatomy is encouraged but not necessary 🧠

Come prepared to explore, move, and breathe mindfully with the body - your most intimate instrument 🎶

12/06/2023

Learn about animals and their environment through mindful movement and creative exploration 🌀

This workshop is designed for toddlers, ages 3-5. Reserve your children’s spot through the sign-up link in bio.

22/05/2023

Did you know that every BoW Collection purchase helps to support free access to holistic wellness sessions which include Yoga, meditation, fitness, nutrition, Ayurveda, and more?

Check out the Season One Collection in the bio link 🔥

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20/04/2023

Qigong is a longstanding energy cultivation practice that originated in China. This 6-week course is designed to guide toddlers in the exploration of their movements, breath and environment while practicing animal-centered mindfulness techniques.

There are only 4 spots left! If you or someone you know is interested, you can find the sign up form in the bio link.

30/03/2023

Most of these habit myths are rooted in the deeper misunderstanding that what works for some is ideal for most. Holistic habit building (and breaking) is going to look different for each person.

Can you think of any other myths about habits? Add them in the comments!

For more on holistic habit building, follow .livefierce and .

27/02/2023

Can you think of any other unsung heroes? Check out vol. 1 and comment below 🎶

08/06/2022

Learn to Jump:
1. Gather
3. Extend
4. Land softly

Remember to protect the joints with a proper warm up and cool down.

You can learn more by booking an intro session through the bio link 🎨

29/05/2022

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗿𝘁.” - 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖. 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁

𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 - 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮). 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆’𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀 🎨

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲:
-𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 & 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱)
-𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀, & 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀)
-𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗼𝘅 (𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗵, & 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆𝘀)

🧘🏾‍♂️ 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄/ 𝗨𝘀, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲
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29/05/2022

Join me and for a free offering today on IG live @ 12pm EST 🎨

“The body is the best work of art.” - Jess C. Scott

Mindful Anatomy is an exploration of the inner workings of our most intimate instruments - the human body.

This offering will engage your senses through gentle Yoga and guided breathing techniques (Pranayama). Bringing awareness to how the body’s systems work together can empower you as a creative collaborator on life’s canvas 🎨

The systems we will be exploring are:
-Regulation (brain & spinal cord)
-Breathing (heart, blood vessels, & lungs)
-Detox (liver, lymph, & kidneys)

06/04/2022

31/03/2022

“We all have mind. And a quality of mind is to know it’s cognizant awareness” - Sogyal Rinpoche

Did you know that you can blend mindful anatomy into your guided sessions?

Book through the bio link to learn more 🎨

27/03/2022

Pro tip for this neck & shoulder opener: instead of pulling the head downwards, try simply resting the hand on the side of the head. You already have heat and gravity on your side 🎨

What’s your favorite shower stretch?

27/03/2022

What’s your favorite shower stretch?

27/03/2022

Have you tried stretching in the shower? Raising the body temperature softens the muscles & tendons to soften, allowing their fibers to be more elastic. This is why it can be beneficial to do a light warm up before moving into a stretching routine. A warm shower can also help to calm the mind, which can then further assist the muscles to relax.

Pro tip for not getting water up your nose during this stretch: instead of tucking the chin at the bottom of the bend, relax the jaw and direct the gaze towards the floor 🎨

What’s your favorite shower stretch?

24/03/2022

Sprint Exercise ☝🏿

19/03/2022

Did you know that Yoga can prepare the joints for weight training?

On the flip side, I’ve noticed that weight training helps to develop some of the strength postures in my Yoga practice.

Did you also know that I offer both in-person and virtual weight room orientation?

You can curate your guided session through the bio link or at bodyofworkholistic.as.me. Be sure to ask about sliding scale pricing 🎨

15/03/2022

Need a reset?

Curate your guided session through the bio link or at bodyofworkholistic.as.me

Ask about sliding scale pricing 🎨

28/02/2022

“Don’t look down. It’s an impossible view.” - Yasin Bey

07/01/2022

Mindfulness can look like witnessing your inner light and shadow dance with each other.

Sometimes that awareness can feel like a harmonious duet. In other moments, it could feel like an all out tug-of-war.

Recognizing both sides as they play can bring you a holistic picture of your experience.
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05/01/2022

“Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” -Nietzche
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04/01/2022

Your revolution will not be televised 🎨
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02/01/2022

You’ve been learning, planning, and creating. You’re surviving and maybe even thriving despite a pandemic, political division, & personal challenges. Celebrate your breakthroughs. Celebrate your creative drive. Celebrate what’s next.
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22/12/2021

Looking to gift yourself or a loved one with something that can enrich their physical, mental, and emotional wellness?

In addition to booking live virtual sessions, you now have the option to curate your own program. Here’s how it works:

1. You select a blend of Yoga, exercise, creative writing, and learning that aligns with your goals & intentions.
2. I craft a plan for you which can include exercises videos, reflection prompts, and resources for deepening your mind-body awareness.
3. You complete them at your own pace on your own time and can request regular check-ins for accountability.

To create a planned session pack, select ‘Intro Wellness Session’ in the link and use the code ALAFIA for a discount. During that brief session we’ll discuss how we can make the most out of your plan.

https://Bodyofworkholistic.as.me/
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20/12/2021

Every moment is an opportunity to let go of, or “die to” patterns that no longer add value to your goals.

Your intentions may change as you continue to explore your creative edge.

Looking for creative ways to align with your intentions or not sure how to start? Try booking an intro session for $12 using the discount code ALAFIA at bodyofworkholistic.com 🎨
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17/12/2021

The mind-body connection thrives on adapting to change.

Do you typically practice stillness? Try mobility. Is mobility your go-to? Try practicing stillness.

You can curate a personalized wellness session here for
$20-$30 using the discount code ALAFIA: https://Bodyofworkholistic.as.me/
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03/12/2021

On the road again 🎶 art can reveal itself through an upside down perspective, the wing of an insect, or the collective murals of past expressions. What will you create today?
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Speaking of YouTube, you can subscribe to Body of Work’s channel here (check out the photobiomodulation video): https://youtu.be/Pxk8NeLEMXE
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25/11/2021

Gratitudes:
1. The deep connectedness we all share
2. Art & creative expression
3. Practices that help us to heal as a collective

Dr. Gail Parker is the author of ‘Restorative Yoga for Race-Based Stress & Trauma.’ This is an excerpt from a talk with .

You can find the full video here: https://youtu.be/404F8K0F_W0

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24/11/2021

Understanding your relationship with natural world may help to enrich your creative scope. Do you see the creative process as linear? Cyclical? Sporadic? Comment what you think below 🎨
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23/11/2021

When was the last time you were inspired? 🎨
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19/11/2021

During November 22-27, you can book personalized wellness sessions for 60% off. Themed classes are also now available for kids.

Curate a session unique to you & your fellow collaborators at bodyofworkholistic.com 🎨

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15/11/2021

Every moment is an opportunity to embrace the nourishing gifts that are readily available to the mind, body, and spirit.

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15/11/2021

Rhythmogenesis describes how the body harmonizes rhythm. Embedded in your spine are clusters of neural circuits that know how to stimulate walking, breathing, and swallowing without much help from the thinking brain.

This idea can be applied to matters of the heart. When this energy center is flowing freely, it orchestrates a symphony of generosity, lightness, & compassion. It feels effortless to make connections and love unconditionally.

Practicing inversions like these can help to reset our energetic rhythm through stimulating the Anahata chakra. Try playing with different stances and see how it feels to allow yourself to dance with the day 👣

*If you experience high blood pressure regularly, you can modify this posture by sitting down with legs extended while folding forward to rest the palms on the shins. Whichever style you choose, remember to practice kindness by slowlyyy coming out of the fold.
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13/10/2021

Lower blood pressure ✔️
Stress less ✔️
Prevent injury ✔️
Manage pain ✔️
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Remember stuff ✔️
Feel in tune ✔️

06/10/2021

In the heart space you can find the Anahata chakra, a major energy center that’s associated with the sensations of love. When this channel is allowing energy to flow freely, you may notice an ease in your movements & a lightness in the chest.

This center is also associated with the sensations that come with fear - when the heart chakra is blocked or out of alignment. It can show up as chest tightness & feeling detached.

Practicing Mudita (sympathetic joy) can help keep the heart chakra open to the gifts & insights waiting for you in the present moment. Heart opening movements like the ones in this clip can also help to help the mind body & spirit tune into the love frequency 🎶