If It's Broke, Don't Fix It!

Yes Lovely Ones,

Now that "Wha, wha, what?!?" has come and gone from your thoughts - hear me out.

We are in agreement that if something isn't working for you, you should probably do something about it. However, what I'm suggesting is focusing on something BESIDES the thing that doesn't quite fit w/ you and your life.

Why?

Well. the more attention we give something the bigger and stronger it gets.

Don't want to eat the entire pint of ice cream? Keep focusing on it, and it's sure to come true. Don't want to eat the entire pint of ice cream? Put your attention on anything else, and those little imps in your mind will get quiet relatively quickly.

It seems the more we struggle w/ what we don't want, the more of it we actually end up getting. By turning your attention away from a certain undesirable behavior, we weaken it's perceived hold on us. How freeing is that?! Lots of power in this way of operating!

So let's leave dysfunctional behaviors and beliefs behind by simply leaving them behind. You are destined for greener pastures my friend, and the fastest way to them is to begin to focus on and move towards their verdant lushness.

Need practice? Come to class! On Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 9:30am, we'll be focusing on things that help your body feel strong and healthy and move you closer to your goals. Thoughts of that pint of ice cream will kindly be left at the door.

To moving out of the darkness and into the light.

xo, M

Not Right Not Wrong

Hello Darlings,

That's right, it's/every thing's just different.

Especially your bodies.

Often during class or when someone is becoming familiar with the kettlebell the question, "Am I doing this right?" will come up.

Now, you are correct in assuming that there are MANY fundamental dos and don'ts with our cuddly little cast iron friend - but then there are a whole array of movements and positions that are particular to your exquisite snowflake of a body.

Hurt = Bad. Always. But there tends to be a multitude of better or best depending on who and what that who is doing.

Does this make things more relaxed? I hope so.

Doing what feels more natural at any given moment - whether it's swinging in a more upright stance, taking an extra step to reach standing in your Turkish get up, or giving yourself a break when you need it - is all RIGHT!

And let me say this, coming from a place of believing that you're doing a good job, and that you're correct in what you're choosing will escalate you in a fast and furious way inside of Kettlebella's walls and beyond.

So let's let go of doubt, and embrace our uniqueness Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 9:30am!

Oh! 6 week Gradual Progression Session set to begin mid Feb. Please let me know if you're interested in easing into kettlebells with other like minded folks.

To celebrating being who we are as we are.

xo, M

Interval Training! Glory Be!

Hello Loved Ones,

Let's talk about something that I'm sure you're all well aware of, but may not know how accessible this is to you.

Interval training! Yes! More calories burned, less time = fabulous.

"Interval training can supercharge your fitness, boost your metabolism, burn off that extra fat and start reaching those goals that you have set yourself." (http://www.intervaltraining.net)

Interval training consists of short bursts of higher intensity exercise followed with either lower intensity exercise or brief rest.

Interval training is, "the quickest way to get fit, lose fat and supercharge for sports performance." (http://www.intervaltraining.net)

Hmmm...short bursts, high intensity, brief rest...sounds a lot like kettlebells!

So if you forgot that interval training is in your back yard come out for a visit Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm and Saturday at 9:30am.

You may more easily achieve all those New Years resolutions that you didn't set ;).

To refreshing your memory.

xo, M

Mio Destino

Happy New Year My Darlings!


I don't know about you all, but the end of this calendar year actually did feel like we were rounding a corner.

So, what I ask you is different?

Has anything become clearer? Or less comfortable? Are you excited about something on the horizon? Is change happening in general?

I do hope things are going your way, or getting shifted around and mixed up if they're not.

Because you see, (I believe) we all have a destiny. It's pretty much guaranteed not to be a straight course, but there is a fixed nature to it all.

Now listening to the call of that pull is not mandatory, but our higher self can make things pretty unpleasant when we don't.

You know what feels good, and when the universe says "YES!". Let those signs be your guide and harmony and joy is sure to follow.

So, are kettlebells part of your destiny? Perhaps, or perhaps the magical power of motion will help you get mentally clear in order to see those sign posts. Use and abuse the kettlebell people! It is not a single purpose tool.

Whatever your agenda - come Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm, and Saturday at 9:30am to get closer to your path. That is if you're not on it already ;).

**Any interest in another 6 week session for easing into kettlebells ?? Please let me know. Happy to make it happen :).

**Check out this month's RI Monthly for some Kettlebella action. Much love and appreciation to our very own elite writer Jamie Samons for the hook up.

xo, M