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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 Wenger
Jul 10, 20234 min read


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 Wenger
Dec 22, 20224 min read


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 Wenger
Sep 1, 20224 min read


what is bilateral stimulation?
In 1987, Dr. Francine Shapiro went for a walk. As she walked, she noticed that her eyes were moving from side to side, and that some...
Laura Wenger
Aug 28, 20222 min read


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 Wenger
Jul 25, 20223 min read


things not to apologize for
to your movement/wellness professional (yoga teacher, personal trainer, coach, etc.) I wrote this post the other day after a few sessions...
Laura Wenger
Apr 13, 20223 min read


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 Wenger
Feb 11, 20223 min read


what is hypervigilance?
and how can we work with it in the body? Have you ever found yourself feeling really jumpy, or on edge– for days, or weeks at a time? For...
Laura Wenger
Feb 11, 20223 min read


your hackable brain: why knowing yourself is more important than ever
The other day I was listening to a podcast. The “commercial break” was 30 seconds of “the sounds of nature.” As I listened to the sounds...
Laura Wenger
Dec 15, 20213 min read


charisma vs trust
A few weeks ago, I was on my way to get a massage and reflecting on the fifteen years I have had with my massage therapist (if you’re in...
Laura Wenger
Oct 28, 20213 min read


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 Wenger
Oct 1, 20213 min read


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 Wenger
Jul 1, 20213 min read


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 Wenger
Jun 30, 20212 min read


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 Wenger
Jun 1, 20213 min read


laziness is normal
One of the things that I hear from folks quite often is that they find it hard to get motivated to exercise. “I know I should, but it’s...
Laura Wenger
Apr 1, 20214 min read


the frustration is a good thing
So, you’ve decided you want to make a change. Maybe you’re working on recognizing and changing a bias you carry. Or you’re trying to use...
Laura Wenger
Mar 1, 20213 min read


changing patterns takes time
Our bodies and brains love to work in patterns-- it's a simple way to minimize brainpower and eliminate excess calorie expenditure. Many...
Laura Wenger
Feb 26, 20213 min read


what is heart rate variability?
and how can we use it to "read" what our body is saying? Like many of you, I have a morning ritual. I wake up, feed the dogs, make my...
Laura Wenger
Jan 1, 20213 min read


balancing the allostatic load
One of the things that brings me joy, that makes me feel alive, powerful, and free, is physical training. I love to sweat, to move, to...
Laura Wenger
Dec 23, 20203 min read


real safety is anti-fragility
as practitioners, we can empower folks to experience their own strength (rather than fear their fragility) If you've taken a yoga class...
Laura Wenger
Oct 6, 20203 min read
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