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Michelle Polizzi

Freelance Writer + Yoga Teacher

Benefits of Journaling: 3 Science-Backed Reasons Writing Heals The Soul

August 30, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Writing is medicine for the mind, body, and soul. Here are 5 science-backed benefits of journaling as a reflective practice.

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How to Create a Self Care Routine (for Any Day of the Week)

June 24, 2019.Reading time 11 minutes.

Learn to create a self-care routine that makes you feel better both now and in the days ahead.

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Hi! I’m Shelly, a freelance writer and yoga teacher on a mission to make the world a healthier and happier place. Here you’ll find tips on creating a more balanced life through yoga, spirituality, mindful travel and plant-based recipes. I’m so glad you’re here! If you have questions or comments, don’t hesitate to contact me.

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These are a few snippets from a story I wrote about my adolescence in upstate New York, but mostly, about the friend who got me through it. I started writing this in 2015 but didn’t have the courage to work through it fully for three years because it required me to confront a lot of pain from the past. I now see that some things need to be written solely to help me heal, and I credit this very story with giving me the courage to write my truth, reawaken my muse, and step into my power as a writer. I’m beginning to see that the hardest things are sometimes the things we most need to do. . . . . . #creativenonfiction #truestories #writerscommunity #writetoheal #writeyourlife #nonfiction #countrylife #upstatenewyork
Day 6 #backbendingyoginis / Hollow back inversion Spending these cloudy fall days writing, reading, and finding the quiet strength that lies within. Here’s a bit from one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems that’s gotten me through many times of uncertainty: When it's over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. When it is over, I don't want to wonder if I have made of my life something particular, and real. I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. I don't want to end up simply having visited this world. . . . . Photo by @eileenmbell . Supportive Hosts @carmensyoga @chelseaannyoga @katinicoleyoga @mikaila_nyc @sandysyoga . . Generous Sponsors @fullcircleyogaschool @healthelighting @vayumudra @thespidersomen . . #strongerthanyouthink #inversionpractice #breatheasy #inspiredyogis #feeltheyogahigh #girlswhoyoga #poetryheals #yogaquotes #writinglife #beachyogi #yogapoetry #creativewritings #gratitudepractice
Day 5 #backbendingyoginis Tiger Pose Do you remember when you once wanted everything you have now? In my classes this week, I invited students to set an intention to honor how far they’ve come. I think this is so important in a world where we’re constantly being told to manifest our dreams and work toward the future and create our best life. Without taking time to appreciate all the work you’ve already put in — and sit with the ups and downs it has brought — we risk living only in and for the future. In finally taking action toward something I’ve always wanted to do, I’ve realized I wasn’t even ready until now. Everything I’ve explored and dreamed and tried and failed at in the last 5 years taught me what I needed to know to make this happen, and I’m grateful for it all. . . . Photo by @eileenmbell . Supportive Hosts @carmensyoga @chelseaannyoga @katinicoleyoga @mikaila_nyc @sandysyoga . . Generous Sponsors @fullcircleyogaschool @healthelighting @vayumudra @thespidersomen . . #strongandflexible #yogagirls #onebreathatatime #inspiredyogis #feeltheyogahigh #girlswhoyoga #mentalgrowth #yogafitness #fitnesslifestyle #beachyogi #strongbodystrongmind #practiceyogachangeyourworld #honeymoonisland #gratitudepractice

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These are a few snippets from a story I wrote about my adolescence in upstate New York, but mostly, about the friend who got me through it. I started writing this in 2015 but didn’t have the courage to work through it fully for three years because it required me to confront a lot of pain from the past. I now see that some things need to be written solely to help me heal, and I credit this very story with giving me the courage to write my truth, reawaken my muse, and step into my power as a writer. I’m beginning to see that the hardest things are sometimes the things we most need to do. . . . . . #creativenonfiction #truestories #writerscommunity #writetoheal #writeyourlife #nonfiction #countrylife #upstatenewyork
Day 6 #backbendingyoginis / Hollow back inversion Spending these cloudy fall days writing, reading, and finding the quiet strength that lies within. Here’s a bit from one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems that’s gotten me through many times of uncertainty: When it's over, I want to say: all my life I was a bride married to amazement. I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms. When it is over, I don't want to wonder if I have made of my life something particular, and real. I don't want to find myself sighing and frightened, or full of argument. I don't want to end up simply having visited this world. . . . . Photo by @eileenmbell . Supportive Hosts @carmensyoga @chelseaannyoga @katinicoleyoga @mikaila_nyc @sandysyoga . . Generous Sponsors @fullcircleyogaschool @healthelighting @vayumudra @thespidersomen . . #strongerthanyouthink #inversionpractice #breatheasy #inspiredyogis #feeltheyogahigh #girlswhoyoga #poetryheals #yogaquotes #writinglife #beachyogi #yogapoetry #creativewritings #gratitudepractice
Day 5 #backbendingyoginis Tiger Pose Do you remember when you once wanted everything you have now? In my classes this week, I invited students to set an intention to honor how far they’ve come. I think this is so important in a world where we’re constantly being told to manifest our dreams and work toward the future and create our best life. Without taking time to appreciate all the work you’ve already put in — and sit with the ups and downs it has brought — we risk living only in and for the future. In finally taking action toward something I’ve always wanted to do, I’ve realized I wasn’t even ready until now. Everything I’ve explored and dreamed and tried and failed at in the last 5 years taught me what I needed to know to make this happen, and I’m grateful for it all. . . . Photo by @eileenmbell . Supportive Hosts @carmensyoga @chelseaannyoga @katinicoleyoga @mikaila_nyc @sandysyoga . . Generous Sponsors @fullcircleyogaschool @healthelighting @vayumudra @thespidersomen . . #strongandflexible #yogagirls #onebreathatatime #inspiredyogis #feeltheyogahigh #girlswhoyoga #mentalgrowth #yogafitness #fitnesslifestyle #beachyogi #strongbodystrongmind #practiceyogachangeyourworld #honeymoonisland #gratitudepractice
Day 4 #backbendingyoginis Standing back bend We live in a world where we can order food at the click of a button and fly anywhere in the world, anytime we want. But modern conveniences have also made us sit more than ever. Whether it’s driving a car or working at a computer, most of us spend several (if not most) hours a day sitting. As a result, many people suffer from chronic knee, hip, neck, shoulder, and back pain. Incorporating even simple back bends into your day can reverse the repetitive hunched position most of us are constantly in, helping reduce pain and promote mobility. . . . . . #asanayoga #yogaheals #yogaflex #yogainnature #yogadaily #yogagram #yogamagic #floridanature #strongandflexible #backbending #getflexy #onebreathatatime #inspiredyogis #feeltheyogahigh #yogachallenge #girlswhoyoga #pureonline #strongbodystrongmind #yogahealing
Day 3 #backbendingyoginis Locust is one pose that instantly makes me feel better each time I go into it. It seems to release all the stored stress and tension in my body in just a few seconds! I love that it opens the chest while engaging the back muscles for a strong core. This is another great one for anyone who works at a computer👩🏻‍💻or any creative types👩🏼‍🎨who spend hours working at a desk — step away for a bit to open your heart in locust and I guarantee it’ll make you more inspired. . . Photo by @eileenmbell . Supportive Hosts @carmensyoga @chelseaannyoga @katinicoleyoga @mikaila_nyc @sandysyoga . . Generous Sponsors @fullcircleyogaschool @healthelighting @vayumudra @thespidersomen . . . #YogaInspiration #yogaoutdoor #practicepracticepractice #heartopen #yogacommunity #tampayoga #YogaEveryDay #natureyoga #creativityatwork #yogateaching #YogaPractice #locustpose #correctiveexercise #dunedinflorida #getflexy #backbends
Day 2 #backbendingyoginis Recently I made a pact with myself to stop being so serious and take time to enjoy my life. It probably sounds lame — why do you need to be reminded to have fun? But we live in such a busy world and there’s so much pressure to do, perform, and achieve. We’re always working towards something... but what? What happens when we’re working so hard to achieve that undefined future “happiness” that we forget to actually enjoy ourselves? Yoga helps me remember this because it is an opportunity to be playful, to test my limits, and to see where I have room to grow. It’s not a competition; it’s an exploration into the self. . . . . Photo by @eileenmbell . Hosts @carmensyoga @chelseaannyoga @katinicoleyoga @mikaila_nyc @sandysyoga . . Sponsors @fullcircleyogaschool @healthelighting @vayumudra @thespidersomen . . #Backbendingyoginis #getflexy #wheelpose #YogaChallenges #IGYogaChallenge #natureyoga #floridastatepark #mindfulyoga #backbending #yogainspirations #yogahealing #yogaislife #yogaismagic #yogaandwriting #yogaeverywhereigo #backbend

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