Mindful Movements with Andrea

08/28/2026

Yoga is not about how you look in a pose, but how you feel. It’s important to check in with yourself and ask: How do I feel today? What do I need today? Do I need more of something, or less?

Sometimes we move too fast, trying to do all the things without taking the time to pause, check in, and slow down. This is what yoga has helped me with. It’s the practice of being with yourself in the present moment and giving yourself permission to offer yourself what you need.

08/26/2026

The creator of Pilates, Joe originally named his movements Contrology, control of all the muscles in the body.

“Contrology develops the body uniformly,
corrects wrong postures,
restores physical vitality,
invigorates the mind,
and elevates the spirit.”
~Joe Pilates

This practice not only supports the physical body but the mind and spirit too. In our busy world it can be difficult to focus, in Pilates it's hard to think of anything else when you are increasing your breath awareness and strengthening your mind to body connection.

I am here to support you or yourself and a partner! Ready to start? Send me a message or book online.

08/25/2026

I will be at Fall Fest this year with The Luminary Wellness Center. Let’s chat about moving mindfully 🌀

September is right around the corner! 🍂 Blink and you might miss us, so mark your calendar and catch us at Fall Fest this year!

Stop by to:

🥤 Sample LMNT
🧊 Chilled sparkling hydration to buy
🧘‍♀️ Take advantage of discounted sessions
✨ Get special intro chiropractic exam rates and a posture check with Dr. Emily
🌀 Chat about Mindful Movements with Andrea

Luminary will have regular hours from 9 AM–12 PM.

Come say hi, stay hydrated, and kick off September with us!

08/21/2026

Candace is the owner of Love Yourself Massage and started working with me to help prepare for a half marathon. She is a hard worker and does other strength training on the side. Her determination shows!

The benefits from a consistent Pilates practice will show "In 10 sessions you will feel the difference, in 20 sessions you will see the difference, and in 30 sessions you will have a completely new body" - Joe Pilates. This practice highlights the importance of lengthening and strengthening muscles, learning to breath, finding balance, and so much more.

Are you ready to try? Give me a call or leave a voicemail, I'd be happy to work with you!

08/19/2026

You can now find Mindful Movements on Google🌟

I hope this makes it even easier to find yoga, Pilates, and wellness, learn more about what I offer, and book your next session!

08/18/2026

A butterfly doesn’t become a butterfly overnight.

There is a process of becoming. A season of slowing down, surrendering, growing, and changing in ways that may not make sense at first.

The struggle is part of the transformation.

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves in our own version of a chrysalis. We may feel stuck, uncertain, or like we’re not making progress. But beneath the surface, change is happening.

Growth requires patience. It asks us to trust the process even when we can’t yet see what we are becoming.

And perhaps the most beautiful part is that we often cannot predict what will emerge from the struggle. The version of ourselves waiting on the other side may be more resilient, more grounded, and more beautiful than anything we could have imagined.

So if you’re in a season of becoming, be patient with yourself.

You are not stuck.
You are growing.
You are becoming. 🦋

08/16/2026

My last Big Falls Yoga of the summer was so lovely. “Be here now” was our intention, to get distracted by nature and practice moving mindfully. Honoring what the body needs and acknowledging that means looking different than your neighbor. We looked up stream watching the sunlight sparkle on the surface, the birds soaring above, and the wind in the trees set the scene. Followed by a refreshing dip in the river. Thank you to everyone who came out to connect and be surrounded by nature.🌞🌊

08/15/2026

I had the honor of teaching yoga at Camp Manitou for Family camp this weekend. So many parents and young adults joined in and we moved our bodies at The Point overlooking Long Lake. Beautiful experience and a wonderful place!

08/13/2026

Sometimes, grounding is as simple as slowing down and noticing what is already around us.

Try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding practice:
* 5 things you can see
* 4 things you can hear
* 3 things you can feel
* 2 things you can smell
* 1 thing you can taste

I encourage you to spend some time in nature. Notice the trees for example, the way the leaves move, the texture of the bark, the sounds around you, and the feeling of your feet on the earth.

Even something as simple as the scent of lavender can help create a sense of calm and gently bring your attention back to the present moment. Last week, I had the opportunity to take a yoga class in a lavender field in Stockholm, WI, with Sarah of The Virtuous Circle. Surrounded by the scent of fresh lavender. It was such a beautiful reminder of how powerful our senses can be when we slow down enough to truly notice them.

Nature has a way of reminding us that we don't always need to do more. Sometimes, we simply need to pause, notice, breathe, and be here.

What can you notice around you today?

08/11/2026

Let it flow through you so you can let it go. 🌿

When you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, drained, spending time in nature can help shift your perspective, ground you in the present moment, and remind you to slow down.

Let’s learn from nature—breathe, move, and flow together. 🌊🌞