Think long and hard about your agreements – when you say “yes” and “no” in your day to day life. What feels like alignment with your values, highest excitement and delight? And what feels like a chore, duty, obligation or responsibility? Feel into the difference between that which is a “f*ck yes”, how it lands …
On being naked: how vulnerability can lead to deep connection
How taking risks and allowing yourself to be naked can lead to connection Some of us have a recurring dream where we show up naked in public places. People point and stare. They whisper and jeer. We feel ashamed, exposed and completely unprotected. Most of us consider this to be a nightmare. But why are …
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Wilder You :: Becky May
Becky May, physical therapist and sound meditation practitioner Describe yourself and what you doI am a Physical Therapist by trade and am passionate to facilitate movement using Pilates to help Clients experience self-healing and ultimately thrive in their dynamic and vibrant lifestyles. I find value in continuing education and taking the time to expand my …
Weathering storms:: why turning inward is critical now
"We can weather anything if we stay calm in the eye of the storm." ~ Lolly Daskal Be still. So still you can hear your own heartbeat. That sound. The pulsing of humanity. The world is loud right now. It's the sound of 8 billion souls focused on one singular experience. We are immersed in …
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Look Up: How connection can be the greatest gift
I have always loved Thanksgiving -- it’s my favorite holiday. I usually take advantage of being Canadian (where the harvest happens earlier) and celebrate it twice: two times the turkey, communal feasting, and best of all, the gratitude. Lately however, I’ve been paying attention to how disconnected we all are. The holiday music started getting …
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Wilder You :: Lizzie Pereira
Describe yourself and what you do I’m a yoga teacher/studio manager at One Life Yoga (where we're co-hosting a June 15 WANDER!), holistic chef, and health writer located in Los Angeles, CA. What are you passionate about and what inspires you? My philosophy is rooted in Wholistic Nourishment, meaning that it is my deepest passion to …
Power
That word is a loaded one. "Power" implies control. Precision. Accuracy. And assertion. It's a word that we associate with aggression and force, and also with success, drive and confidence. We grow up in this world striving to attain this illusive emotion and harness it... thinking it will steer the ship through troubled waters. Or …
Wilder You :: Maryguenn Vellinga-Hinz
Describe yourself: I am a boxer, coach and owner of RISE Boxing, a mother, outdoor adventurer, and artist. I am full of energy, always on the go, always pushing, and loving every minute of it. What are you passionate about? I am passionate about breaking through perceived limitations. I have always been drawn to the …
Men, we have your backs
It’s hard to be a good man these days. Before anyone gets angry or defensive, hear me out. The world right now is poised to see men fail. Wherever we look, it seems we have examples of violence, anger, hatred, destruction and pain inflicted by a minority of men towards women. There’s a lot of …
Wilder You :: Kelle Cobble
Describe yourself: I am a certified health and wellness coach, and a Strategic Intervention and Life Coach, a mom, wife, yoga instructor, foodie, and sun seeker (to name a few). I’m always up for an adventure, just as comfortable at the beach as in the mountains, and I believe there’s no end to the progression …