Yoga & Wellness Tea Talk: Seasonal Self-Care & Healing Through Movement

In this special Yoga & Wellness Tea Talk episode, Dr. Z and special guest Latoya discuss the power of seasonal self-care, the importance of rest, and how yoga can be a transformative practice both on and off the mat. They reflect on winter as a time for hibernation, renewal, and preparation for spring, highlighting the need to honor personal energy cycles. The conversation also dives into mindful social media use, self-love, and the upcoming yoga workshop, where heart and hip openers will be used to release stored energy and cultivate healing

Timestamps & Topics:

[00:03] Introduction & catching up: Wellness Wednesdays & Valentine's vibes

[01:08] Special guest Latoya joins: Tea talk & herbal blends

[03:26] Seasonal wellness: Using nature’s rhythms to guide self-care

[04:35] The importance of rest: Honoring winter as a time of renewal

[06:45] Mindful social media use: Finding balance & avoiding comparison

[08:55] The power of unfollowing: Aligning digital spaces with your season

[09:30] Creative ideas & the need for stillness to execute them properly

[10:39] Friendship archetypes: The Goddess Friend & embracing boundaries

[12:55] Personal stories: Heart surgery, resilience, and embracing transformation

[14:06] Yoga as healing: The power of energy movement & non-attachment

[17:19] Heart & hip openers: Why they are vital for emotional release

[20:01] The upcoming yoga workshop: A unique healing experience

[22:00] Self-love & redefining holidays with personal meaning

[24:48] Cultural perspectives on holidays: Choosing how to celebrate

[25:55] New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and finding joy in traditions

[26:33] Invitation to the upcoming workshop: A one-of-a-kind experience

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Key Takeaways:

- Honor Your Seasons: Rest is just as productive as action. Winter is a time for reflection, slowing down, and preparing for growth.

- Mindful Consumption Matters: Social media can be a source of inspiration or self-judgment—curate your feed accordingly.

- Friendships Evolve: Your needs in relationships shift based on your personal growth. Give yourself permission to align with those who support your journey.

- Healing Happens in the Body: The heart and hips store emotions; movement-based practices like yoga help release tension and past traumas.

- Self-Love is a Choice: Holidays, traditions, and celebrations can be redefined in ways that serve your own well-being and joy.

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Quotes:

- “Resting is doing something. Just because you’re physically still doesn’t mean your body and mind aren’t recovering.”

- “Every 90 days, nature resets. Why wouldn’t we?”

- “Curate your social media like you curate your life—if it doesn’t inspire or align, let it go.”

- “Opening the heart and hips isn’t just about flexibility—it’s about emotional release and freeing yourself from old burdens.”

- “When you pour into yourself first, you give from a place of abundance, not depletion.”

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