207: Ayurvedic Approach to Weight Loss
We have so much information out there now on how to lose weight that it can be overwhelming and we get stuck in not knowing what to do to get results. Over the last few years I’ve been incorporating Ayurveda into my clients routines through simple habit shifts that have made such a difference in their lives. What is Ayurveda? It is an ancient system that is over 5000 years old that originated in India. Ayurveda literally translates to the wisdom or science of life. I want to share with you some of the ancient wisdom that I’ve seen really help my clients finally lose the weight by connecting back…
204: Is balance a myth? My answer may surprise you
Welcome to another episode of seasonal Saturday today we are diving into if balance is a myth? How’s your life? Really how are you doing today? Me? I’m doing great I’m coming off running my monthly new moon circle which I just love doing. It’s like a large exhale where we can let our guards down and just be messy, silly, serious, quiet, talkative we just get to be us in that day with no judgement from others. Now how are you really doing today? Ayurvedic seasonal tip of the week Like attracts like and opposites balance according to Ayurveda. An example if you are a fiery personality, eating spicy…
203: What are your bottom lines?
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I chat about how to set up your bottom lines for living a healthy lifestyle. What are bottom lines? These are the non-negotiables in your life. They might be that you are home every night to put your kids to bed, or you brush your teeth every evening and morning, you eat 3 meals a day. I have a few bottom lines that are mapped out around my health and those are my north star so to speak for keeping me working towards my goals. Possible health bottom lines You have 3 alcoholic drinks or under a week You move your body daily…
202: Seasonally Saturday Kickoff episode
Today is the kickoff of my seasonally Saturday episodes. I believe so much in living with the seasons and leaning into what is happening in the season of life your in right now. These episodes will be shorter episodes 15 minutes or less is my goal. How’s your life? I want to start off each episode with a life check-in. I will share what’s coming up for me right now and encourage you to see what’s coming up for you. This past week for me it’s been a doozy my husbands car konked out on us, our washer randomly stopped working, our son broke our vacuum, and our dog was…
200: Living Your Life By Your Rules
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I chat about how to live your life for you and setting your own rules. Topics Discussed How to set your own rules Are you looking too much for online validation? Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila book referenced How to consume and then decide what’s for you vs. what you need to release Weekly Challenge: What is the next evolution of you? Where to connect with Andrea Instagram- instagram.com/andreaclaassen21 Website- andreaclaassen.com
198: Why You Need To Know Yourself Especially If Your a Mama
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I chat about what I learned from spending a week at home by myself last week. Background This was not my intended topic today but after spending just 24 hours alone in my house which I haven’t done in over 3 years for more than a few hours I needed to share insights into what I learned. My hubby and son & dogs went with my in-laws to a cabin they rent every 4th of July. This was the first year I didn’t go as most of my clients were in town and I’m working on the Holistic Fitness Almanac for 2020 so…
6 Business Travel Tips To Stay Healthy On The Road
Having worked with many clients over the years who travel quite a bit for work I have 6 tips to help you keep your health in mind while on the road for work. There tends to be two forms of work trips those that are packed from 5am-10pm and those that you have a little time built into your day. Depending on your trip you might be able to do all of the tips or maybe just a few either way they are built to have you feeling a little less tired, bloated, and scattered after a quick or long work trip. Healthy Work Travel Tips If possible start your…
196: Building a Wellness Routine
I recently sent a survey out to those on my email list to see what they wanted to see more of and one of the responses that came back quite a few times was building a wellness routine that sticks. I want to share how I do it and tips for building your own that will fit into your lifestyle. I will also troubleshoot the most common excuses I hear on why it’s hard to make it happen. My own routine I used to have a pretty solid morning practice of getting up to meditate in the morning for 5-15 minutes, doing a little journaling and going off to train…
195: Brodie Welch on Slowing Down In A Busy World
Welcome to the Peaceful Power Podcast today I chat with Brodie Welch on slowing down in a busy world. Introduction Brodie is dedicated to helping type A women learn how to slow down and listen to themselves. Which is also my favorite message to teach. If you have been wanting to know more about Chinese medicine Brodie teaches how to move through the 5 elements and how they relate to us. I love the synchronicities of Ayurveda and Chinese medicine which I think you will be able to hear and learn from in today’s episode. Background on Brodie Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, self-care strategist, and transformation…
194: What my neck strain taught me about tuning into my body
One of the things I practice and preach is learning how to trust ourselves and helping us see our body as a whole unit and not separate parts, the mind and body as one unit. A few weeks ago I decided I was going to teach 6 classes with OrangeTheory Fitness a place I used to teach at in 2011. Now I was thinking what’s a few more classes to my day. Which in reality is a lot it would extend my Mondays to be from 4:30am-8:30pm. Which is a long day being in the fitness industry where I need to do demonstrate, have high energy, and somehow not burn…
