These days of social distancing, sheltering-in-place and uncertainty about the future can feel long and heavy.  If you are struggling to move your body enough to sustain a strong foundation of positive energy, mood and perspective you are not alone.  I feel you, mama.  At 18 weeks pregnant at the time of this post, I am navigating and moving through episodes of heightened prenatal anxiety and deeper dips of depression with my usual holistic self-care practices and by tapping into the amazing virtual resources that are circulating the wellness community right now.  In my experience, being in and of service to others is one of the most powerful antidotes to the general anxiety and depression that comes with simply being an alert, aware and empathetic human being.  Do you agree?

The desire to lift myself by lifting YOU is the main motivating factor in opening the virtual doors to my at-home studio for a series of free BodyWiseMama LIVE! “wake up call” workouts.  So, set your alarm right now to wake up with me tomorrow (or anytime, really).  When you press play on the video below, you’ll be greeted and guided by me every breath and rep of the way through a total body strength training session for every trimester and fitness level.  Equipment-wise, you won’t need more than a mat and a bit of space but a couple of yoga blocks and weights (bands, dumbbells or you favorite “babybell”) will help you get more of a muscle pump.

Sharing is caring!  Post a sweaty selfie on IG or FB after your workout with the hashtag: #bodywisemama and tag me: @bodywisemama.