JoJo Instagram – Where do I even begin about the past week?! Hiked 60 miles (more than I ever have in my life) with total strangers. The blisters on my feet prove it 😂. Yoga twice a day. Ate green clean and lean. Gained a new appreciation for my own backyard (Southern California) and lost a few pounds along the way. I had the tremendous privilege of being able to take 6 days away from my phone, emails, regular responsibilities, stimulation, and late night binge eating patterns I had gotten back into over the past few months. Through a practice of hiking 8-12 miles per days and consciously moving and nourishing my body I feel a massive burst of clarity and gratitude. My body, mind, and spirit feel renewed and rejuvenated. Now, nobody has time to do that shit everyday. It’s just not possible in the world we live in! This post is just to encourage you to stretch and move the one bod you got. Get out into nature if/ when you can. I know it’s cold in much of the world!! But when you CAN. It’s often the last thing we want to do. But it makes a damn difference. One of the women I met turned 79 on on the trail. She is more vital and alive and fit than I’ve ever been. Im so inspired. She is goals. And please don’t forget to BREATHE: slowly, deeply, fully. Practice opening your heart. Even though circumstances and history have taught many of us to close off and protect ourselves. It feels so much better not to be on the defense but instead be curious. To go through the pain and unpredictability and be proud of how we handled it. And to eat real food. Of course, literally: do whatever the hell you want 🤍 But I just wanted to encourage you in what I’ve come to find makes me feel most vital and alive over the years. If this sounds woo woo to you then welcome to the freak show baby 😂 After my father passed years ago from addiction/ morbid obesity/ overall poor health it’s become a passion to experience well-being and share what I learn along the way. Wherever you are in your journey I’m right by your side, cheering you on. Mad love, Joanna. cc: @theashram