Fitness tips and Bible-based encouragement for moms needing peace and simplicity
So now that you are a little more familiar with BodyFlow in general, here’s my (rather lengthy) personal BodyFlow story… During the 08-09 school year, we lived here in North Carolina for my husband’s fellowship. I had taken a leave of absence from teaching 5th grade, and just worked part time jobs at a church … Continue reading My Background in BodyFlow
If you read the previous two posts, “Can Christians Practice Yoga?” Part 1 and Part 2, you know I’m a big fan of yoga. However, my experience with it does not typically take place in your traditional yoga classes. Sure, I’ve taken a couple hot yoga classes when they worked into my schedule (which is … Continue reading What is BodyFlow?
Part 1 of “Can Christians Practice Yoga?” concluded with “Namaste,” a word commonly used at the end of a yoga class. I know many people (myself included) have felt uncomfortable repeating that word, unsure of its meaning. Most simply translated, it means “bow me you.” But that just sounds funny. Basically, it’s saying I bow … Continue reading Can Christians Practice Yoga? Part 2
Did you even know the question - can Christians practice yoga? - was such a controversial topic? When our first FINS group was planning a trip to a yoga class, I was surprised when one mom refused to let her daughter participate because it was against their beliefs. [Before we go any farther, let me … Continue reading Can Christians Practice Yoga?
As we bring this series to a conclusion, our final Rainbow Fitness Flower petal is a healthy home environment, which actually refers to several different areas. First of all, consider if your home is safe. I know that sounds sort of ridiculous. Most humans have a reasonable amount of common sense and know how to … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Healthy Home Environment
Sparklers. Smoke bombs. Snap-its (I don't know what they're really called… The little white tadpole-looking objects that make a snapping noise when you whip them at the sidewalk… Anyone have an official name of those?) The fun before the real fireworks was always more entertaining to me as a kid. By the time it was … Continue reading Happy 4th of July and Giveaway Winner!
This may seem a little contradictory, but another layer of overall fitness involves one’s ability to rest. Sometimes just being still in silence is harder than actually exercising. While this topic is often intertwined with the practice of yoga, today I just want to focus on rest and meditation, as acts, in and of themselves. … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Rest and Meditation
We interrupt this regularly scheduled post regarding the Rainbow Fitness Flower to bring you - - - the benefits of blueberries! Today was our family's annual blueberry picking day. Three hours and three gallons later, we have officially picked our year's supply of blueberries! {Happy dance!} Amid 75 degree temps and mostly overcast skies, we practically … Continue reading Benefits of Blueberries + My Favorite Muffin Recipe
So, what do you like to do for fun? Sounds kind of like an awkward interview question, at best, (poor pickup line, at least). But do you even remember the last time you did something just for fun? Our seemingly never-ending list of things we have to do often consumes our time. Business meetings. Grocery … Continue reading Rainbow Fitness Flower: Leisure
After sharing about the importance of quantity and timing of sleep, several people were searching for ways to find that sweet slumber. So I thought - "I'm a blogger now. I should host a giveaway. That's what bloggers do, right?" But first a few tips to consider: 1. Make sure the temperature is comfortable (Nothing … Continue reading GIVEAWAY! Sweet Dreams Sleepy Time Pack
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