Fun Fitness with Raelene

08/26/2024

I get to present Finding Joy in Northfield!!

This post is for those on my friend list and Thriving Together, LLC followers who:

1) Live in Southern MN (specifically in the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation's 20 County Area)
2) Work in a profession caring for and educating young children
3) Could use easy-to-apply strategies to increase your joy factor (and reduce stress) in their lives
4) Appreciate transformative early childhood trainings that speak to the heart and mind - energizing you as the A-mazing brain-builders you are!? (That happen to also be FREE, include dinner, and that are APPROVED for training hours?)

Well.... SMIF is, once again, providing a dinner and learn night in NORTHFIELD!!

We will laugh, think, and maybe even shed a tear. After all, life is tough and even more challenging for childcare providers during this time.

The words people use to describe the session the most include "Inspiring" "Impactful" "Important" "Joy-FULL" "Motivating".

YES! You deserve JOY! Come and get some.

WOO HOOO!

Sign up today. Every course SMIF and Thriving Together collaborated on the last two years has sold out. Act soon. I can't wait to see you!

07/30/2024

10/25/2023

Thank you for all the supportive messages. After being hit by a car while crossing a street in Kentucky on October 2nd, I've been recovering slowly, but surely.

This morning started with a vivid memory of the moment the car hit me and remembering the feeling that was to be my last moment.

Injuries have revealed themselves overtime, including a displaced scapala that is limiting shoulder mobility and causing neck pain. Happily, though, I have physical therapy and it will help me get it back in place. It looks like by mid November I will be 100%! Well, percent enough to be exercising again!

Sometimes I'm grumpy and resentful. The driver who wasn't paying attention and made a sudden decision to turn, quickly pulling through the crosswalk without looking, is likely not even considering the pain in the person he hit.

Yet, at the same time, I am ever grateful for the opportunity to slow down a bit.

Strange how both feelings can be present at nearly the same time.

This morning, after doing my physical therapy exercises and listening to music from my stretch class, I was icing my neck, broken fibula, and torn ligaments in my ankle.... and this song brought me so much peace. Apparently the meaning of it has to do with timelessness, the soul, passing from this earth... I thought the lyrics a bit strange at first. But as I lay with my hand on my stomach, breathing in deeply and exhaling slowly, it brought me an interesting peace.

https://youtu.be/q61gfrtcA0A?si=z_pHse1vJWdeFEXT

It reminds me that we are all connected. And that the soul lives on. And that Freedom and peace is ours for the taking. But, we must slow down and turn off the noise to find it.

Love to all. Remember to breathe.

An Ajeet Kaur song!"That melody showed me my own true face".Such a great musician.IMPORTANT:*I'm just a fan who subtitles songs*If you are the owner of this ...

10/14/2023

Got weights?!

Thanks for all the well wishes! I am recovering from getting hit by a car one day at a time. The prognosis is good for full recovery! Walking in a boot with crutches is slowing me down, but I've got this 🙂

In the meantime, I need some dumbbells for home workouts! Does anybody have a dumbbell set, preferably neoprene, they are not really using and would like to sell? I need a couple of 15 pound weights, could use a couple 12s, something like that.

Take care and keep appreciating your health! It is our richest gift. ❤️

09/25/2023

Who is coming out Monday to daaaaaaance!!!?! Can't wait!!

09/12/2023

Last night's Zumba class was AMAZING! We are so grateful for each and every person who ventured out to SHAKE IT UP! - And, of course, a huge YAHOOO for our special spectacular guest, the energetic and awesome Amber Peterson! Thanks for coming out and doing a couple songs wonderful woman! ...What? Amber? Um. Yes. That is her below leading a SUPER fun song by Queen with this fun group! WOOOOOT! And, you can catch her next week too! YAHOOO!

At one point during the night, it became crystal clear how much we all gave up the last three years. And, that we do not have to any more. We can gather and celebrate life together again, laughing, sweating, dancing, and shaking it up. :) Tears filled my eyes as I was bursting with so many different emotions .... I am so grateful to be reminded how fortunate I am to have y'all in my life to dance with. Life is truly better when you dance!!!!!

Have a great week and keep taking care of your most important asset - YOU. DANCE!! Move. Walk. Stand. Smile. And, keep loving you. After all, you are the only YOU that YOU have 🙂
See you next week!! WOOOOOOT!

Zumba Fitness with Raelene at the Ballroom!

09/11/2023

I was looking back to see if there was a photo from the past we would want to use for this session. And, I came across these cuties! LOVE dancing with y'all!!