Hi Beautiful Friends,

This week, I invite you to take a deep sigh and gently remember:

✨ Being okay with where you are is the first step.

Whether you’re moving through trauma, feeling stuck in a dorsal vagal shutdown, or simply navigating the waves of life — it’s enough to start right where you are. There’s wisdom in every state. There’s softness even in survival. And there’s no need to force a leap when a breath is enough.

This is your gentle reminder that however you feel is valid. It is not wrong, broken, or something to fix. It is you, feeling. And that’s beautiful.

This week’s calendar is full of practices designed to support this exact space — to meet you right where you are and offer movement, breath, and awareness as loving companions on your journey forward.

You don’t have to be “ready.” You just have to arrive as you are.

With love, presence, and deep trust in your process,
Rebekah
✨ Body Illumination

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Thank you for being part of this amazing community!

With love and gratitude,

Namaste,
Rebekah 💛

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Hi Beautiful Souls,

Just like tulips pushing through the thawed earth, our bodies remember how to rise — even after long seasons of stillness.

This week in our Weekly Wellness Calendar, we honor the quiet work happening beneath the surface. Muscular amnesia — when parts of the body “forget” how to activate — can be our body’s way of protecting us. But spring calls us to gently reawaken those sleepy muscles, not with force, but with curiosity and breath.

As we move through somatic exercises, pilates flows, and tender stretches, imagine shedding the old skin of winter. Each movement is a signal to your body: “I’m here. I’m listening. Let’s bloom.”

Let this be your rebirth practice — a return to feeling, to strength, to softness, and to your inner light.

💛 Rebekah
Body Illumination

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With love and gratitude,

Namaste,
Rebekah 💛

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Hi Beautiful Souls,

This week, we’re focusing on the powerful connection between our bodies and emotions. Often, we think of them as separate, but our experiences and feelings are stored within our muscles, joints, and tissues. By bringing awareness to this relationship, we can move through tension, stress, and emotional blocks more effectively.

Mini Challenge
Take a few moments each day to notice how you feel in your body. Are you tense anywhere? Do certain movements bring up unexpected emotions? By gently observing these sensations without judgment, you can start releasing tension and nurturing a healthier mind-body relationship.

 

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As you explore each practice, remember to stay curious about any shifts you notice in your emotions, energy, and overall well-being. Embracing this body-emotion connection can help you move through life with more ease and resilience.

Thank you for being part of this amazing community!

With love and gratitude,

Namaste,
Rebekah 💛

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Hi Beautiful Friends,

Have you ever noticed how a simple shift in attitude changes everything? This week, I want to challenge you to flip the script. When resistance comes up—whether it’s tight muscles, frustration, or doubt—pause. Breathe. Soften. What if, instead of pushing through, you met yourself with curiosity and kindness?

Movement teaches us this daily. Our bodies mirror our minds. So, as you step onto the mat, let’s reframe:

✨ Instead of “I can’t,” try “I’m learning” or even “give me a second I will figure it out”

✨ Instead of “I’m stuck,” try “I’m evolving.”

✨ Instead of “I should,” try “I choose.”

✨ Instead of getting angry, LAUGH – we are all still learning.

Your attitude is your most powerful tool. Let’s embody it together. I could use a gentle push myself. ☺️

Drop a ❤️ if you’re in!

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Your Weekly Somatic Workout plan

Namaste,
Rebekah

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🌱 Looking for the Sparks of Change

Life is constantly shifting—just like our bodies, breath, and emotions. Every time we step onto the mat, we have the opportunity to witness transformation in real time. The smallest movement, the subtlest breath, the most delicate shift in awareness—these are the sparks of change.

This week, as we move through our somatic yoga, Pilates, and vagus nerve practices, I invite you to notice these sparks. Noticing is the first step toward transformation. Like nature, we are wired to transmute energy, adapt, and grow. We can release what no longer serves us and cultivate what does.

Let’s send out gratitude for this ability—this miracle—of being able to move, breathe, and evolve. Whether it’s a deep release in your hips, shoulders, or jaw, or a newfound strength in your core and posture, every shift is meaningful. Trust the process, trust yourself, and let’s embrace change together.

Your Weekly Somatic & Yoga Flow

✨ Monday:
Gentle Seated Somatic Vagus Nerve Reset Routine | 10 Minutes
Awaken your nervous system gently and set the tone for the week.

✨ Tuesday:
30-Minute Full Body Somatic Pilates Yoga Workout
Build strength and support your nervous system as you tone and align.

✨ Wednesday:
Somatic Yin Yoga DEEP Full Body Myofascial Release | 45 Minutes
(YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
Surrender and release deep layers of tension stored in the body.

✨ Thursday:
Yin Yoga for Hips & Psoas | Facial Flow to Release Stuck Emotions
Hip opening, emotional release, and fascia flow to unlock stored energy.

✨ Friday:
Somatic Yoga for Sinus Pressure, Facial Pain + Teeth Grinding
(YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
Lighten and release tension in the face, jaw, and sinuses for a full-body reset.

✨ Saturday:
Somatic Pilates Yoga Workout | 25-Minute Flow to Feel Good and Strong
Strength and mobility unite in a feel-good movement session.

✨ Sunday:
Somatic Exercises + Yin Yoga Deep Myofascial Release for Hips, Spine & Glutes
Restore and rejuvenate as we melt into deep release.

✨ Extra Tutorial:
Heal Dorsal Vagal Shutdown | Yoga Nidra + Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Deep nervous system reset for those feeling depleted.

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Final Thought:

This week, let’s honor change. Instead of resisting it, let’s lean in—breathe into it, move with it, and celebrate it.The body is always listening. What message do you want to send?

Sending you gratitude for showing up. May your practice spark transformation, inside and out. 💛

Namaste,
Rebekah

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🌱 Breaking Through: Emerging from Stress into Renewal 🌸

Spring reminds us that growth isn’t always easy. A seed must push through frozen ground, crack open, and stretch toward the light—just as we, too, must sometimes break through layers of tension, stress, and old patterns.

Stress can be addictive. Our bodies get hooked on the rush of cortisol and adrenaline, making stillness feel foreign. But just like nature moves in seasons, so do we. We are meant to soften, to pause, to listen. This week, we invite you to cultivate that inner springtime, melting away stress and making space for renewal, ease, and flow.

🌀 Here’s how we’re moving together this week:

✨ Monday – Somatic Exercises to Relieve Shoulder Tension (8 min)
🌿 Tuesday – Somatic Pilates Yoga Workout | Breathe, Align, Empower (30 min)
💛 Wednesday – Gentle Somatic Yoga for Daily Practice (Members Only)
🌎 Thursday – Somatic Yoga & Yin Yoga for Root Chakra Balancing (50 min)
🔵 Friday – NEW Heal with Vagus Nerve Yoga | Somatic Yin Yoga (10 min, Members Only)
🔥 Saturday – NEW 50-Min Full Body Somatic Pilates + Yoga
❤️ Sunday – Yin Yoga for Emotional Release & Heart Opening (26 min)
🕊️ Extra Tutorial – NEW Yoga Nidra for Vagus Nerve Stimulation & Anxiety Healing (15 min) + NEW: Deep Relaxation for Restorative Sleep

This week, as we flow together, let’s honor the transition from tension to ease, knowing that like the earth, we are always capable of renewal. 🌿

What’s one way you’re inviting more softness into your life this week? Share in the comments—I’d love to hear from you!

Namaste,
Rebekah

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When Pushing Feels Like Pushing a Noodle

Have you ever felt like you’re trying too hard—pushing forward but getting nowhere, like pushing a cooked noodle? That’s your body’s way of telling you it’s time to shift gears. Growth isn’t just about doing more; it’s also about knowing when to pause, replenish, and realign. Rest is not a setback—it’s a strategy. When you allow yourself to receive, reset, and restore, you step into a deeper, more sustainable strength.

This week, I invite you to embrace balance: move with intention, soften when needed, and honor where you are. Let’s step into the perfect blend of effort and ease. 💜

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Your Weekly Wellness Calendar

• 🌀 Monday: Shake off tension with 5 minutes of Somatic Shaking Exercises.
• 🔥 Tuesday: Strengthen & Sculpt with a 30-Minute Somatic Pilates & Somatic Yoga Workout for your glutes, quads, core, and legs.
• 🌅 Wednesday: Unstick morning stiffness with Somatic Yin Yoga, Somatic Shaking, and Vagus Nerve Exercises. (Exclusive for YouTube & Patreon Members)
• 💆‍♀️ Thursday: Restore & Energize with a Somatic Yin Yoga Sequence and Meridian Massage to transform your energy.
• 💪 Friday: Tone & Align with a Full-Body Somatic Pilates & Magic Circle + Somatic Yoga Flow. (Exclusive for YouTube & Patreon Members)
• ✨ Saturday: Heal & Reset your Vagus Nerve with a soothing 10-minute Yin Yoga Meditation + Somatic Practice.
• 🧘‍♀️ Sunday: Deeply Relax with a Vagus Nerve Meditation and NSDR Yoga Nidra for Stress Relief & Calm.
• 🎥 Extra Tutorial: Why I Love Yin Yoga—A short video on the benefits of Yin Yoga.

With love and movement,
Rebekah

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Trusting the Path: Moving with Faith & Intuition

Have you ever felt like you’re standing at a crossroads, waiting for clarity, but the path ahead remains uncertain? The beauty of life—and movement—is that sometimes, the way reveals itself only when we take the first step.

In our practice this week, I invite you to move with faith—trusting that your body knows what it needs, your intuition is guiding you, and each breath is leading you toward balance. Somatic practices, Yin Yoga, and Pilates are powerful reminders that we don’t need to force or control; instead, we can surrender and allow.

Here’s our Weekly Wellness Calendar—a journey of movement, release, and renewal.  I have 2 new classes this week.

✨ Your Weekly Somatic Plan ✨

🌀 Monday: Somatic Pilates & Yoga with a Chair (20 min)

🌀 Tuesday: Seated Somatic Yoga Stretch | Upper Body + Nervous System (8 min)

🌀 Wednesday (Members Only): Extended Yin Yoga + Somatic Exercises for Hands & Upper Body (75 min)

🌀 Thursday: Somatic Pilates + Yoga Exercises | Full Body Flow (35 min)

🌀 Friday (Members Only): Somatic Routine to Lower Cortisol | Yin Yoga + Vagus Nerve Stimulation (60 min)

🌀 Saturday: Somatic Yoga to Release Trauma | Emotional Download (35 min)

🌀 Sunday: Yin Yoga to Release Emotions & Tension (48 min)

🌿 EXTRA TUTORIAL: Farinata Italian Chickpea Pancake (Gluten-Free Vegan Recipe)

✨ Let’s move, breathe, and trust together.

With love and movement,
Rebekah

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Moving Through Stagnation – Your Weekly Somatic Plan

Hi Beautiful Friends,

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in place—like no matter how much you move, stretch, or strengthen, you’re not progressing? Maybe you’re even feeling like you’re working backwards? You’re not alone. Plateaus and stagnation happen in all areas of life—physically, emotionally, and energetically. But the key isn’t to force movement; it’s to tune in, trust the process, and allow space for transformation.

This week, let’s embrace the pause. Sometimes what feels like stagnation is actually your body and mind integrating changes beneath the surface. Through somatic movement, nervous system recalibration, and deep release practices, we’ll create space for energy to flow freely again.

✨ Your Weekly Somatic Plan ✨

Monday – Release & Reset
15-Min Yin Yoga Sequence with Vagal Nerve Exercises to tone and stimulate your nervous system.

Tuesday – Strength & Flow
Somatic Pilates + Yoga Workout | A 30-minute full-body session to tone, strengthen, and support body composition.

Wednesday – Recalibration & Integration (YouTube Members & Patreon Exclusive)
A 15-minute somatic upper body yoga session to help recalibrate and restore balance.

Thursday – Unwind & Release
20-minute Somatic Movement session designed to soften tension and create openness in the body.

Friday – Energy & Relief (YouTube Members & Patreon Exclusive)
15-minute Somatic Vagus Nerve Yoga Routine to release eye strain and tension headaches caused by stress and screen time.

Saturday – Deep Nervous System Healing
Vagus Nerve Meditation + NSDR Yoga Nidra | A 10-minute parasympathetic nervous system hug.

Sunday – Myofascial Release & Yin
A 75-minute yin yoga practice for tired and achy bodies, focusing on deep release and replenishment.

Extra Tutorial: Cooling Breath for Stagnation
Pranayama – Sitali (Taco Breath!) to cool the body, refresh the mind, and move stagnant energy.

This week, let’s reframe stagnation and plateaus as integration and preparation. Your body is always adapting, and sometimes slowing down is the key to true transformation. Lean into the process, listen to your body, and trust that movement is happening—even when you can’t see it yet.

Which practice are you most looking forward to this week? Hit reply and let me know!

With love and movement,
Rebekah

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The Magic of the Body & Science Catching Up

Hi Beautiful Friends! 💛 Welcome to another week of movement, mindfulness, and magic! This week’s Weekly Wellness Calendar is packed with somatic yoga, Pilates, fascia release, and vagus nerve stimulation—practices that not only help with mobility, flexibility, and strength but also with mental well-being. And science is finally catching up to what we’ve known all along—our bodies are designed to heal, regulate, and restore balance when we give them the right tools!

Weekly Breakdown:
🟡 Monday: A quick 9-minute somatic yoga session to release tension in the head, neck, and shoulders—perfect if you’re carrying stress or working at a desk all day.
🟡 Tuesday: A 15-minute Pilates-yoga fusion focused on the hips and fascia—a key area for unlocking deep-seated tension.
🟡 Wednesday: A 55-minute Yin Yoga session for flexibility and mobility, available to YouTube and Patreon members. Yin Yoga helps with deep fascial hydration and nervous system regulation.
🟡 Thursday: A somatic Pilates exploration designed for weight loss, but more importantly, for dynamic energy and nervous system balance.
🟡 Friday: A brand-new 30-minute Morning Somatic Pilates session—this is perfect to reset your day and is exclusive for members!
🟡 Saturday: Another new class! A 15-minute vagus nerve activation session—this one is powerful for stress relief and emotional regulation.
🟡 Sunday: A 90-minute Yin Yoga journey focusing on self-care and the heart chakra. This deep practice nurtures the parasympathetic nervous system.
🟡 Extra Tutorial: A special NSDR (Non-Sleep Deep Rest) + Yoga Nidra meditation for chronic stress and deep healing.

The Science Behind the Magic:
Recently, a Duke University study confirmed that exercise is as effective as medication for depression. And beyond that, research continues to show that movement—especially somatic movement—can regulate the nervous system, stimulate the vagus nerve, and trigger the release of feel-good hormones like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.

✨ Somatics & the Nervous System: Slow, intentional movement helps reset the nervous system, making us feel grounded, centered, and resilient.

✨ Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Practices like humming, deep diaphragmatic breathing, and gentle movement directly stimulate the vagus nerve, which is key for reducing anxiety, enhancing digestion, and improving heart rate variability.

✨ Feel-Good Hormones: Movement isn’t just about fitness—it’s a natural antidepressant! When we engage in mindful movement, we release endorphins, boost serotonin (our happiness neurotransmitter), and enhance oxytocin, which fosters connection and calmness.

This week, I invite you to explore these practices with curiosity—tune into your body, notice how you feel before and after, and let movement be your medicine.

If you’re not already a YouTube member or on Patreon, check out the links below for exclusive content. Let’s keep moving, breathing, and thriving together. Sending you so much love! 💛

Namaste,

Rebekah

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Hi Beautiful Friends!

I am mending and moving forward! 💛 This week, I want to invite you to embrace patience—not just with your practice, but with yourself. So often, we focus on the end goal, the perfect posture, or the final transformation. But what if we just let ourselves be in the moment? What if we moved with curiosity rather than expectation? Your body is listening, your breath is guiding you, and every step on this journey is just as important as the destination.

So this week, let’s focus on enjoying the process—right now.

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Hi Beautiful Friends,

Thank you so much for your kind wishes—my head is recovering well. I’ll keep this short as I’m limiting screen time this week.  I’ve been focusing on listening to my body, and it reminded me how important it is to rest, pause, and just allow ourselves to heal.

Take care of yourselves, and I’ll see you soon.

Namaste, Rebekah 💛

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• • Monday: 🧘‍♀️ 3-minute seated somatic yoga break for quick relief.
  • Tuesday: 🌙 60-minute bedtime renewal session with Yin Yoga in bed.
  • Wednesday: 💪 Pilates Yoga somatic exercises focusing on tone, soothing, and vagus nerve stimulation (exclusive content for members).
  • Thursday: 🥗 Somatic exercises and Yin Yoga for gut health and IBS relief.
  • Friday: 🎵 15-minute somatic yoga flow with music targeting neck, shoulders, and upper back pain (exclusive content for members).
  • Saturday: ✨ 35-minute full-body somatic Pilates and yoga exercises.
  • Sunday: 🌿 30-minute somatic workout combined with Yin Yoga.
  • Extra Tutorial: 🔄 10-minute somatic shaking session for mind-body renewal and emotional detox.TAKE  A PEAK OF YOUR WEEK:

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Hi Beautiful Friends,

This week’s theme invites us to explore mindfulness beyond the mat, tuning into the quiet whispers of our inner guidance. In our somatic practices, we connect deeply with our bodies and breath. But how can we extend this awareness into our daily lives?

Life often offers subtle nudges: Am I being kind? Is this right or wrong? Is there something I’m missing? These questions are like whispers from our inner GPS, encouraging us to pause, reflect, and realign. The key is not to get caught in judgment but to remain curious and open. When faced with uncertainty or challenges, remind yourself: I want a solution, so I will find it. It’s only a matter of my journey.

Here’s how we can embody mindfulness this week:

1. Pause and Ask: Throughout your day, pause and ask one of these questions. Notice your body’s response—tension, ease, or stillness—and let it guide your next step.
2. Practice Gratitude: Take a moment to appreciate the journey, even when it feels messy. Gratitude shifts our perspective and opens the door to solutions.
3. Somatic Connection: Each workout in this week’s plan will ground and center you, helping you better attune to those quiet whispers. Let your movement practice anchor your inner listening.

Namaste, Rebekah 💛

• ✨ WEEKLY WELLNESS PLANNER ✨🌟 Monday: Healing Somatic Exercises + Body Scan for Nervous System Regulation & Rehabilitation (12 mins)🌟 Tuesday: 30-Minute Somatic Workout || Pilates Yoga Full Body Exercises🌟 Wednesday: Morning Somatic Yin Yoga Routine with Vagus Nerve Stimulation (25 mins)🌟 Thursday: Somatic Vagus Nerve Stimulation Exercises + Body Shaking for Accelerated Nervous System Reset (16 mins)🌟 Friday: Somatic Yin Yoga Somatic Stretching with Extended Holds | Heart & Intuition (70 mins)🌟 Saturday: Somatic Pilates + Yoga Morning Practice to Feel Grounded and Alive (25 mins)🌟 Sunday: Yin Meridian Yoga + Somatic Exercises for Morning Energy (75 mins)🌟 Extra Tutorial: Somatic Open Focus NSDR Non-Sleep Deep Rest | 10-Minute Yoga Nidra#somaticyoga #yinYoga #wellnessroutine

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Hi Beautiful Friends,

This week’s theme invites us to explore mindfulness beyond the mat, tuning into the quiet whispers of our inner guidance. In our somatic practices, we connect deeply with our bodies and breath. But how can we extend this awareness into our daily lives?

Life often offers subtle nudges: Am I being kind? Is this right or wrong? Is there something I’m missing? These questions are like whispers from our inner GPS, encouraging us to pause, reflect, and realign. The key is not to get caught in judgment but to remain curious and open. When faced with uncertainty or challenges, remind yourself: I want a solution, so I will find it. It’s only a matter of my journey.

Here’s how we can embody mindfulness this week:

1. Pause and Ask: Throughout your day, pause and ask one of these questions. Notice your body’s response—tension, ease, or stillness—and let it guide your next step.
2. Practice Gratitude: Take a moment to appreciate the journey, even when it feels messy. Gratitude shifts our perspective and opens the door to solutions.
3. Somatic Connection: Each workout in this week’s plan will ground and center you, helping you better attune to those quiet whispers. Let your movement practice anchor your inner listening.

Namaste, Rebekah 💛

✨ WEEKLY WELLNESS PLANNER ✨
🧘‍♀️ Monday: 10-Min Seated Somatic Yoga Stretch (All Levels)
🌙 Tuesday: Somatic Yoga Nidra for Sleep w/ Binaural Beats
💪 Wednesday: Deep Fascia Release: Yin Yoga for Hands, Feet, & Calves
🌿 Thursday: Somatic Pilates + Gentle Yoga (Mindful Flow)
💆‍♀️ Friday: Somatic Yoga for Neck, Shoulders, TMJ, & Eye Strain
🔥 Saturday: Somatic Pilates Fluid Flow for Weight Loss
🦋 Sunday: Yin + Somatic Yoga for Lower Back & Hips

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🧘🏽‍♀️ or visit for the latest: https://bodyillumination.com/weekly-calendar

Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

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🌟 Weekly Somatic Wellness Newsletter:   Step Into the Unknown

Hi Beautiful Friends,

This week, let’s embrace the magic of stepping outside our comfort zones. Growth, learning, and transformation happen when we gently nudge ourselves into new spaces, both physically and emotionally. Think of it as an invitation to approach your wellness journey with curiosity and an open heart.

Whether it’s trying a new way of moving your body, exploring a different meditation practice, tasting a unique food, or shifting your perspective in relationships, every small step outside your comfort zone can be transformative.

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🌈 Your Weekly Wellness Trifecta

Here’s how we’ll weave mobility, flexibility, and strength into our week while expanding our horizons:

1. Somatic Movement: Try adding an extra layer of awareness to your movement. Perhaps it’s a flow that feels foreign or a posture that asks you to engage differently. Explore the sensations of unfamiliar movements—notice what feels challenging, what feels liberating, and what surprises you.
2. Meditation: Shift your usual practice. If you always sit in silence, experiment with a guided visualization. Or, if stillness isn’t your thing, try a walking meditation outdoors. Allow yourself to explore without judgment.
3. Nourishment: This week, try incorporating a food or flavor you’ve never experienced. Notice how your body responds, and savor the newness. Eating can be a gateway to curiosity and connection!

4. Relationships & Understanding: Challenge yourself to listen differently. Ask a question you’ve never asked a loved one or engage with someone whose perspective differs from yours. Be curious instead of certain.

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🧘‍♀️ Spotlight Practice of the Week: Somatic Curiosity Flow

This week’s featured class on the Weekly Somatic Wellness Calendar invites you to explore a blend of somatic movements, twists, and holds that may feel unfamiliar at first but will awaken new connections in your body. Perfect for cultivating curiosity and building resilience.

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🌿 Affirmation for the Week

“I welcome the unfamiliar with an open heart, trusting and allowing that magic awaits me beyond my comfort zone.”

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💡 Let’s Connect!

What’s one thing you’ll try this week that takes you outside your comfort zone? Reply and let me know—I’d love to hear about your journey!

Together, we’ll continue growing, learning, and illuminating from the inside out. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Namaste,
Rebekah

New Year, New Dreams, and Infinite Magic

Hi Beautiful Friends,

As we step into the new year, I’m reminded of the incredible power of dreams and the perseverance it takes to bring them to life. Each of us carries a unique magic within our bodies—a magic that can transform how we move, feel, and connect with the world around us.

My mission this year is to empower you with resources to tap into that magic, so you can feel strong, calm, and truly amazing in your own skin. From somatic exercises to nervous system resets, and everything in between, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.

What makes this journey so special is the like-minded community we’ve built together—a space where we celebrate growth, movement, and joy without judgment. It fills me with gratitude to share this path with you, and I am constantly inspired by your commitment to your well-being and personal transformation.

Let’s embrace the magic in our bodies, honor the wisdom within, and dream big this year. Together, we can create something extraordinary.

Namaste, Rebekah

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This Week’s Plan:
Monday: Seated Somatic Body Shaking Exercises (5 mins) for daily transformation.
Tuesday: NEW 10-Minute Somatic NSDR Meditation + Yoga Nidra Blend for self-healing.
Wednesday: 90-Minute Full Body Yin Yoga Journey with vagus nerve stimulation (available for YouTube Members and Patreon Members).
Thursday: 30-Minute Somatic Pilates + Yoga Full Body Tone with stretching somatic exercises.
Friday: NEW Diaphragmatic Somatic Breath work + Yoga Exercises for vagus nerve toning (available for YouTube Members and Patreon Members).
Saturday: NEW Spicy Somatic Pilates Yoga (45 mins) for a full-body nervous system practice.
Sunday: 40-Minute Somatic Yin Yoga for Fascia and Face with a full-body workout.
Extra Tutorial: NEW Secrets of Somatic Exercises (short tutorial).

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Namaste,
Rebekah

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Weekly Somatic Workout Plan: Finding Light in the Season

As we journey through the darkest days of winter, the season invites us to embrace the beauty of light returning. This past Saturday marked the Winter Solstice, a powerful reminder that even in the stillness of the season, the days slowly begin to lengthen, and light returns.

This week, as we celebrate the blessings of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, let’s take a moment to honor the common threads of love, hope, and transformation. These traditions, though distinct, all remind us to cherish the light—both within us and around us.

In this sacred season, let’s find joy in the simple pleasures:
🌄 Watching a snowy sunrise that paints the world in hues of gold and pink.
🌲 Breathing in the crisp, invigorating scent of pine trees that fills our homes and hearts.
🎁 Smiling at wrapping paper with unexpected designs on the inside and outside—a small but delightful surprise.
🍪 Baking warm, fragrant treats, feeling the love in every knead, stir, and sprinkle.

And, of course, let’s move! This week’s somatic workout plan is all about embracing transformation. As we move, we not only nurture our bodies but also shift our energy, preparing ourselves for the light and possibilities ahead.

This Week’s Plan:
Monday: Sweet Somatic Honey Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Flow | Set Intentions for the New Year (45 minutes)
Tuesday: Seated Somatic Yoga | FULL BODY + EMOTIONAL RELEASE (7 minutes)
Wednesday: Full Body Somatic Pilates Yoga | Strong Pelvic Floor + Core (Available for YouTube Members or Patreon Members)
Thursday: Morning Yin Yoga Meditation | Set Intentions & Start Your Day Grounded (8 minutes)
Friday: Dynamic Somatic Pilates + Yoga Release | 15-minute Routine with a Twist (No Equipment) (Available for YouTube Members or Patreon Members)
Saturday: Somatic Yin Yoga Fascia Blasting + Compression with a Sandbag | Full Body Inflammation Relief (45 minutes)
Sunday: 90-Min Yin Yoga | Flexibility, Self-Care, and Deep Relaxation

Extra Tutorial: My Weekly SOMATIC WORKOUT PLAN

Let’s celebrate the light we carry and the light we share. Together, we are transforming our bodies, minds, and worlds—one mindful movement at a time.

Wishing you peace, joy, and an abundance of small but mighty pleasures this week.

Namaste,
Rebekah

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos.

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos.  Weekly Highlights:

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos:

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: Somatic Pilates Yoga WORKOUT for Core Connection | Transverse Abdominis & Pelvic Floor – TVA & PFM
➤ Tuesday: NEW Seated Somatic Yoga Stretch | UNRAVEL your upper body + Tone your nervous system | 17 Minutes
➤ Wednesday: Somatic Exercises and Yin Yoga Sequence for exhausted Legs and Low back  YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase
➤ Thursday: Release Your Head, Neck, Shoulder Pain with This 9-Minute Somatic Yoga Quickie
➤ FRIDAY: NEW Unravel Deeply Held Tension | Somatic Full Body Yin Yoga MYOFASCIAL RELEASE |
60 Minutes YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase

➤ Saturday:NEW Somatic Pilates Yoga for WEIGHT LOSS – Dynamic Somatic Exercises Fluid Flow
➤ Sunday: Yoga for Winter Solstice | 90 Minutes Yin Full Body Myofascial Release Flexibility & Healing Sounds 
➤ Tutorial this week is: Top 10 Benefits of Somatic Yoga Exercises for Weight Loss

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SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: Somatic Pilates Workout || Posture + Upper Body Exercises || 20 MINUTES
➤ Tuesday: NEW GENTLE Seated Somatic Vagus Nerve Reset Routine | 10 Minutes
➤ Wednesday:AWAKEN: Somatic Exercises & Yin Yoga and Vagus Nerve Stimulation | 30 Minutes  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase
➤ Thursday: 90-minute Myofascial Release Yin Yoga Class: Gain Perspective And Restore Balance
➤ FRIDAY: NEW Somatic Yoga + Yin Yoga For Vagus Nerve Stimulation | Beginner Evening Routine 45 minutes  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:NEW Empower & Heal: Full Body Somatic Pilates & Yoga for a Strong Core + Flexible Spine
➤ Sunday: Yoga Yin Sequence Deep Somatic Release for Emotional Health | 60 minutes
➤ Tutorial this week is: Seated Somatic Vagus Nerve Reset & Neck Release Yoga

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The Power of Movement and Neuroplasticity

This week, let’s dive into the incredible power of movement and how it can facilitate a deeper transformation in our lives—both physically and emotionally. At the heart of this transformation lies neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. Movement plays a vital role in stimulating this process, and when we approach movement holistically, we can create lasting changes that not only improve our bodies but also empower our lives.

Teachers like Feldenkrais, Joseph Pilates, and Frederick Matthias Alexander, who developed the Alexander Technique, along with ancient yogis, all tapped into the innate wisdom and power of the body. Their approaches have one common thread: movement is a tool to unlock our potential, shift habits, and ultimately change the way we experience our bodies and the world around us.

That’s what I want to share with you—resources, classes, ideas, and information that can change your world and help you thrive! Oh yeah, this is just the beginning! With somatic practices, we are embracing a journey of empowerment, self-discovery, and profound change.

Here’s to deeper connection, lasting change, and empowered living!

Love and light,
Rebekah

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 4 new videos:

➤ Monday: CHAIR YOGA FLOW – Yin Yoga Class 70 MINUTES
➤ Tuesday: NEW Daily Emotional Detox: 10 Minutes of Somatic Shaking for Mind & Body Renewal
➤ Wednesday: Somatic Pilates Yoga Routine || Hips Core Shoulders, & Spine  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase
➤ Thursday: 10-Minute Gentle Seated Somatic Yoga Stretch | Daily Yoga Practice for All Levels
➤ FRIDAY: NEW Full Body FEET FOCUS Somatic YIn Yoga MYOFASCIAL RELEASE | 50 minutes  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:NEW Empower & Heal: Full Body Somatic Pilates & Yoga for a Strong Core + Flexible Spine
➤ Sunday: SPINAL HEALING Yin Yoga Sequence for Myofascial Release MFR | Flexibility & Mobility
➤ Tutorial this week is: NEW DAILY INTENTIONS: begin with this

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🧘🏽‍♀️ or visit for the latest: https://bodyillumination.com/weekly-calendar

Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

BTW- if you are not interested my videos are also available for purchase: https://www.patreon.com/c/user/shop?u=33800110

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

The Power of Imagination

Close your eyes for a moment, and let’s step into a world of pure imagination. 🌈 Picture yourself feeling amazing, empowered, and moving through your day with ease. Imagine waking up energized, enjoying every moment, and winding down each night with deep, restful sleep.

Imagination is one of our greatest tools for transformation. When we envision ourselves strong, joyful, and calm, our mind and body begin to follow. This week, I invite you to harness this magic: imagine your best self and let that vision guide you into real, positive change.

To support you on this journey, I’ve added three new videos to our Weekly Wellness Calendar, each designed to help you feel your best—mind, body, and soul. Check them out, and let’s make this a week of empowerment and joy.

Love and light,
Rebekah

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: Somatic Pilates Yoga Exercise FULL BODY MOBILITY || 20 Minutes
➤ Tuesday: Seated Somatic Yoga Stretch | UPPER BODY + NERVOUS SYSTEM 8 Minutes
➤ Wednesday: Somatic Mobility Workout || Pilates + Somatic Yoga Full Body 25 minutes (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase
➤ Thursday: Yin Yoga For Spinal Health & Low Back: Holistic Healing With Myofascial Release
➤ FRIDAY: HEALING YOGA Vagus Nerve Reset || Yin Yoga Meditation Sequence 10 minutes (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday: Somatic Pilates Yoga Exercises for Energy + Weight Loss | Complete Full Body 40 minutes
➤ Sunday: Yin Yoga for Heart Meridian with Somatic Fascial stretch for Chest & Shoulders
➤ Tutorial this week is: Drink This when the UNINVITED AFTERNOON SLUMP shows up!

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:20e266f4-cfe3-4fb9-9852-65f9f6ff255e
🧘🏽‍♀️ or visit for the latest: https://bodyillumination.com/weekly-calendar

Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

BTW- if you are not interested my videos are also available for purchase: https://www.patreon.com/c/user/shop?u=33800110

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

A Mirror to Growth

It’s amazing what a mirror can show us—not just in the physical sense, but in all areas of life. In our practice, we hold up that mirror to take stock of where we are, physically and emotionally, without judgment. This simple act of noticing opens us to awareness and growth, giving us a chance to see the subtle ways we’ve evolved.

For me, reflection has been especially meaningful in my journey as a teacher. As an actor, I’m used to seeing myself on camera, but now, watching past videos on my channel is a different experience. I see not just technical progress but a deepening comfort in who I am and how I share. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the growth, not only in my teaching but in my journey of self-acceptance.

As we approach the winter solstice and the holidays, it’s a wonderful time to pause and reflect. Our Thursday practice will be dedicated to this beautiful season of turning inward, preparing for the solstice’s quiet wisdom. I know it’s a little early, but I just love this time of year and the opportunity it brings to ground ourselves before the rush of the holidays.

Take a moment this week to reflect—no judgment, just curiosity. Notice how far you’ve come, and embrace each part of your journey.

Namaste,
Rebekah

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: TONE Your Body with Somatic Pilates EBB and FLOW | 35 minutes
➤ Tuesday: 3 minute Somatic Exercises + Yoga Stretch POSTURE FIX
➤ Wednesday: SOMATIC YOGA FLOW WITH MUSIC || Head, Neck, Shoulders (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase
➤ Thursday: 33 minute Muscular Fascia Release Yin Yoga Sequence for Winter Solstice + Holiday Bliss
➤ FRIDAY: Somatic Yin Yoga DEEP FULL BODY MYOFASCIAL RELEASE | 45 minutes (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday: Tone & Open | Morning Somatic Pilates for Hips, Core, Shoulders + Mind | 30 minutes
➤ Sunday: Ultimate Flexibility Flow: Yin, Vinyasa & Wall Yoga Stretch Fusion | 50 Minutes
➤ Tutorial this week is: Vagal Nerve Stimulation VNS – Quick Exercise To Release Anxiety Stress & Reset the Vagus Nerve

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:620ca756-f437-4d88-8746-b97a0532c155
🧘🏽‍♀️ or visit for the latest: https://bodyillumination.com/weekly-calendar

Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

BTW- if you are not interested my videos are also available for purchase: https://www.patreon.com/c/user/shop?u=33800110

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

As we move through this week, I want to invite you to stay open to all the possibilities that lie ahead. Sometimes, we get so comfortable in our familiar routines and old habits that we unintentionally close ourselves off from the potential for something new and beautiful.

This week, I encourage you to embrace uncertainty and let go of the need to have all the answers right now. Instead, hold space for the idea that they are out there, waiting for you to discover them. Each time we approach our practice with openness, we create the opportunity for growth, healing, and transformation.

In our somatic yoga sessions this week, let’s explore what it feels like to remain receptive to what our bodies—and our hearts—are trying to communicate. There’s so much possibility within us, waiting to be tapped into. All we need to do is stay open.

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: Sculpt + Rehab | Somatic Pilates + Yoga Full body Somatic exercises for neck and shoulders
➤ Tuesday: NEW Healing Somatic Exercises +Body Scan For Nervous System Regulation And Rehabilitation
➤ Wednesday: SPIRALS FOR THE SPINE / Beginner Seated Somatic Yoga (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase
➤ Thursday: Yin Yoga, Somatic Exercises & Full Body Shaking | Nervous System MEDICINE and Emotional Release
➤ FRIDAY: NEW Somatics Exercises with Yin Yoga to OPEN HEART + GROUND YOUR HIPS (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:  NEW Core Connection: Full Body Somatic Pilates with a Chair + Magic Circle
➤ Sunday: Emotional Healing Yin Yoga through your HEART + Hips
➤ Tutorial this week is: Vegan gluten free treat no sugar for weight loss – PLANT BASED SNICKERS BAR  from my Healthy living with Rebekah • Vegan • Gluten-Free Channel

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:eaed30d2-1abe-45e4-981c-1ada8be7deb3
🧘🏽‍♀️ or visit for the latest: https://bodyillumination.com/weekly-calendar

Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

This week, I’d like to explore a theme that many of us have experienced in one way or another challenges in life, pain and victimhood. It’s easy to feel powerless when faced with life’s challenges. However, through my practice, I’ve discovered that stepping onto the mat allows my feelings to flow—sometimes gradually, but they always transform. By observing my thoughts and emotions, I’ve learned that I don’t have to define myself as a victim of my circumstances. Instead, I started to ask myself, *How can this experience shape me?* Can it help me grow stronger, cultivate compassion, or foster a deeper connection to my humanity? When we embrace our inner power, wonderful things can unfold. This doesn’t mean we won’t experience pain or tears, but we come to understand that these emotions are temporary, like clouds drifting through the sky. At least this is what I hope for…

I’m also thrilled to share three new videos with you this week, each created to support you in moving, breathing, and connecting more deeply with yourself.

Namaste,
Rebekah🌿

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: Seated Somatic Yoga Exercises : RE-EDUCATE YOUR NECK in 7 minutes
➤ Tuesday:  New Slow & Stretchy Somatic Pilates +Yoga | 30 Min Somatic Movement Practice
➤ Wednesday: Somatic Yoga Exercises for Shoulder + Neck Mobility and pain relief | with Yin Yoga Stretches
➤ Thursday: Supple Hips + Toned Core || Somatic Pilates Stretch Routine
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW HEALING YOGA Practice || Yin Yoga Meditation Sequence 10 minutes  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:  NEW SOMATIC YOGA FOR VAGUS NERVE RESET with Yin Yoga to Remove Toxic Energies
➤ Sunday: Open Your Heart: 90-Min Ultimate Yin Yoga Videos Sequence for Self-Care | Yin Yoga
➤ Tutorial this week is: Text Neck / Tech Neck Syndrome Exercises • Forward Head Posture Chair Yoga Pilates & PDF (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:260a878b-6d16-4e3c-b0d4-da978cd645a9
🧘🏽‍♀️ or visit for the latest: https://bodyillumination.com/weekly-calendar

Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

This week, let’s focus on pacing ourselves and truly listening to our bodies. Just like the seasons, we go through cycles of energy and rest. Somatics reminds us to honor those natural rhythms—tuning in to what we need in the moment, whether it’s slowing down, taking a break, or allowing time for a nap. When we follow the cues of our bodies, we create space for healing and renewal.

Be kind to yourself. Breathe in the sunshine. Smile. It’s okay to take a step back when you need to—just as nature does. Your body and mind will thank you. 🌿

SHINE. SHINE. ILLUMINATE.

This week I have 4 new videos:

➤ Monday: Somatic VAGUS NERVE Stimulation Exercises + Body Shaking for Accelerated Nervous System Reset
➤ Tuesday:  New Somatic Pilates + Yoga Exercises | Complete Full Body 35 minutes
➤ Wednesday: Yin Yoga for Hips & Psoas | FASCIA STRETCH & Somatic Release | 30 mins #yinyoga
➤ Thursday: Yoga Pilates for Hip bursitis | Myofascial Release MFR Exercises for Chronic Hip Pain Relief
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW Rewire Your Vagus Nerve || Somatic Breathwork Alternate Nostril Breathing Nadi Shodhana  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:  NEW Somatic Exercises and Yin Yoga to Heal your Gut || Digestion Bloating
➤ Sunday: Somatics Exercises Yin Yoga EXPLORATION | Myofascial Release & Vagus Nerve Stimulation
➤ Tutorial this week is: NEW Box Breathing Technique for VAGUS NERVE RESE

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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: 15 minutes Gentle Morning Somatic Routine
➤ Tuesday:  New Somatic Pilates + Yoga Workout for Beginners | Energizing Somatic Exercises for Weight Loss 
➤ Wednesday: Somatic Yin Yoga BACK & HIP Pain Relief with Vagus Nerve Stimulation
➤ Thursday: Somatic Pilates Yoga Workout || FULL BODY Yogalates || 30 minutes
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW Yin Yoga Guided Workout For Trigger Point Myofascial Release || Hips Gluts Legs  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:  NEW Evening Seated Somatic Yoga Stretch | UNLOCK YOUR UPPER BODY, LATS +LOW BACK in 7 Minutes
➤ Sunday: Yoga for the IT band and sweet lower back release | outer hips | 47 min Yin Yoga Sequence
➤ Tutorial this week is: REHAB your Rotator Cuff by doing this daily

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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

 Hi Beautiful Friends,

Have you ever felt that quiet nudge from within, gently guiding you toward what feels right for your body, heart, and spirit? That’s your internal GPS—your personal compass pointing you toward what brings you joy and fulfillment. I like to think of it as the key to following your bliss.

One reason I’m so passionate about somatics is that it encourages us to tune in to our bodies and honor our internal guidance. In somatic practices, we’re invited to explore what we need in each moment, free of judgment. There’s no “right” or “wrong” way to move—only what feels good and natural for you. Somatics meets you exactly where you are, offering a safe space to reconnect with your own body’s wisdom.

You can use this same approach in other aspects of life—nurturing that internal GPS and allowing it to guide you toward your bliss.

READ the it all here: https://bodyillumination.com/somatic-bliss/

 This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: Somatic Vagus Nerve Yoga
➤ Tuesday:  New 10 minute Somatic Yoga Routine
➤ Wednesday: 40 minute  Yin Yoga
➤ Thursday: Somatic  Workout
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW Pilates + Somatic Stretch(YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:  NEW 1 hour Somatic Yin
➤ Sunday: 30 minute Chakra Yin Yoga
➤ Tutorial this week is: 1  minute Body Glue

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:670bde4d-a827-49a1-9c5f-efa0a94f78b0
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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

Hi Beautiful Friends,

I often say “wellness is a journey”, not a destination, and often the most meaningful transformations happen when we take things one step at a time. That’s why this week, I’m focusing on baby steps—gentle, sustainable shifts that you can easily weave into your daily routine.

Start Small: Move & Breathe
If you’re new to wellness, or have been ill or simply feeling overwhelmed, start with something simple. A short workout, whether it’s just 5-10 minutes of gentle movement, can create a huge shift in how your body and mind feel. Begin with a few stretches, a walk around the block, or even a couple of deep, mindful breaths. These little moments of movement will activate your body, get your energy flowing, and ground you.

Add On, Gradually
Maybe you extend your movement by a few minutes, or try a new breathing technique that helps you unwind and relax. Perhaps you try a 15-minute yoga pilates practice or some gentle  somatic exercise to release tension in your neck and shoulders. The key is to honor where you are today, and build from there without rushing.

Listen to Your Body
Remember, your wellness journey is unique to you. As you add layers to your routine, listen to how your body feels. Maybe you’re ready for more strength, more flow, or a deeper connection to your breath. Tune in, adjust as needed, and trust that you’re exactly where you need to be.

Are you ready to start ?

With love,
Namaste,
Rebekah

 This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday:A chair practice for your posture
➤ Tuesday:  New 5 Somatic Yoga Routine
➤ Wednesday: 50 minute  Somatic Yin
➤ Thursday: 10 minute Somatic Core Pilates
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW Somatic Yin (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members and available for purchase)
➤ Saturday:  NEW Somatic Pilates
➤ Sunday:45 minute Yin for upper body knots 
➤ Tutorial this week is: 1  minute Backbending

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:ab690be5-95b6-47b8-a3bb-bed161d2f1f2
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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

What inspires you? Inspiration is a force that lights up our souls, sparking motivation and fueling our actions. It’s a powerful energy that moves us from just existing to truly living with purpose. When we’re inspired, we feel connected to something greater than ourselves—whether it’s an idea, a goal, or a vision of how we can impact the world. It awakens our creativity, strengthens our resilience, and propels us forward even when the path is unclear.What makes inspiration so powerful is its ability to shift our mindset, helping us see possibilities instead of limitations.  I was inspired this week yet again to try ice bathing –  not so successfully – but ahhh – I was inspired. ✨ That alone reminds me

 that we’re capable of so much more than we might believe.

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday:A chair practice for your hips with pilates, yoga and somatics
➤ Tuesday:  Morning Somatic Yoga Routine
➤ Wednesday: New 37 minute  Somatic Pilates
➤ Thursday: 1 hour Yin Yoga
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW 7 minute Somatics Routine  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
➤ Saturday:  NEW Soothe & Flow: Yin Yoga, Somatic Movements, & Vagus Nerve Exercises
➤ Sunday: 1 hour Somatic Yin Yoga For Uneven Hips & Full
➤ Tutorial this week is: NEW  5 minutes Vagus Nerve Stimulation

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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

This week I have 4 new videos:

➤ Monday:Short Somatic Yoga Seated for Anxiety and Stress
➤ Tuesday:  NEW 15 minute Somatic Pilates to tone and mobilize your backside
➤ Wednesday: 45 minute  Yin Yoga Vagus Nerve Activation
➤ Thursday: short Somatic Pilates for your CORE
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW 90 minute Yin Yoga to Coax your inner fire  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
➤ Saturday:  NEW 8  Seated Vagus Nerve Somatics
➤ Sunday: 1 hour Fascial Release Yin Yoga
➤ Tutorial this week is: NEW  5 minutes Breathing Practice for HEAT:  night sweats, hot days, workouts, hot flashes

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:4b9ae6bb-ccf6-4c57-b9e9-baceaf8a1b66
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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

Hello Beautiful Friends! 💜💜💜

Last week, we talked about struggle and this week let’s discuss self-soothing behaviors that cultivate the hormone oxytocin.  How do our practices help stimulate the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone” ???

Let’s see…

In our Yin practice involves holding poses for an extended period, which allows the body to relax deeply. As you surrender into the poses, the parasympathetic nervous system is activated, promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Lowering stress levels can naturally increase oxytocin production.

Somatic exercises focus on mindful, slow movements that enhance body awareness and relaxation. By tuning into the body and practicing mindful movement, you reduce stress and promote a sense of safety and well-being, which can stimulate oxytocin release.

The long-held poses in Yin Yoga often involve deep stretches and gentle compression of connective tissues, which can have a soothing, almost nurturing effect on the body. This kind of physical self-care can promote oxytocin release, as it mimics the comforting effects of gentle touch.  And  our somatic exercises do this.They often involve gentle self-touch or bringing awareness to specific body parts, which can create a deeper connection with oneself.

All of our practices encourage a deep connection with oneself, which can improve overall emotional well-being.

By working with the body’s deeper tissues and activating the parasympathetic nervous system, Yin Yoga helps to calm the mind and body, which can regulate cortisol levels and promote the production of oxytocin.

• Your toes in the sand
• Cuddles
• Petting our furry friends
• Connecting with others
• Dancing to your favorite song
• Hugs
• Sunsets
• Fiery Moons
• Nature’s beauty like the cliffs I hiked this week above

➤ Monday:15 Min Somatic Clock
➤ Tuesday:  NEW 40 minute Somatic Pilates
➤ Wednesday: 30 minute  Yin Fascia Release
➤ Thursday: 30 minute Somatic Flow
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW Somatic Hip + Yin Yoga  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
➤ Saturday:  NEW 9 minute Somatic Yoga Quickie for Neck and Shoulders
➤ Sunday: 1 hour Silent Yin Yoga
➤ Tutorial this week is: Somatic Hip 5 minutes

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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

Hello Beautiful Friends! 💜💜💜

This week let’s rethink STRUGGLE and what it means to you.  What does is convey to you?  There is no right answer.  It is only a conversation.

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle. –Napoleon Hill

Struggle, though often uncomfortable, plays a crucial role in our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.  While I am a huge fan of Napolean Hill, I do believe strength and growth come from play, curiosity, mindfulness and other aspects of life.  It is essential to rethink struggle in world that thrives on convenience.

Struggle builds resilience. I tell my kids this all the time.  When we face challenges, our brain is forced to adapt and find solutions, which enhances cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills. Overcoming obstacles also boosts confidence and self-esteem.  IT EMPOWERS US.  Mentally, struggle can foster a growth mindset, where challenges are seen as opportunities for learning rather than threats.  It removes our “VICTIMHOOD”.

Physical struggle, like pushing through a tough workout or recovering from an injury, strengthens the body. It highlights our resilience.  It forces us to push our limits, leading to muscle growth, increased endurance, and overall physical fitness. Additionally, the physical struggle often releases endorphins, which improve mood and reduce stress, contributing to our overall well-being.

Struggle can be a powerful catalyst for spiritual growth. It often prompts introspection, helping us to explore our beliefs, values, and even our purpose. It can also cultivate compassion, empathy, and gratitude, as we learn to appreciate the journey of life.

Struggle, when approached with the right mindset, becomes a transformative force.

➤ Monday:20 Minute Somatic Yoga
➤ Tuesday:  NEW 22 minute Somatic Pilates
➤ Wednesday: 1 hour evening Somatic Yin 
➤ Thursday: 15 Somatic Pilates for CORE
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW Somatic Yoga Exercises for Beginners – 8 minutes  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
➤ Saturday:  NEW 1 hour Somatic Exercises & Yin Yoga for NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION & ROOT Chakra
➤ Sunday: 1 hour Meridian Yin Yoga Myofascial stretch | 1 Hour Slow Deep Stretch
➤ Tutorial this week is: This tutorial is actually a very short class that you can squeeze into your week when you can’t do one of the practices above. 5 Minute Intention Setting Morning Yoga Class – Yin Yoga MERIDIAN Myofascial Stretch

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:46244deb-f825-42e8-aab3-7d90f0b30c68 
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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday:8 Minute Somatic Yoga
➤ Tuesday:  NEW Ebb & Flow Somatic Pilates
➤ Wednesday: Somatic Yin for Upper Body
➤ Thursday: Somatic Pilates for posture
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW Yin Yoga and somatic yoga  for tired legs  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
➤ Saturday:  NEW 10 min Somatic Yoga
➤ Sunday: Somatic Yin with Meridian Massage
➤ Tutorial this week is:  1 min master your squat

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:fbb01cf8-4cac-4c55-b019-ddabb4bf87c0

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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

This week I have 3 new videos:

➤ Monday: Somatic Chair Yoga Exercises
➤ Tuesday:  NEW Somatic Pilates Toning & Gentle Yoga
➤ Wednesday: Yoga Yin Sequence Deep Somatic Release for Emotional Health
➤ Thursday: 15-minute Pilates Yoga For Hips: Tone And Open Your Body
➤ FRIDAY:  NEW SPIRALS FOR THE SPINE / Beginner Seated Somatic Yoga  (YOUTUBE Members or PATREON Members)
➤ Saturday:  NEW Somatic Yoga and Yin Yoga Sequence to release emotions and open your hear
➤ Sunday: 90 Minutes of Yin Yoga BLISS for Holistic Wellness
➤ Tutorial this week is:  1 min text neck stretch

😍 ACCESS your calendar with all the video links: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:us:890d922f-2c1f-4fcd-bc3b-657d6f1ff646

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Remember, consistency is key to progress. Just roll out your mat.

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

This week I have 3 new videos:

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah

SHINE YOUR LIGHT…
See you on the mat!

Namaste,

Rebekah