I chose this as our September theme because I feel such a calling to connect back to our essence being in tune with mother nature, ourselves and the change of the seasons. I live in a state that does see all 4 seasons and do notice those subtle or not so subtle changes during a few of the seasons. But each season brings in new energy, life, and food.

Let's start by going through the 4 seasons and the energy surrounding them. Each of these seasons will be broken down by dosha qualities associated with them.

Where to connect with Andrea

https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

Instagram- instagram.com/fitalmanac

Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

Free 3rd Quarter Holistic Fitness Almanac- https://andreaclaassen.com/july

My Experiment

I'm super excited about a new project I'm working on to go along with the Holistic Fitness Almanac which is called seasonal living mamas. It is all about living in season, with the doshas, how to workout, eat and set routines based on what's going outside. As we are connected to nature and there is a reason in the spring we just want to run around and play and they call it spring fever, or cabin fever in the winter when you feel all cooped up and are ready to finally be outside. Along with living seasonally I wanted to bring weekly movement ideas into play.

These workouts can be broken into 10 minute segments throughout your day or done all at once. I've been trying them out the last 2 weeks to see how I like it and how practical it is for the average busy mama to accomplish.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

Instagram- instagram.com/fitalmanac

Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

Find your why and actually stick to your health goals. Is it that simple? I think it is and we are going to chat about finding you're why and how to remember it when you just don't feel like doing anything.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

Instagram- www.instagram.com/fitalmanac

Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

The number 1 excuse for not moving our bodies is time. Today we are deep diving into the time excuse and coming up with better ways to manage your time so you won't be tempted to use I have no time as a factor for not moving your body.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

Instagram- www.instagram.com/fitalmanac

Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

One of the most common fitness goals I hear from the women I work with is weight loss. We have so much information out there now on how to lose weight that it can be overwhelming and we get stuck in not knowing what to do to get results. Over the last few years I’ve been incorporating Ayurveda into my clients routines through simple habit shifts that have made such a difference in their lives.

What is Ayurveda? It is an ancient system that is over 5000 years old that originated in India. Ayurveda literally translates to the wisdom or science of life. I want to share with you some of the ancient wisdom that I’ve seen really help my clients finally lose the weight by connecting back to their bodies natural rhythms.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

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Keeping movements light, fun and airy. On your walks add in squats, walking lunges, pushups, step-ups onto a bench play outside. Go swimming, do a light yoga sequence, go for a bike ride. After you brush your teeth do 20 squats, hold a plank to start your day. Before you turn on tv, podcast or open Instagram perform 20 squats & 20 pushups. Make it fun, and incorporate your workout routines into your day. Don't be so rigid about needing it to look like 20 minutes in a row of a circuit or routine play with it.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

28 Day Ayurvedic Toolkit- https://andreaclaassen.com/28daytoolkit

Where to connect with Chuck

http://movement-lab.com/

iamchuckturner instagram

Check out Chucks first interview on episode number 52

Topics Discussed

His cold water challenge and if he would recommend it

How he mows the lawn

How you can bring in movement into your daily life

Motivation vs. Habit Formation

Creating a burpee challenge

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

Instagram- instagram.com/fitalmanac

Facebook- www.facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

How is your day going?

Like attracts like and opposites balance according to Ayurveda. An example if you are a fiery personality, eating spicy hot foods, and finishing with a glass of wine at night you will be one hot person. To find the balance in your life you would do cooling foods, cooling exercise, cooling and calm exercises. That is balance according to Ayurveda.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

Facebook- facebook.com/andreaclaassen21

Seasonal Living Collective - https://andreaclaassen.com/seasonal-living-collective

What are bottom lines?

These are the non-negotiables in your life. They might be your home every night to put your kids to bed, or you brush your teeth every evening and morning, you eat 3 meals a day. I have a few bottom lines that are mapped out around my health and those are my north star so to speak for keeping me working towards my goals.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com

Today is the kickoff of my seasonally Saturday episodes. I believe so much in living with the seasons and leaning into what is happening in the season of life your in right now. These episodes will be shorter episodes 15 minutes or less is my goal.

How's your life?

I want to start off each episode with a life check-in. I will share what's coming up for me right now and encourage you to see what's coming up for you.

Ayurvedic seasonal tip of the week

I will also be sharing 1 tip of the week based on the season we are in that might help you live more aligned with the seasons.

Parting Question

I will finish each show with a journal question for you to dive a little deeper into whats really going on in your life.

Where to connect with Andrea

Instagram- instagram.com/seasonallivingmamas

Website- andreaclaassen.com