Above All Wellness

09/02/2026

🌿 **Wellness Wednesday: Finding Rest for the Body, Mind & Spirit** 🌿

**"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)**

These words of Jesus are an invitation—not just for the moments when we're completely exhausted, but for the everyday burdens we carry.

We live in a culture that often celebrates being busy. We're encouraged to keep going, accomplish more, care for everyone else, and somehow find time to take care of ourselves somewhere in between.

But our bodies were not designed to remain in a constant state of stress and activity.

Sometimes **we need to stop.**

This is one of the beautiful places where yoga therapy can support our wellness.

Yoga therapy isn't simply about stretching or getting into a particular posture. It can be a personalized practice that uses movement, breath, mindfulness, relaxation, and other therapeutic tools to support the **whole person.**

🌱 **Rest for the body**
Gentle movement can help release physical tension and bring greater awareness to what our bodies are communicating.

🌱 **Rest for the mind**
Breathwork and mindfulness can help us slow down, become present, and create space between ourselves and the constant stream of thoughts.

🌱 **Rest for the nervous system**
Intentional practices can encourage a shift away from constant stress and toward a more relaxed and regulated state.

🌱 **Rest for the spirit**
For those of us who follow Christ, moments of stillness can become opportunities to remember that we are not in control of everything—and we don't have to be.

**Rest doesn't mean giving up.
Rest doesn't mean you're lazy.
Rest doesn't mean you aren't productive.**

Sometimes rest is an act of trust.

It is saying, *"God, I have done what I can today. The rest is in Your hands."*

And perhaps that's what makes Matthew 11:28 so powerful. Jesus doesn't tell the weary to try harder.

**He says, "Come to me."**

💙 If your body is tired, your mind is overwhelmed, or you simply feel like you've been carrying too much for too long, perhaps today is a good day to pause.

Take a breath.

Let your shoulders soften.

And receive the invitation to rest.

**At Above All Wellness, yoga therapy provides individualized practices to help support the body, calm the mind, and nurture the spirit.**

If you or someone you know could benefit from a personalized approach to wellness, **I'd love to connect with you.**
Also if you are looking for a place where you can go and find rest. I will be teaching a YogaFaith class at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville on Tuesday mornings starting Sept. 22 at 10 am. You can sign up here. https://onrealm.org/lakeforest/Registrations/Registrants/776ed796-9c80-47e6-8d71-b4b30106245a?congregantView=True

09/01/2026

🌿 **Tips for Tuesday: Give Yourself Permission to Rest** 🌿

When was the last time you truly rested?

Not just sitting down while scrolling your phone. Not checking email while watching TV. Not thinking about everything you still need to do.

**Real rest.**

Our bodies can become tired from constantly being "on." Our minds can become overwhelmed by responsibilities, worries, and the never-ending list of things that need our attention.

So today, try giving yourself just **5 minutes to pause.**

✨ Put your phone down.
✨ Take a few slow, comfortable breaths.
✨ Relax your shoulders.
✨ Notice where you're holding tension.
✨ Let go of whatever you don't need to carry in this moment.
✨ And remind yourself: *I don't have to do everything right now.*

Jesus gives us a beautiful invitation:

**"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)**

Today, don't think of rest as something you have to *earn.*

**Receive it as a gift.** 💙

Tomorrow for **Wellness Wednesday**, we'll explore what it means to find rest for the **body, mind, and spirit** through yoga therapy.

08/31/2026

Meditative Monday- "Come to me all of you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28–30 — Outlaw Gospel Blues“Come to Me, all who are we...

08/26/2026

🌿 **Wellness Wednesday: Yoga Therapy & Cognitive Disorders** 🌿

Living with a cognitive disorder can bring changes in memory, attention, communication, mood, movement, and the ability to participate in everyday activities. Conditions such as mild cognitive impairment and dementia can affect not only the individual, but also their families and caregivers.

While yoga therapy cannot cure cognitive disorders or reverse all cognitive changes, it may be a valuable **complementary practice** that supports overall quality of life.

One of the greatest benefits of yoga therapy is that it is **individualized**. Practices can be adapted to meet a person's unique abilities, needs, and current level of functioning.

✨ **How might yoga therapy help?**

**🌱 Gentle movement and mobility**
Adapted movement can help support strength, balance, flexibility, and confidence in the body.

**🌱 Body awareness**
Simple, accessible practices may help an individual reconnect with their body and experience the present moment.

**🌱 Relaxation and stress reduction**
Breathing and relaxation practices may help reduce tension and create a greater sense of calm.

**🌱 Supporting emotional well-being**
A yoga therapy session can provide a compassionate space for movement, connection, enjoyment, and self-expression.

**🌱 Connection and engagement**
Meaningful movement and shared activities can help support social connection and participation.

**🌱 Practices adapted to the individual**
Yoga therapy can be modified to include chair yoga, simple movements, familiar music, breathing practices, relaxation, and other approaches based on the individual's abilities and needs.

As a Christian Yoga Therapist, I believe that every person has inherent dignity and worth—regardless of their diagnosis or abilities. Even when memory changes, **God's love for us does not change.**

**"Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you." — Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)**

A diagnosis may change many things, but it does not take away a person's value, identity, or need to be seen and loved.

💙 **If you or someone you love is living with a cognitive disorder and you would like to learn more about how individualized yoga therapy may provide support, please send me a message or contact Above All Wellness.** I would be happy to talk with you about whether yoga therapy may be an appropriate addition to your overall wellness plan.

*Yoga therapy is complementary care and is not a replacement for medical care, cognitive evaluation, prescribed treatment, or other healthcare services.*

08/25/2026

🌿 **Tips for Tuesday: Supporting Cognitive Health** 🌿

Cognitive changes can affect memory, attention, problem-solving, communication, and the ability to manage everyday tasks. Whether someone is living with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or another cognitive disorder, simple routines and supportive environments can make a meaningful difference.

Here are a few tips that may help support cognitive wellness:

✨ **1. Keep a routine.**
A predictable daily schedule can help reduce confusion and create a greater sense of security.

✨ **2. Keep moving.**
Gentle physical activity can support overall health, circulation, mobility, mood, and well-being.

✨ **3. Engage the mind.**
Reading, listening to music, looking at photographs, doing puzzles, learning something new, or participating in meaningful activities can help keep the mind engaged.

✨ **4. Stay socially connected.**
Loneliness and isolation can affect emotional well-being. Spending time with family, friends, or a supportive community can be beneficial.

✨ **5. Create a calm environment.**
Too much noise, clutter, or stimulation can sometimes be overwhelming. A peaceful and familiar environment may help promote comfort and reduce stress.

✨ **6. Be patient and compassionate.**
Cognitive changes can be frustrating and frightening. A calm voice, gentle reassurance, and patience can go a long way.

Most importantly, remember that a person is **more than their diagnosis**. Even when memory or abilities change, the need for connection, dignity, purpose, love, and belonging remains.

**"Let all that you do be done in love." — 1 Corinthians 16:14**

💙 If you are caring for someone with cognitive changes, remember to care for yourself too. Caregiving can be demanding, and you deserve support and compassion as well.

Tomorrow for **Wellness Wednesday**, I'll be sharing how **yoga therapy may provide individualized support for people living with cognitive disorders.**

08/21/2026

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08/12/2026

🌿 **Wellness Wednesday: Yoga Therapy & ADHD** 🌿

Have you ever felt like your mind has 20 tabs open at the same time?

For someone living with ADHD, staying focused, managing emotions, getting organized, transitioning between tasks, or simply slowing down can sometimes feel overwhelming. ADHD isn't a lack of effort or motivation—it is a difference in how the brain manages attention, impulses, and regulation.

While yoga therapy does not cure ADHD or replace medical or behavioral treatment, it can be a valuable complementary tool for supporting the body and nervous system.

**So how can yoga therapy help?**

✨ **Movement can help with regulation.**
Purposeful movement can provide an outlet for restlessness and help the body find a more settled state.

✨ **Breathwork can encourage calm.**
Learning to slow and regulate the breath can be a useful tool when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or overstimulated.

✨ **Mindfulness can build awareness.**
Rather than expecting the mind to simply "stop thinking," yoga therapy teaches us to notice where our attention has gone and gently bring it back.

✨ **Body awareness can help with recognizing signals.**
Learning to notice tension, fatigue, overstimulation, and other physical cues can help someone recognize what their body needs before becoming overwhelmed.

✨ **Relaxation can support better sleep.**
Because sleep difficulties are common among people with ADHD, developing practices that encourage relaxation may be an important part of overall wellness.

One of the beautiful things about yoga therapy is that it can be **individualized**. There is no expectation that you have to sit still, empty your mind, or perform complicated poses. The practice can be adapted to the person in front of me and their unique needs.

And as a Christian Yoga Therapist, I believe we can also bring our attention back to the One who created us.

**"Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10 (NIV)**

Being still doesn't necessarily mean having a completely quiet mind. Sometimes it means pausing, breathing, noticing, and remembering that we don't have to carry everything on our own.

💙 **If you or someone you love is living with ADHD and would like to explore how yoga therapy might complement your existing wellness plan, I'd love to connect with you.** Send me a message or contact **Above All Wellness** to learn more.

*Yoga therapy is complementary care and is not intended to replace prescribed medication, psychotherapy, or other medical treatment.*

08/11/2026

🌿 **Tips for Tuesday: 5 Simple Tips for Managing ADHD Overwhelm** 🌿

Living with ADHD can sometimes feel like your brain has too many tabs open at once. When everything feels urgent, it can be difficult to know where to begin.

Here are 5 simple strategies that may help:

✨ **1. Start with ONE thing.**
Instead of looking at your entire to-do list, choose one task. Completing one thing is better than becoming overwhelmed by everything.

✨ **2. Use movement.**
If you're feeling restless or unable to focus, get up and move! A short walk, some gentle stretching, or a few minutes of mindful movement may help you reset your attention.

✨ **3. Take a breathing break.**
When you notice yourself becoming overwhelmed, pause. Take several slow, intentional breaths and allow your body to settle before moving on.

✨ **4. Break big tasks into small steps.**
"Clean the house" can feel overwhelming. "Put the dishes away" is manageable. Small steps can create momentum.

✨ **5. Give yourself grace.**
ADHD isn't a character flaw, laziness, or a lack of trying. Your brain simply works differently. Speak to yourself with the same compassion you would offer someone else.

And remember...

**"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." — 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)**

Tomorrow for **Wellness Wednesday**, I'll be talking about how **yoga therapy can support people living with ADHD** and how movement, breath, mindfulness, and body awareness can become tools for regulation and well-being.

💙 **Know someone with ADHD who could use these tips? Share this post with them!**

*Above All Wellness — Healing the body, nurturing the mind, uplifting the spirit.*

08/10/2026

Meditative Monday-In considering the sermon we had on Sunday.... What would it look like for you if you changed your negative thought patterns and renewed your mind with the truth of God?

08/05/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Creating a Pathway to Restful Sleep

Yesterday we talked about how yoga therapy can support those struggling with insomnia and sleep challenges. Today let's look at one important piece of the puzzle: creating a calming bedtime routine that signals to your body and mind that it is time to rest.
Many of us spend our days in a state of constant activity—working, caring for others, managing responsibilities, and staying connected through technology. When it is finally time for bed, our bodies may be tired, but our minds are still running.
Yoga therapy helps us learn how to transition from a state of stress and alertness into a state of relaxation and restoration.
Here are a few simple practices that can support better sleep:
✨ Gentle Movement
Slow, mindful stretches in the evening can help release physical tension and prepare the body for rest.
✨ Deep Breathing
Intentional breathing can help calm the nervous system and encourage the body’s natural relaxation response.
✨ Mindful Stillness
Taking a few quiet moments for meditation, prayer, or reflection can help quiet racing thoughts and create space for peace.
✨ A Consistent Sleep Routine
Our bodies thrive on rhythm. Going to bed and waking up around the same time each day can help support healthy sleep patterns.
✨ Letting Go of the Day
Before sleep, take time to release worries and burdens. Remember that God invites us to bring our concerns to Him.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." — Matthew 11:28 (NIV)
Rest is not just something our bodies need—it is a gift from God. Caring for our sleep is an important part of caring for the body, mind, and spirit He has entrusted to us.