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“We began as a mineral. We emerged into plant life and into animal state, and then into being human, and always we have forgotten our former states, except in early spring when we slightly recall being green again."
Rumi
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As we find ourselves fleeing from winter's icy grip to be embraced by the glorious revival of spring, our bodies mimic the facets of nature we are surrounded by, and most importantly and often overlooked, are a part of.
How do you consciously navigate this transition from your winter to spring body?
Coaxing the answers to reveal themselves will be the focus of these letters over the next moon cycle.
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After a rare winter storm left Portland blanketed with snow and ice earlier this month, I feel compelled to share this article by one of my fav movement muses, the brilliant biomechanist Katy Bowman.
Don't let less than ideal conditions keep you stuck inside. It's important for us to receive exposure to environmental signaling throughout the entire cycle of the year. Maintain your sense of humanness by moving on your winter landscape, good form and all.
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away...I tend to think not, when apples are basically nature's candy in the form of a high sugar fruit (hello insulin spike!) But 84 grams of mushrooms a day keeps the doctor away...well, I can definitely get on board with that statement! To support immunity and detox pathways, which can always use extra love during this seasonal transition, consider adding half a cup of mushrooms into your diet. Don't just take my word for it - hear out Adam Haritan of Learn Your Land, explain the science-driven insights into why ingesting mushrooms can be so beneficial for your health.
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May you take the time to shed your winter skin well.
Luminous love,
Jessica
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The month ahead builds a bridge between the winter and spring seasons. As we prepare to shed our winter skin and tenderly cross into this threshold of rebirth, we are granted a point of origin to grow from as the year unfolds. This liminal space between winter's death and spring's birth offers up opportunities to derive initiation, seed creative endeavors, and support detox pathways as our bodies prepare to begin anew.
This month's holistic movement practice will gently soften your hardened winter bodies to reveal a vibrant spring spirit within. Think of it as a little spring cleaning for your body, mind, and spirit.
& because my own origin story began in the month of March, I'm gifting everyone 20% off a March Monthly Membership.
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Save the date: MARCH Social Dis-DANCE-ing
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Friday March 26th 4pm - 4:30pm PT // pay what you can
This 30 minute cardio movement class combines your own dance moves with guided functional fitness bodyweight exercises. The playlist changes every month, complete with all the best dance jams - you'll be having so much fun you won't even realize you're working out. Turn up the volume and let’s groove, sweat, and smile together. Open to all levels, leave your inhibitions behind and bring your best dance moves.
I'll see you on the virtual dance floor!
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Tantalize your senses...
with limited edition Luminous Elixirs Lover's blends.
Lover's Essence is a spicy + sweet rollerball blend, designed for kindling warmth and aligning yourself with the spirit of love.
Lover's Whip is a warming + spicy sweet body butter that will nourish your skin and your heart.
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