May Checklist

Happy May! To get the month started, I’ve created a yoga and wellness checklist for my followers. I invite you to switch up your routine and try some new things this month. You may find something you like!

How many things can you check off?

  • Practice a new style of yoga (Vinyasa, Yin, etc.)
  • Practice visualization (close your eyes and think of your favorite place)
  • Meditate for 5 minutes
  • Close your eyes and listen to a sound-healing meditation (I love finding videos on YouTube. Check this one out)
  • Dedicate your yoga practice to yourself
  • Dedicate your yoga practice to someone else that you want to send love and positive energy to
  • Put together a playlist of your favorite songs (maybe practice yoga to it, play it in the car, listen in the shower. Find some of mine here.)
  • Practice yoga in a new space (roll out your mat in a different room in your house, try a new studio, get outside)
  • Tell someone how much they mean to you AND show them
  • Make a gratitude list
  • Deep breathing exercise (come to an easy seat or lay down, place one hand to your heart and the other to your stomach. Inhale for the count of 4, hold it at the top, and then exhale out for the count of 4. Continue until you reach a 6 or 7 count)
  • Give someone a compliment
  • Smile at a stranger
  • Get rid of something you no longer need (spring cleaning time!)
  • Create boundaries (this will look different for everyone)

Happy May! Tag me in your ‘May Checklist’ pics! Follow me on Instagram here and use #MayChecklist

Photography by: @lostartofstyle
Tank: Spiritual Gangster
Pants: Athleta
Shoes: Nike

XOXO,

Gee Nicolette

Goal Setting

We all have times where we’re stuck in a rut and it feels hard to pull ourselves through. During these times, it’s important to remind yourself of your goals and why you started. I’ve put together a goal setting worksheet that will help you stay motivated and get focused!

If you’re interested in turning your goals into a vision board, join me and Joriki Yoga on April 28th for a Yoga + Vision Board Making workshop. My viewers get a special discount. Purchase tickets here and use promo code GEE10.

Stay motivated & crush your goals!

XOXO,

Gee Nicolette

Brr It’s Cold In Here

If you’ve scrolled through social media, chances are you’ve seen people talking about Cryotherapy. Cryotherapy, aka cold therapy, uses subzero temps to relieve pain and decrease inflammation. I recently came across Chicagoland based, CryoEffect, through ClassPass. (New users can get 2 free weeks with ClassPass by signing up here.) CryoEffect also has special pricing for first time clients if you’re not looking to sign up on ClassPass. Click here for more pricing information.

I’ve been doing the Cryotherapy Facials and am loving it. There are so many benefits to the facials (as well as full body and local cryotherapy sessions).

  • Stimulates blood flow and collagen production
  • Anti-aging and helps to smooth skin
  • Reduces inflammations
  • Detoxes and works to kill bacteria
  • Removes dead skin cells
  • Reduces pore size

Why I am loving this facial:

First off, it’s a non-invasive facial (because I am not a fan of extractions). I have acne prone skin and the CryoFacial shrinks your pore size and reduces oil (going to need to do this all summer long)! I also love it because it’s an entirely dry process, meaning you can get it done with makeup on and leave with a nice glow and your makeup isn’t ruined.

How long does it take?

It usually takes less than 30 minutes for the facial but may differ depending on where you go.

Is it unbearably cold?

I’m from the Chicagoland area so I’m used to the cold. But really, the cold isn’t that bad. They start by putting the cold air on your hairline so you can take a moment to get used to the feeling (they even said people who come often see hair growth because of this!). I wear sweatpants and a sweatshirt during my session to keep me warm. During this last session, I went under the blanket of the treatment bed (it was a cold day here).

Happy Freezing!

XOXO,

Gee Nicolette