Well Reader , can you feel it? As we approach Tuesday’s election, there’s a palpable tension in the air. I recently came across a meme that captured this collective feeling perfectly: “It’s like America is waiting to get its biopsy results back.” Whether you’re in the United States or somewhere else in the world, and regardless of your political views, this sentiment likely resonates. We’ve all experienced that weight of anticipation—when something monumentally important is about to happen,...
10 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader , Let me start off by saying how glad I am that you're here. With so many new subscribers joining recently, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share a glimpse of the woman behind the words. New here? Read on for my story... (Or scroll down to "Movement Snack" if you're ready to dive in!) I'm Domini Anne, a hybrid child of the 70's and 80's. Born to a Roman Catholic Nun and Jesuit Priest (they left their orders and chose each other ), and raised primarily in a logging town on...
17 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Friend , this is one of my longer " waxing poetic" kind of newsletters, designed for the "trainer peoples". If that's not you, or you're just not feeling a longer read, scroll down towards the bottom for a 22 minute video chock full of awesome cues you can do with a simple theraband, strung together into a lovely little routine ;) Reader, I'm gonna get real with you for a minute here. As a personal trainer for over 30 years, I can tell you that at some point, we ALL have struggled with...
24 days ago • 4 min read
The year was 1982, I was 6 years old and it was my first summer camp. I was never much of an "outdoors" kind of kid so my parents had enrolled me in an arts program at the local Rec center. We had the typical activities: finger painting, construction paper silhouettes, making ashtrays out of clay (remember, it was the 80's) but the moment they brought out the sticks and rope, my world was forever changed. Wrapping the individual strands around the wood, then beginning to knot them together...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Read time: 5 minutes Harnessing emotional energy for productivity The art of angry self-care 7 ways to turn feelings into fuel Highlights from "I had the Spine of my Life" lecture Bonus: Kettlebell mobility routine "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called Life." These immortal words from the Purple One himself set the stage for our exploration today. Life, with all its ups and downs, demands our full participation - even on the days when we'd rather pull...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
• Read time 5-6 minutes • Musings on the Spine's role in physical and energetic health • Ancient Wisdom and modern science of spinal function • Upcoming lecture at Pilgrim's Way Bookstore in Carmel Dear Friends, Imagine shrinking down to the size of a cell, embarking on a fantastic voyage through the rivers of your own bloodstream. Picture a world where emotions manifest as swirling mists and thunderous storms within your body's landscape. These aren't just flights of fancy—they're powerful...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Dear Friends, As another year unfolds, this thought comes to mind: the Act of Giving is often the greatest gift we can receive. This year Reader, I invite you to support an institution that has literally changed my life, along with many others – the Institute for Anatomical Research (IAR) in Colorado Springs. By joining forces, we can create a ripple of positive change far greater than any single gift. Shaping the world we wish to see, one act of generosity at a time. Why the IAR Matters The...
2 months ago • 3 min read
And then there are the weeks where life overtakes you like some kind of steamroller. Good morning, Reader This week's email will be a bit different from our usual dives into life and movement. Why? Because sometimes life has other plans... You wake up on Friday, wondering where the week went, with the items on your to-do list dancing in your head like Sugarplums at an underground rave. It's been one of those weeks. Chaos isn't necessarily synonymous with negativity or stress, but it still can...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Estimated read time: 8-10 minutes Sections: Reflections on aging Birthday Livestream Classes Announcement 10 minute Core Breathwork practice Generational Gems They say that life begins at 40. I'm not so sure that I agree. I've lived a full life in every decade, but there certainly are differences. The lessons in my 30's had to do with not internalizing the external: that difficult circumstances don't define your worth, that people's perceptions of you didn't have to define you, and that...
3 months ago • 3 min read