Repose Mind and Body

09/02/2026

Pranayama Waaa???

Pranayama, from Sanskrit (the oldest living language) can be most easily translated to as 'breathwork'.

PRANA - means 'life force energy' or 'breath' (you can think of 'chi' in Chinese philosophy and medicine)

AYAMA - is the means of how we intend our breath...inhale, exhale, hold, and suspend, or any combination of intent to control.

So a common examples you may not realize you are practicing pranayama might be, a big sigh out of frustration, a big breath in of excitement, or maybe after an intense cry - multiple breaths in before a sigh out the mouth.

My invitation to you is to notice when your breath changes, and what your state is (happy, anxious, grateful, stressed, energetic, tired, depressed, etc.). Jot it down on a piece of paper or a journal and I'd love to hear from you, what you noticed!

09/01/2026

And the winner of our olive oil giveaway is... Adrienne!! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared in the love of good, clean, award-winning olive oil this month — this was such a joy to put together.

Adrienne, check your email — I've sent you a message with details on how to claim your bottle of Arbequina olive oil! Please respond within 48 hours so we can get it into your hands. 💛

Can't wait to hear which recipe you try first!

Didn't win this time? No worries — you can still grab your free olive oil guide (see previous post) for tips on picking the best bottle, creative recipes, and more. And keep an eye out... more giveaways are coming!

Or, get onthe waitlist for when the next handpicked batch is here:
https://us.olivetreepeople.com/collections/otp-inside-arbequina-olive-oil?referral=reposemindandbody

08/31/2026

Announcing the winner later today! Entry for the drawing is over, but you can still get the guide!

This month I'm gifting one lucky follower a bottle of premium wild harvest arbequina olive oil — because nourishment starts from the inside out.

All August I'll be sharing the ways I use it (beyond the sauté pan), how to actually tell a good olive oil from a bad one, and a few of my favorite recipes.

Giveaway closes end of August — see the comments on how to enter! 🫒

08/31/2026

This September, I wanted to make space for anyone who's been curious about yoga but hasn't taken the leap yet.

Join me for a beginner-friendly intro to yoga class — no experience needed, no expectations, just an hour to breathe and move together.

Saturday, September 26th
11:00am
The Workout Warehouse
$10
Limited to 10 spots

This one's for the folks who've felt too stiff, too busy, or too unsure to start. Come as you are — the mat meets you where you're at.

Comment "CLASS" or send a DM to reserve your spot — first come, first served.

08/24/2026

So many people wait for the "right" mental state before they roll out a mat — quiet mind, settled mood, a good day. That's not how this works.

You can walk in wired. Overwhelmed. Still holding the whole day in your shoulders. The practice doesn't ask you to arrive calm — it meets you exactly as you are and gives the body somewhere to land.

Some of the most powerful practices happen on the hardest days, not the easy ones.

If today's one of those wired days, that's not a reason to skip your mat. It might be the reason to get on it.

08/22/2026

Major cheat code for life: learn to delay your reaction. 🌾

Try this today →

Step outside for 5 minutes. No phone, no distraction.

Smell the air. Notice your feet — supported by the earth, and supporting you.

Place your hands on your heart. Sip in a big breath of fresh air... and let it go easy, out the mouth.
Feel the life beating under your palms. Carry that awareness — that breath, that aliveness — with you wherever you go.

🤍 Save this for the next time you need the pause.

08/20/2026

My teacher offered a cue, my body took it VERY literally 😅🦶 That's yoga — invitations, not commands.

You always get to choose how far you go, what you skip, or where you find stillness instead.

Want more one-on-one guidance for your practice? I offer private 1:1 sessions tailored to you — link to book and full class schedule is in the comments!

08/06/2026

This month I'm gifting one lucky follower a bottle of premium wild harvest arbequina olive oil — because nourishment starts from the inside out.

All August I'll be sharing the ways I use it (beyond the sauté pan), how to actually tell a good olive oil from a bad one, and a few of my favorite recipes.

Giveaway closes end of August — see the comments on how to enter! 🫒

08/05/2026

🌅 "Relax, and let the Universe do the heavy lifting." — Abraham Hicks

Some days the most powerful thing you can do is stop pushing and let go. Tonight's Restore & Reset, 5:30pm at Workout Warehouse, is your invitation to do exactly that — slow down, soften, and trust that everything doesn't need to happen through effort.

If you're feeling called to rest, this is your sign. 🤍

📍 Workout Warehouse — 5:30pm tonight
https://www.mindbodyonline.com/explore/fitness/instructors/carrie-linn-f33a5249