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Health & Wellness Podcasts

Learn how to create a balanced, healthy life that is also fun, fabulous, and on your terms! Join university faculty member, researcher, and Master Pilates instructor Ky Autumn Russell in a journey to simplify and democratize healthy living solutions that are designed for busy women (and men) who tend to prioritize caring for others over caring for themselves. A weekly dive into Pilates, yoga, meditation, fitness, health justice, nutrition, mindfulness, and more - learn how to move your body, become truly well, and live the life of your dreams.

Location:

United States

Genres:

Health & Wellness Podcasts

Description:

Learn how to create a balanced, healthy life that is also fun, fabulous, and on your terms! Join university faculty member, researcher, and Master Pilates instructor Ky Autumn Russell in a journey to simplify and democratize healthy living solutions that are designed for busy women (and men) who tend to prioritize caring for others over caring for themselves. A weekly dive into Pilates, yoga, meditation, fitness, health justice, nutrition, mindfulness, and more - learn how to move your body, become truly well, and live the life of your dreams.

Language:

English

Website:

https://www.kyautumn.com

Email:

hello@kyautumn.com

Episodes

Free Pilates workouts for you next week - here's how to sign-up

3/15/2020

I'm doing my part to #flattenthecurve and offering free Pilates workouts next week from my online studio membership. I'll send you a workout through email each day next week, when you sign-up at this link: https://www.kyautumn.com/spring-renewal-sign-up-page-2020 Our next season of the Blessful Body Podcast is coming soon, but I wanted to get this out to you for anyone who is staying at home right now. Much love, Ky

Duration:00:01:31

What is Flexibility and Why Does it Matter?

6/5/2019

Can you touch your toes? Does that mean you're flexible? What is flexibility and why does it matter? It's a key component of physical fitness (and life) and I'll tell you all about why it matters in this episode and how to be functionally flexible. The post What is Flexibility and Why Does it Matter? appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:26:24

Growth Mindset According to my 6 Year Old

5/11/2019

Have you heard about the power of having a growth mindset yet? Well my 6-year old is joining me on the podcast to give you all the details on how this powerful tool can do wonders for your life! Join me in a spontaneous Mother's Day special episode where I interview my little sweetie and… The post Growth Mindset According to my 6 Year Old appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:10:23

How to do a Mindfulness Walk so you can be Present, Calm, and Focused

4/17/2019

Come walk with me! I'm mixing things up this week! It's Earth Day soon, and it's National Stress Awareness Month so I wanted to share one of my favorite stress relief activities - a mindfulness walk. Not only does this relieve stress but it can also increase our connection to nature - (which in itself… The post How to do a Mindfulness Walk so you can be Present, Calm, and Focused appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:30:04

Easy Ways to Relax Your Body

4/9/2019

Need some relaxation? I've got you covered! This week's episode is all about how to release muscle tension that causes so much discomfort, aches, and pains. You'll have a clear understanding of why your muscles get so tense and what you can do it about it! In this episode I'll discuss: * What the cause… The post Easy Ways to Relax Your Body appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:27:49

Are You Ready to Move Your Body This Spring?

3/14/2019

Spring time is almost here an that means a whole lot more activity! Are you ready for it? It's not too late to start focusing on how to prep and cross-train your body so you can burst into spring full of energy and ready to play as hard as you like in somme beautiful sunshine.… The post Are You Ready to Move Your Body This Spring? appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:21:29

Are Ab Crunches Good For You?

3/6/2019

To Ab Curl or Not To Ab Curl? Is that the question? If you do ab curls or crunches I highly recommend that you spend some time pondering whether or not you should be doing ab curls and most importantly, how you are doing them. As first generation Pilates teacher Eve Gentry is quoted… The post Are Ab Crunches Good For You? appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:33:37

When to Rest & When to Push Yourself {episode 013}

2/28/2019

I had the flu last week, and it was rough. I survived by binge-listening to my Harry Potter audiobook collection (why are they so soothing?) and getting lots of rest. Now that I'm starting to feel a little better, I'm taking it easy and slowly reintroducing exercise back into my life. It's an important process,… The post When to Rest & When to Push Yourself {episode 013} appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:30:23

Physical Fitness Does Not Look a Particular Way {episode 012}

2/21/2019

I'm getting a little personal in this episode, talking about body image and the myth that physical fitness can only look one way. In fact, how we look doesn't really indicate whether or not we are physically fit. Being fit is all about having enough energy to do our work and still have energy to… The post Physical Fitness Does Not Look a Particular Way {episode 012} appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:21:46

What to do Instead of Multitasking {episode 011}

2/14/2019

Did you know multitasking is a myth? It's true, we aren't actually capable of doing multiple tasks at once. When we think we're multitasking we're switching our focus back and forth between each task. Sound exhausting? It is! and it has some real health downsides that I'm talking all about in this episode In… The post What to do Instead of Multitasking {episode 011} appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:22:44

Why You Should Love Your Core {episode 010}

2/8/2019

Do you love your core? In celebration of love month, this episode is all about why YOU should love your core! It doesn't matter if you have toned abs or not, your core is deserving of some serious loving. In this episode I'll discuss some major reasons your core deserves your affection: * What your… The post Why You Should Love Your Core {episode 010} appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:26:47

How to Move More During Your Day {episode 009}

1/23/2019

How much do you move every day? Do you fit movement into your day beyond exercising? As we discussed last week, this is very important to your health. In this episode I'll cover the top ways to get more movement each and every day * How to stack functions at home to move more *… The post How to Move More During Your Day {episode 009} appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:33:22

Do You Think About Physical Activity or Just Exercise? {episode 008}

1/17/2019

Is there a difference between physical activity and exercise? Yep, there is. So which is more important for your health? Turns out they are BOTH important, and increasing your physical activity levels AND your exercise levels can have long reaching health improvements. In this episode you'll learn all about how to maximize physical activity and… The post Do You Think About Physical Activity or Just Exercise? {episode 008} appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:28:44

Why Your Habits are Super Important for Your Wellness Goals {episode 007}

1/9/2019

Do you focus on your habits? Habits are a buzzword in the fitness world right now, and for good reason. If you can automate the behaviors that will lead to your goals (fitness or otherwise), then you have a much greater chance of actually achieving those goals. So after you set all your fabulous goals… The post Why Your Habits are Super Important for Your Wellness Goals {episode 007} appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:28:44

Rock Your Resolutions: How to Set Goals You Will Want to Achieve

1/3/2019

New Year's Resolutions - do you love or hate them? I admit that I love to go through and set intentions and goals in the new year. In fact, I love it so much that as a faculty instructor at a university, I do this at the beginning of every semester too! I have worked… The post Rock Your Resolutions: How to Set Goals You Will Want to Achieve appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:36:36

How to Finish the Year Strong

12/27/2018

How you finish is more important as how you start. When it comes to the end of the year, reflecting on the past year is the best way to set yourself up for the new year of your dreams. Sounds confusing? Don't worry - I will show you how to go through a step by… The post How to Finish the Year Strong appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:16:56

Make Mindful Presence Your Present (for the Holidays and Everyday)

12/19/2018

Wanna know what the hottest gift of 2018 is? Well, I got ya covered. It doesn't come in a fancy box or have a big bow - but it is the most powerful gift we can give ourselves or a loved one. Our mindful presence! Yep, mindfulness is it. And it is more sought after… The post Make Mindful Presence Your Present (for the Holidays and Everyday) appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:27:55

How to Have Healthy and Happy Holidays

12/12/2018

How do you feel about the holidays? Is it the most wonderful time of the year or the most stressful time of the year? Either way, this episode has tons of tips to help you be healthy and fulfilled during the holiday season (by doing them your way). In this episode I'm helping you thrive… The post How to Have Healthy and Happy Holidays appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:36:04

Core Anatomy 101

12/12/2018

So what is the core anyway? As a Pilates and anatomy instructor, I have spent a lot of time learning, thinking, and teaching about the core. It's one of the topics people ask me about the most so I decided to answer some questions in this episode. In this episode I'm covering all things… The post Core Anatomy 101 appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:27:23

Why Wellness is the Key to Health

12/3/2018

Wellness is more important than being healthy. That may be a controversial statement yet wellness is the key to having healthy, happy, fulfilled lives. And the best thing about wellness is that if you are doing it right your wellness regime can be fun, entirely unique, and liberating. In this episode I'm walking you through… The post Why Wellness is the Key to Health appeared first on Ky Autumn Russell - Pilates, yoga, & relaxation.

Duration:00:40:40