Hi friends, 

 

It's February! We're in the second month of the year (already!) and this tends to be the time when new year's resolutions begin to dwindle. This is why I don't do resolutions because I'm not a great planner and then I feel guilty for not following through. Instead, I choose a word for the year because it helps me get back on track when I sense I'm veering off course from reaching my goals. 

 

This year, my word is MOTION. 

 

Motion defined as: the action or process of moving or being moved.

 

 

Here's an example from my personal life. 

 

I was recently feeling down and tired from a bad night's sleep. I was scrolling on Instagram and while it's usually a source of inspiration for me, I found myself stuck in comparison mode. It seemed everyone was touting their success and fortune with their beautiful homes, designer clothes, and fun vacations. I'm not materialistic per se, but social media is designed to make these uncomfortable feelings arise when all you're seeing is other people's highlight reels. 

 

I found myself wallowing in "I'm not good enough" kind of thoughts. But then I remembered my word. Motion. How can I keep moving towards my goals, even when I feel behind? 

 

I got up from the couch and walked to my desk. I opened up my laptop and wrote out my plans for the week. I reviewed my to-do lists, drafted a few emails, and revised my strategy for a project I'm working on. Simply put, I did the work. 

 

And then I felt better! Unstuck. In Motion. I didn't complete a huge task, but I took a lot of little steps that will eventually get me to where I want to be. That's what my word is about this year. 

 

Sharing this here because I want you to be inspired to take action too. What small thing can you do today to get closer to your goals? What can you put into motion? 

 

Wishing you a warm and cozy weekend!

xo,

Lisa 

 

 

Joyflow Yoga 
February 3rd. New York, NY 
Experience an intuitive movement practice by combining breath, yoga, ecstatic dance, laughter, and sound at Sui Yoga, an immersive infrared heated yoga studio & wellness café in the heart of SoHo.

 

Cacao Healing Circle + Acupuncture
February 4th. New York, NY
Florencia and Katherine will lead us through a journey of heart opening and connection. We will open the space connecting with the plant spirit of Cacao. While receiving the healing benefits of specific acupuncture points we will explore a guided sound meditation to integrate the experiences. After the meditation, Katherine and Florencia will lead us through a discussion and reflection.

 

Sound Bath at 1 Hotel Central Park
February 4th. New York, NY
Lie back, take a breath, and let it all go. As the sounds of the bowls bring you into a state of deep relaxation, your body will begin to clear away stress, worry, and that constant feeling of needing to “do” while planting new seeds for growth, creating new paths during this new moon. You’ll create space for your energy to naturally realign. And you’ll leave feeling more grounded, clearer-headed, and fuller-hearted. 

 

Hoka Run Club Hosted by Kate Glavan 
February 4th. New York, NY
Come join HOKA and Kate Glavan for a 4-mile run around the Hoka Flatiron store. All paces are welcome to join in the run. There will be a pre-run stretch and post-run cooldown as well as snacks and beverages, including pre-run goodies from Joggy – CBD for runners, and post-run snacks from Recess and Cocojune, and a goodie bag with even more swag to take home.

 

Deep Restorative Yoga with a Vagus Nerve Playlist 
February 11th. New York, NY
We'll start with a restorative flow because showing up is exhausting, then do some meditation and simmering movement (many seated poses!). Expect to fully unwind with blankets and bolsters in an extremely luxurious savasana. The playlist will be VERY heavy on Bjork, Sade, our "vagus nerve" playlist, etc. 90 minutes of heaven!

 

Anxiety Relief Workshop: A Practical, Physical Process
February 12th. New York, NY
Join Life Coach, Trish Barillas for a two-day in-person workshop that will help you "MOVE" through your anxiety. We'll go over the sensory development method, creating safety in the body, practical embodiment technique, calming the chaos, and loving the anxious self.

 

Chocolate Breathwork: A Sensory Breath Experience
February 13th. Brooklyn, NY
We welcome you to “chocolate breathwork,” a tasting, music and breathwork journey that will be the perfect kickstart for self love on Valentine's Day week. This event is a perfect opportunity to treat yourself and your loved ones to a unique and indulgent experience. It is also a great way to learn more about chocolate and breathwork, and to discover how these two worlds can complement each other to enhance your overall well-being.