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training a healthy ego for individuation
Show of hands: how many of us think of the ego as a "bad thing"-- something we should be trying to get rid of? 🙋🏼‍♀️ It's not uncommon...

Laura Beth Wenger
Jul 10, 20234 min read
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will movement cure your anxiety?
If you’re someone who works with anxiety, you already know how overwhelming it can be. This is especially true for folks with a history...

Laura Beth Wenger
Dec 22, 20224 min read
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perception is embodied (but what does that mean?)
Of course, we all know that each of us sees things a little differently. For example, if you’re lactose intolerant (or a vegan), dairy...

Laura Beth Wenger
Sep 1, 20224 min read
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working hard is not the same as suffering
I’m going to say something a little revolutionary here: it’s possible to work hard without feeling absolutely terrible. I think our...

Laura Beth Wenger
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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do isometric contractions freak you out?
here’s what to do. Isometric contractions are a popular (and powerful) choice for mobility & strength work. They’re incredibly useful as...

Laura Beth Wenger
Feb 11, 20223 min read
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mindful anger
What’s your capacity to be embodied, present and engaged with anger? Before we jump into this topic, it might be helpful to reflect for a...

Laura Beth Wenger
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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don't call it a workout
It’s Not Exercise, It’s Not a Workout, It’s Training (here’s why) When I talk about the kind of work that I do, or how I move my body,...

Laura Beth Wenger
Jun 30, 20213 min read
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6 ways that movement helps support mental health
(There are definitely more, but 6 is a nice number to start with!) Endorphins. Movement releases “feel-good” hormones like seratonin,...

Laura Beth Wenger
Jun 29, 20212 min read
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why mindful movement matters
Mindfulness gained popularity in the past few decades as a secular way to experience the benefits of meditation. It’s become so common as...

Laura Beth Wenger
May 31, 20213 min read
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core stability from the inside out
My understanding of core work has changed over the years, but for a long time, I understood it as primarily a need to “strengthen the...

Laura Beth Wenger
Aug 3, 20204 min read
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your nervous system needs your support
Have you ever finished a long day of work sitting at a desk, and felt like you were too tired to move- even though you barely moved your...

Laura Beth Wenger
Jan 31, 20203 min read
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