Dear {{first_name|Creative Soul}},

We hope this letter finds you grounded and inspired, ready to explore another transformative practice that can enrich your yoga journey.

We’re back in Las Vegas and preparing for the next big chapter in our lives as we get ready to welcome our second baby in the coming weeks!

Bre has been dedicated throughout her second pregnancy to filming classes, recording interviews, and creating valuable resources for women to use throughout the stages of their journey (more to come on this sooooon!).

During such a special time, journaling feels like a wonderful way to capture moments and work through changes. However, journaling at any time in life, and you’re never too young or old to start! Especially when things move so quickly these days, it can be the perfect way to slow down and start integrating what we are learning and experiencing before moving on to the next thing. In order to journal in any way, it requires you to consider and organize your thoughts. This can be a powerful way to process some of the world which exists in our mind as this can often feel too complex to sort through or explain.

Journaling can also be a beautiful complement to your practice. By incorporating journaling into your yoga routine, you create an opportunity to dive deeper into your inner world, exploring the connections between your physical, mental, and emotional states.

Consider beginning your yoga session with a few minutes of quiet reflection, setting an intention for your practice. After your practice, especially your meditation practice, find a comfortable seat and take out your journal. Allow yourself to freely express your thoughts and feelings that arose during your practice, jotting down any insights, aha moments, or challenges you encountered. No need to analyze anything, just write it down. Then after several weeks of doing this you will see recurring topics and thoughts that keep coming up. Those are the ones that likely will need your attention in real life by taking action on them. Bre and Flo give more details about this here in their intro to meditation class in the Expand Program.

Journaling is a powerful tool for self-reflection, introspection, and personal growth. Writing about our thoughts and feelings can significantly reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance emotional well-being. The simple act of writing it down is already very powerful. It allows us to explore our thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space. Through the act of putting pen to paper (or fingers to keys, voice to recorder…), we can gain clarity, deepen our understanding of ourselves, and cultivate a greater self awareness.

There are no right or wrong ways to journal. You can write freely, use prompts or guided questions, or even incorporate sketches, doodles, or collage into your journaling practice. Starting with small journal entries, jotting down a few thoughts to begin with is a good way to start. The key is to create a space for self-expression and self-discovery that feels authentic to you. Here are some to try out if you need some inspiration.

We’ve set a mini journaling task for you below which could start you off and if you need a notepad check out this ‘Create’ one from our shop. Keep reading to download your FREE downloadable Quickstart Guide too!

Share this newsletter with someone who you want to talk about these prompts with by clicking your unique referral link at the end of this email letter. It also means you’re one step closer to our referral freebie treats!

Here’s a freebie for you now…your Quickstart Guide to Journalling, so you can start your journalling practice straight away.

It’s common to encounter barriers when starting a journaling practice, such as lack of time, writer’s block, or self-criticism. To overcome these obstacles, try setting a regular journaling schedule, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day. Use journal prompts or exercises to spark your creativity and try different journaling techniques to see what works best for you.

Remind yourself that journaling is a process, and it’s okay to make mistakes or write imperfectly. The goal is to express yourself freely and authentically. Be patient with yourself and enjoy the journey of self-discovery.

As you continue your journaling practice, you may notice patterns, themes, or shifts in your mindset and perspective. Journaling can serve as a valuable tool for tracking your progress, recording your reflections, and celebrating your personal growth throughout your yoga journey. We started doing it as part of our own meditation practice and sometimes don’t look back at what we have written at all. You can see our Expand videos here to get you started.

Remember, journaling is a personal practice, and there's no pressure to make it perfect or profound every time. The beauty lies in the journey of self-exploration and the willingness to be present with your thoughts and emotions. The word journal is even related to the word journey because they both come from the Latin word diurnus, which means "of a day”. So enjoy the uniqueness of the adventure into yourself each day.

With love and reflection,
Happy journaling!

Other cool stuff we use, buy and recommend can all be found here in the Breathe and Flow Kit here! From books and to business tools, to travel items and yoga props - we’ve got you covered!

To deepen your understanding of journaling's benefits and explore different techniques, we recommend visiting the Tiny Buddha for tips to get started.

We invite you to board the joy train today! I loved researching the impact of looking for joy and delight in the world around us and I really do recommend you listen to this whole TED talk Where joy hides and how to find it (it’s only 12 minutes and will bring you a whole new perspective on your day).

Finding joy in everyday things is a powerful reminder that life's greatest treasures often lie in the simplest moments, waiting to be discovered with an open heart and grateful spirit.

So… the Humpback Whale population is growing again, 1.5 Million Fruit Trees have been planted across India to combat pollution and hunger and solar power is set to make up half of all additions to US electricity generation in 2023…phew this is all good news but if you need more…read the rest here!

Oh hi there, we love that you read all the way down here {{first_name|dear friend}} and are sending you extra ripples of love from Las Vegas…❤️

Feel it, write it. ✍