is meditation the missing piece in your fitness journey?

Is Meditation the Missing Piece in Your Fitness Journey?

When most people hear the word meditation, they picture someone sitting cross-legged in a quiet room, eyes closed, trying to “empty” their mind. It sounds boring, uncomfortable, or even impossible — especially for those of us who thrive on movement, energy, and connection.

But what if I told you meditation isn’t actually about emptying your mind at all? What if, instead, it’s about training your mind and body to create the future you want — in the same way you train your muscles in the studio?

That’s exactly what I’ve been exploring through the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza. His approach to meditation goes far beyond stillness or stress relief. It’s about becoming the creator of your life. You don’t just sit there waiting for something to happen — you set an intention and give your body and brain a new blueprint to follow.

Why is meditation so hard for so many of us?

We live in a world that constantly pulls us outward: workouts, work schedules, social feeds, family demands. We’re always doing, but rarely being. Even in fitness, we can get caught in that endless loop — pushing harder, adding more classes, trying to outdo ourselves.

The problem? You can’t truly build strength or find balance if your mind is running the same old stories. That’s where meditation comes in as the missing piece.

Meditation as mental strength training

Think of meditation as mental strength training — the same way you strengthen your glutes or core. In Dr. Joe’s approach, you’re not just relaxing; you’re rehearsing a new future. You’re teaching your nervous system to feel elevated emotions like gratitude, love, joy — before the physical evidence shows up.

When you practice this consistently, you start to move differently, teach differently, and live differently. You become less reactive, more creative, and more aligned with your goals — in and out of the studio.

When you change your energy, you change your life.” – Dr. Joe Dispenza

Where to start (even if you’re skeptical)

You don’t need hours on a cushion or a silent retreat. You can start small:

  •     Set an intention before your workout or your day. Ask yourself: How do I want to feel today? Who do I want to be when I leave this room?
  •    Take five minutes to breathe deeply and visualize yourself already living that intention. Perhaps you invite this in at the end of your yoga practice in Savasana.
  •     Notice your patterns — are you telling yourself you’re too busy, too old, not good enough? What if that story is exactly what’s holding you back?

These small moments build up. Just like lifting weights or practicing your yoga poses, each repetition rewires you.

 

Ready to explore this with me?

I’ll be sharing more about integrating these practices into my own life and into classes in the future. Please note I am not a Neuroscience Change Solutions provider and can only offer support on these practices. For now, I invite you to start playing with this idea. If you’re curious to go deeper, you can explore Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work here https://drjoedispenza.com/

Introducing Kundalini Yoga

Introducing Kundalini Yoga

What is Kundalini Yoga?

“The primary objective of Kundalini is to awaken the full potential of human awareness in each individual; that is, recognize our awareness, refine that awareness, and expand that awareness to our unlimited Self. Clear any inner duality, create the power to deeply listen, cultivate inner stillness, and prosper and deliver excellence in all that we do.” – Kundalini Research Institute

Yoga itself has dozens of variations in philosophy and style. Some are structured as a physical workout while others put a strong emphasis on meditation. Kundalini is a little of both – an uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices that incorporates movement, dynamic breath, meditation, and chanting of mantras. Its aim is to awaken higher consciousness in its practitioner by activating energy centers throughout the body.

In Sanskrit, the word “Kundalini” means “coiled snake.” Early Eastern religions believed that everyone possesses a divine energy at the base of the spine. It’s something we’re born with, but we each must strive to uncoil it. Through Kundalini, we turn potential energy into kinetic energy, awakening our Higher Self.

3 Practical Reasons to Try Kundalini Yoga:

Often referred to as the “yoga of awareness,” Kundalini focuses on the expansion of your sensory awareness. It is one of the most powerful and complete yoga practices you’ll encounter, as it creates an aligned relationship between the body, mind, and soul.

Building Awareness Will Expand Your Life: Kundalini yoga is designed to strengthen your intuition and willpower. As you unravel the energy within you, you’ll gain awareness and an improved presence in the world, resulting in new opportunities and experiences.

Discover the Magic Outside of Your Comfort Zone: Kundalini combines so many elements, from stretching to breath work to sound meditations. The spontaneous nature of each class will keep you light on your feet and ready for anything.

Find Your Voice and Share with the World: Kundalini yoga helps us find our voice and discover the courage to use it kindly and effectively.

Don’t worry if you’ve never heard of, or practiced, this form of yoga before. As always, Kundalini asks that you honor yourself, move at your own pace, and listen to your body’s needs – asking for adjustments and modifications when necessary.