In this episode, Terra Wright Knudsen discusses the importance of body positivity, self-care, and finding joy in movement as we age. She shares her personal journey of becoming a barre instructor and emphasizes the significance of listening to our bodies and holistically embracing wellness. Terra introduces her '40 Starter Pack' for loving your body, which includes various movement practices and mindfulness techniques. The conversation highlights the gift of movement and the importance of community in our wellness journeys.
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Takeaways
- We grew up in the Special K diet era, the SlimFast era. And now we get to rewrite our story with food and movement.
- Movement should feel good. It should not feel like a chore.
- Learning to listen to your body is so important.
- Is this energizing, or is this depleting?
- I felt myself coming back to life after starting barre.
- It's time to let go of rigid workout rules.
- Movement is a gif,t and it's a gift that not everyone gets.
- You are so worthy of loving the skin that you're in.
- Find the thing that you like to do, explore and try it on.
- Movement deserves to be a priority in your day.
Chapters
- 00:00 Embracing Little Luxuries
- 05:03 Turning 40: A New Perspective on Wellness
- 07:17 The Importance of Body Positivity
- 10:26 Finding Joy in Movement
- 13:28 The Journey to Becoming a Bar Instructor
- 16:19 The Healing Power of Movement
- 19:18 Top Wellness Must-Haves for 40s
- 21:38 Building Community Through Fitness
- 24:18 Mindful Movement and Self-Care
