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When to Slow Down and Listen to Your Body

Rachel Larson · April 23, 2025 ·

Because sometimes the most powerful move is the pause.

We live in a culture that glorifies hustle—early mornings, packed schedules, late nights, repeat. It’s easy to get caught in the cycle of pushing forward, grinding harder, doing more. But eventually, that pace catches up with us. We end up feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and completely burned out.

What if we didn’t wait until we were running on empty to take a breath? What if slowing down wasn’t something we earned, but something we integrated—regularly and intentionally?

Mindful movement practices like yoga, tai chi, stretching, and Pilates offer more than just physical benefits. With their emphasis on rhythmic breath and intentional focus, they create space for us to reconnect with the present moment. Tuning into our breath is a simple yet powerful way to shift out of autopilot, quiet the mental noise, and truly check in with ourselves.

Here’s the truth I’ve had to remind myself of more than once:
Sometimes, we need to slow down to speed up.

When we keep pushing through stress, the universe often intervenes with a little nudge—or a full-on shove. We get sick. We trip over the dog. We spill coffee on our shirt as we’re racing out the door. It’s our body’s way of saying: Hey, maybe now’s a good time to pause.

Chronic stress raises cortisol levels, and when we’re overtraining or undernourishing ourselves, it can sabotage even our best fitness goals. Slowing down, in this case, isn’t just okay—it’s necessary. Balance is everything. Listening to your body and adjusting your pace isn’t giving up; it’s getting smarter about how you move forward.

If your body and mind are asking for a reset, we’ve got something for you.

Join us for UnWINED 2.0 on May 15 – an event designed to help you slow down, restore your balance, and reconnect with yourself.
Maybe this is the pause you’ve been needing.
[Learn more and Sign up here]

Winter Solstice Yoga Restore

Alice Halvorson · December 6, 2024 ·

Celebrate the winter solstice with a very special yin yoga class with Rachel! In yoga, “night” is associated with yin energy, as yin represents stillness, darkness, and the passive aspects of life. You’ll pause the stress of the holidays, and go deeper in postures to release your body and bring about a wonderful sense of calm. Join us!

Saturday, December 21st 
4:30 – 5:15 pm
This is a virtual livestream class via Zoom.

SIGN UP HERE

FREE Winter Yoga and Fitness Event

Alice Halvorson · December 3, 2024 ·

Experience Flostate Yoga…for FREE! Rachel Larson, Flostate instructor, will lead you through her signature Yoga Restore class, an approachable and effective all-level yoga mobility and myofascial stretching class. Never tried yoga before? This is a perfect class for you. Rachel’s signature stretches provide an effective full body workout with a focus on mobility, balance and strength.

Remember to bring your yoga mat. Following class, we welcome you for a cup of coffee and breakfast snacks to learn more about our classes and chat with others. Sign up with a friend today!

Sign ups encouraged so we can have adequate refreshments. Sign up here via the City of Woodbury.

Foam Rolling & Body Balance Essentials Workshop

Alice Halvorson · December 3, 2024 ·

Want to stand taller, move better and get rid of those aches and pains? Join Rachel and Alice for a small group workshop on how to safely and effectively use the foam roller to release common areas of muscular tension to help your body move and function better. We will teach you how to spot tight areas with a series of simple exercises and movements and then work through a sequence of foam rolling, stretching and targeted muscle activation. If you want to know how to manage your muscles and take control of your physical health, this is a workshop you do not want to miss.

Bring your foam roller. Light lunch will be provided at the end of the workshop. Limited space – sign up today! 

$59.00 for Woodbury Residents and $74.00 for Non-Woodbury Residents

Sign up is via the City of Woodbury: Click here to register.

UnWINEd Yoga and Wine Event

Alice Halvorson · October 8, 2024 ·

Join Flostate for an evening of yoga and wine at our fall UnWINEd event! 

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Take some time for you before the stress and busyness of the holiday season really gets going. At this signature event, you’ll socialize, eat, drink and, of course, do yoga! Flostate instructors will incorporate foam rolling to our yoga to get a deeper release within our muscles. Everyone will receive a foam roller which is yours to keep!

We know this will be a well-deserved way to “fill your cup”! Events are best shared with friends, so grab a friend and save $10 on two tickets.

Thursday, November 7th, from 5:30-7:30 pm
$35 per person OR $60 / two tickets!
Stonemill Farms Community Building:
11390 Waterview Way, Woodbury, MN 55129

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

Questions? Email us at info@theflostate.com

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