How BREATH is your super power.

[This blogpost is intended for educational purposes, please consult your physician before applying any of these strategies into your lifestyle.]

“Appreciate every “inhale” and be grateful for every “exhale” because it’s simple function connects you to a power source called LIFE.”

— Ho'omālamalama

Clarity

Fresh oxygen offers clarity and helps your brilliant brain function.

If you’re standing up or sitting up chances are your heart is pumping against gravity. Which is why inversions are so helpful, they allow fresh blood flow and oxygen into your brain.

Read through to the end or just scroll down because I attached a video with a few breathing exercises you can use.

Support

Deep breaths supports your bodies ability to properly digest.

Short shallow breathes tenses the muscles and that can prevent the digestive system from doing its part. Imagine that you’re trying to fill a bunch of water balloons with the hose from a fire hydrant. [Not going to work.] The balloon can hold water but how water travels into it makes all the difference. That’s a generic visual of how our stomach works but the correlation is how food travels into the digestive system. Shallow breathing tenses the muscles making it difficult for food to properly digest.

Peace

Breathing well offers peace of mind and guides your body into good sleep.

Allowing yourself to to breathe calmly relaxes the body, releasing tension and anxiety. Eventually helping you to drift off into sleep.

There’s nothing like a good nights sleep to charge up the body and brain, the trick is falling asleep. PEACE is the result of the body and mind resting. It offers your soul a place to recharge and face the day.

Improves

Your ability to breathe well improves how your immune system responds to threats.

With every exhale is a release of something that the body doesn't need. Proper circulation has so many benefits.

1. Avoid smoking. If you do smoke, consider taking steps to quit.

2. Get plenty of sleep. [3/5]

3. Regular cardiovascular fitness strengthens the heart.

Reduces

Great breathing habits reduces stress levels in the body and allows you to cope with life.

“Control your breath, control your life,” is a true statement. A steady inhale and exhale is a sign of self mastery. It opens your mind, allowing you to improve your perception in any situation.

Remember the old Kung Fu movies where the master teaches his protégé to meditate and breathe. Breath is powerful and once it’s mastered you can do anything.

learn how to breathe

Isn’t it funny how we perpetuate a bad habit without understanding the negative effects. If we take time to practice the right techniques we will drastically improve our health.

Imagine the simplicity of breathing right and the side effects being: weigh loss, better sleep and more energy. The best part is that it’s FREE!

How to resist the urge to self sabotage.

Where do I begin.

I guess we should starts at the beginning and define self sabotage? According to my online dictionary it refers to behaviors or thought patterns that prevent you from doing what you want to do, and interferes with long-term or short-term goals.

Self-sabotage: behaviors or thought patterns that you allow to hold you back.

Did you notice that subtle reference?

When we allow behaviors or thought patterns to make-up-our-minds and control our actions we give in to the sabotage. It’s surprising how often this happens in a week, day, and hour. With the overwhelming presence of social distractions we are constantly inundated.

Remember when it was called multitasking?

The problem is that it’s no-longer multitasking if we cannot complete a single task. Eventually we carry it over to the next day and so on. If you identify with any of this keep reading through to the end.

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“Make yourself a priority and good things will flow from a grateful heart.”

— Ho'omalamalama

Observe

What’s going on in your life and see it there’s a pattern.

Back in 2011 I got into a painful car accident and went to my chiropractor. The X-ray revealed where the injury was but it also exposed how dehydrated I was. You see, as a young mother I was self sabotaging my own health because I had a habit of getting up, taking care of everyone and forgetting about my self. I was slowly deteriorating.

It’s important to notice what’s going on in your life and take time to get to the root or cause.

Accept

Accept and don’t make excuses for the behavior. It’s neither good or bad, it is what it is, a setback to your progress. What you should do is ask yourself, “Why is this happening?”

I wasn’t drinking water because I didn't make it a priority. Once I accepted how it happened and understood why it happened I was able to move on.

Connect

Not to sound woo-woo but when we set our minds to workout, eat healthy or make more money, our mind is set in motion to follow through. However if we make it a habit to break self-made promises you will loose self credibility. Eventually we spiral down and loose all passion.

Place your hands over your heart and apologize for not keeping your word and feel the connection.

Rebuild

Ready to get to work? Good

Pick one simple goal and break it down into mini task. In my case I needed to drink more water so I bought a big water flask and filled it the night before. When I woke up I drank and took the flask everywhere.

Starting small shouldn't be overlooked. In fact it’s the little things in life that make the most difference.

Successful Habits

Once you succeed in one area you’ll want to do more. It’s extremely addictive to experience the feeling of building self credibility which will turn into…

self esteem

That’s what I call full circle. Your future self will thank you for resisting the urge to self sabotage. Congrats!

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What to do with unwanted change?

Change in gas prices, weather, etc.

Unwanted change is going to happen regardless of how you feel. In fact I can guarantee change and so can you.

But what if it’s something you don’t want and can’t prevent?

Solution

Look to the past!

Generations of people have dealt with both aggressive and progressive change but their action made the difference. The “Action” you take after reading or hearing this will determine your tomorrow. I listed five tips to help you.

Read through the five tips and then listen to the corresponding podcast for details. Then post your comments below. If you want more support make sure you’re receiving the newsletter.

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Accept It

Acceptance doesn’t mean that you like it.

This step allows you to move forward by acknowledging the change in your life.

Maybe it’s loosing someone or something.

Perhaps a missed opportunity.

What’s changed in your life?

Write

You have to create a positive visual representation.

We get “stuck” in our headspace worrying, wondering and wanting the CHANGE to go away.

But that’s not going to happen, refer to Step #1.

Take a few deep breaths, this is only temporary. (That’s what the Elders say.)

Write a list of things you control.

VALUE

What do you value?

In the heat of the moment or when stressed we can loose sight of the most important things in life.

A gentle reminder is always helpful to regain a healthy perspective.

Go over the list you wrote and place a number value next to each item.

BE

Be the change!

You are more powerful than you know and capable to overcome any circumstance.

Just like a healthy river you have to keep moving both physically and mentally. Your blood has to circulate and your brain needs positive reinforcement.

Use the list you created to make a TO DO LIST. Do what you have the power to control.

Create

Create sacred space.

It could be a special chair, a place in your garden or soaking in your bathtub. Make time to enjoy the simple pleasure in life.

Be consistent, plan and maintain this part of your schedule.

If you get too busy don’t skip it, just reschedule it. Nourishing moments make life livable.

What do you enjoy?

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Find your drishti, Focus

Have you ever felt distracted, rushed or unable to focus?

Do you remember starting one thing and by the end of the day it turned into six projects? All of which are unfinished.

We chalk it up as normal creative flow but is it?

Is it normal to be distracted or is is it a sign of the times?

Our ability to “focus” is a war zone and we have to use tactical steps to get the job done.

I learned to focus through a practice called finding your Drishti. It was taught to me through one of my favorite yogi whom we lovingly call Mama Paula. Together with her daughter Maya they started SOL Health Yoga Wellness Center where they continue to inspire their community.

Your Drishti is the ability to find something to focus on & direct your energy towards. In fact I’ve compiled another 5 STEP list.

Before I get into the “Five Steps To Finding Your Drishti” I have to share with you my Yoga testimony to explain my connection with this practice that I’ve come to know and love. Yes, love.

IT STARTED WITH A CAR ACCIDENT

Back in 2011 an insane driver came head-on into my lane causing a horrific accident. The MRI’s revealed that my spine had the early signs of degenerative disease. I didn’t want any experimental surgery or kidney destroying drugs so I opted for Hot Yoga [Bikram Yoga] and regular supplements. [Learn more.]

THEN ANOTHER ACCIDENT

Yes, you read it correctly. A second accident in January 2019 sent me to the chiropractors. This time a pizza driver ran the red and plowed into us. This second scan had me nervous and the DC sat me down.

THE RESULT

My spine is vibrant and healthy!!! I asked him if he saw anything and he looked at me with an awkward stare, “No why, are you expecting something?” Honestly, I was in awe. My previous diagnosis DIDN’T EXIST IN MY BODY! I was ecstatic and grateful for the life changes that I’ve made.

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FIND YOUR DRISHTI

1.PICK ONE GOAL

When I stepped into the Yoga studio the instructor guided us to find our “Drishti” or a place of focus.

This was easier said than done and it took a lot of practice. I had to make a decision to focus on one object and devote my energy towards it.

2. FIX YOUR GAZE

Your eyes are a powerful tool which is why it’s important to focus, gaze and look towards something that will ground you.

I struggled on holding my Asana yet I stuck with it. Believing that I would improve over time.

In Yoga and life we have to remember to look at what we desire. Which is why vision boards are so helpful.

3. PRACTICE DEEP BREATHING

This is such an important part. It connects your head-space with your physical-space.

Listening to your breath invites awareness as you inhale and exhale. The sound of your breath leaving your body has a soothing effect when practiced regularly. What was once internal became external.

Breathing grounds us and it is the perfect anchor.

4. CHAMPION THE BODY

Condition your mind to focus through activities that will boost your ability to focus, such as a good workout. Which might sound strange but your body may be experiencing tension, frustration or confusion that could be manifesting in a lack of focus.

A good workout, Zumba or yoga session can relieve unnecessary tension in the body and usher in clarity.

Walking daily is also a great example of a healthy workout routine. Each day is a WIN, so start winning and stay fit.

5. PRACTICE OFTEN

No one can create a healthy habit in just one day, it will take time to become accustomed to focusing your mind.

The best advice I could give on maintaining focus is to form a habit and make it fun.

I know this might sound weird but when I have to complete a project I’ll have my favorite Theo dark chocolate nearby. Which is my short term reward, lol. Because my body wants the chocolate but my mind has to complete what it started. Essentially creating a grown-up version of a rewards system.

“Finding your Drishti elevates the soul, trains the mind and strengthens the body.”

— Ho'omālamalama

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consider getting a guide

If it wasn’t for my Yoga instructor I would have failed. Hearing her voice prompting us to, “Stay focused” and “Find your Drishti” made all the difference. After some time I was able to do it alone and enjoy the process.

An invitation

HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT

The purpose of a guide isn’t to control but rather to direct. To help one find their focus or re-focus. Then it dawned on me, my program is THAT guide! I help Women focus on what’s important to them through an eight module online class and a livestream mastermind. I call this creation, “Walk Inn Beauty Mastermind” which consist of an online E-Course and three Livestream sessions. The E-Course is called “The Opening Ceremony” because it lays down the foundation to the mastermind. Think of it as a prerequisite to the “Walk Inn Beauty Mastermind.”

THE OPENING CEREMONY

EIGHT [8] MODULE, SELF STUDY SESSIONS

1. WHO AM I

2. FIVE [5] REALMS OF BEAUTY

3. CLARITY = CERTAINTY

4. SEVEN [7] LEVELS DEEP

5. ONE [1] ATTITUDE TO RULE THEM ALL

6. BOWL OF LIGHT “CEREMONY”

7. ALIGNMENT AND ANCHORING

8. CELEBRATION

   Worksheets [pdf] for each module.

MASTERMIND GROUP

THREE [3] MONTHS OF LIVESTREAMS AND COMMUNITY

• One LIVESTREAM session per month.

• Private facebook group.

• Instagram spotlight.

• A “focused-session” to get stuff done!

Member’s special

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And “The opening ceremony”

3 for 1

[Three months for the price of one month.]

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examples of the pdf’s

“AT THE HEART OF EVERY SUCCESS IS THE ABILITY TO FOCUS.”

— HO’OMALAMALAMA

How to RE-START

It’s an important skill to be able to START and FINISH something but what’s even more important is the ability to FINISH STRONG. Have you ever started something but your momentum wavered, got distracted or loss interest? Only to realize, much later, that you should have stuck with it!

“WELCOME BACK!”

We’ve all heard that term before and sometimes you can catch a hint of, “Where have you been?”

More often then not there’s questions, wonderment & even concern, but often we hear judgement.

Take fitness classes for instance; you start off strong and somewhere in the middle a distraction pops up then you stop. You want to go to class but you’re concerned about what others will say or think about you.

Why?

Why do we assume the worst? Honestly… what’s wrong with our brain? Are we self-sabotaging?

Speaking of self sabotage…

I have two other blogpost that covers this topic.

• How to resist the urge to self sabotage.

• Overcome Imposter Syndrome

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Say this affirmation

“I am open to receiving good things into my life.
Good things are meant to happen to me.
I give & receive grace.
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— Daily Affirmation

When things get tough or difficult it’s always helpful to start with clearing the roadblocks in the mind and affirmations are a good way to invoke positive vibes. So say them LOUD and PROUD.

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5 Power Steps [PS]

Don’t just walk into the direction of your goals, do it with power and purpose. Here are five PS to regain your momentum and they’ll touch on five realms or connection points.

PS #1 Mind

Ignore Negativity

From self-talk to nay-sayers, just ignore them. In my eBook, Walk In Beauty, I share strategies to help you realign and re-fresh your thoughts.

TIP: Create a Pinterest board with positive words and quotes. Commit to reading them daily. Here’s an example.

PS #2 Body

Move Your Body

Sitting still in negative thoughts is counterintuitive to reaching goals. So if you have a desire to tone-up, sitting in a pool of failed attempts will not serve you.

TIP: No matter what type of goal you have commit to doing one [1] thing daily. That’s one small step towards _______. [You name it.]

PS #3 Soul

Feed Your Soul With Happiness

Don’t wait for someone to make you happy or give you purpose. Get around happy people, reflect their joy and create purpose. You feed your soul through moments of INSPIRATION.

TIP: Gather Inspiration.

PS #4 Nature

Allow Nature To Inspire You

How many times has it rained, stormed and thundered? Yet a tiny seed finds a home then sprouts a leaf. Nature has to overcome human occupation and it never relents. Mother Nature is an amazing resource of strength.

TIP: Get outdoors!

PS #5 Eternal

Think “Longevity”

We mistake failures for death. We fail and assume that the dream or goal is dead. Often sweeping it under the rug of unfulfilled ideas. However, life goes on. A failed attempt is just a minor set back.

TIP: Adjust your plan and swap your schedule around. Make TIME and restart your project, idea or creative endeavor.

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Revisit & Revive

1. MIND - Ignore negativity by anchoring onto words that build.

2. BODY - Physical movement, exercise, creates circulation which promotes clarity. Clarity brings energy.

3. SOUL - Feed & strengthen it by engaging with happiness in a form that helps you to block harmful thoughts.

4. NATURE - Connect with a part of Nature that inspires you by making time to commune within your favorite space.

5. ETERNAL - Think “Longevity” because failure isn’t the end it’s only one part to many options. Restarting allows you to make it better.

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Fortunately each of the five areas mentioned come from the, “5 Realms Of Beauty” a teaching format which is written into Walk In Beauty. There are so many details that would not fit in a blogpost, which is why I wrote the eBook. Also, if you purchase the eBook it comes with printable[s] for every chapter. It’s sort of a workbook/manual to guide you on your journey.

ONE MORE THING

Keep looking up, things will get better. Mahalo for reading and please share this post with someone you care about. Let’s build a fit community together.

What if you don't feel like it!

I BELIEVE in your potential which is why I'm sharing these five tips you can do to stay MOTIVATED. I call it building your "Nest Of Positivity." It will support you during the volatile changes of a weary world, while offering you a place of refuge.

QUESTION: Have you ever hit snooze on the alarm [10x's] because you really don't feel like it.

No fitness, no meal prep, no nothing! Just lay in bed and cozy up with your PJ's.

What if you don't want to go into work? Well, then you don't get paid or worse... you get fired. So what does one do? If there's money or job related responsibility involved we often push past our feelings and drudge on!

But what if you don't get paid to workout or eat healthy? Now what?! That's when you need serious MOTIVATION, and it should happen daily. [Why] Because you're building a nest of positivity.

“Your “Nest Of Positivity” is a refuge from the volatile changes of a weary world. Whose purpose is to drain you of your vibrancy. ”

— Ho'omalamalama

HOW TO BUILD A NEST OF POSITIVITY

Imagine every branch, stick or twig as a positive thought or inspiration. You are building something for the future, and that's how motivation works. It's a curated collection of good-thoughts. And when the winds of persecution, hate, drama, negative thoughts and the like come to destroy you, you have nothing to fear. All they're blowing against is a nest fortified with twigs of thoughtfulness and branches of beauty.   

[Speaking of beauty I know just the place to start click here.]

There are two things you can do right now to start building that nest; Evaluate & Eliminate.

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HABIT TRACKER

Start a good habit or track one you want to change.

You can grab a free Habit-Tracker printable and get started right away. Don't forget to watch the tutorial.

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FIT-FOODIE

I often treat my quinoa like rice. Growing up in Hawaii we were heavily influenced by Asian cultures. So it's not uncommon to have a rice bowl. Now I substitute rice for quinoa & I usually have kimchi with it.

HOW TO STICK TO YOUR PLAN. PART 2

Special Edition

PART 2 is reserved for MERMAIDS. You can easily join by subscribing to the newsletter and gain exclusive access to teachings, trainings and more. 

I wanted to share this with my Mermaid community, eco & soul beauties, because I invested a lot of time and thought into answering their number one question: How do I stick to my plan? 

I don't take this subject lightly and want to stay connected with those who read and digest what I wrote. PEACE Be the Journey.