Inside the Movement Medicine Event with Lauren Roxburgh

Last week I was honored to host a ‘Movement Medicine’ private event with goop’s Body Whisper, body alignment expert and best-selling author Lauren Roxburgh. Lauren came to my home in Bel Air, Los Angeles where she shared her knowledge with 30 of my Glow Girl friends on the importance of rolling out your fascia, body alignment and the mind-body connection. Following a short educational talk, we all had the opportunity to experience one of Lauren’s intro to foam rolling classes! Lauren is a gifted educator and teacher who has transformed the lives and bodies of Hollywood’s A-listers with her overall holistic approach to wellness! A portion of the proceeds from the event was donated to the Hirshberg Foundation, a charity that is close to my heart. Read on for more details on this magical day!

You can experience Lo’s magic by signing up for her new virtual Aligned Life Studio where she is offering an online library of classes. Also check out her two books including the best-selling Taller, Slimmer, Younger and her newest, The Power Source. If you purchase Lauren’s new book - The Power Source now, you will also receive one month free to Lauren's online Aligned Life studio subscription.

Outfit by Bandier, my favorite active wear company: Center Stage Legging by All Access and Foundation Crew Tank by We Over Me. Sneakers by APL.

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Starting with an introduction from Corc Yoga about the benefits of practicing on a cork mat, to an educational talk from Lauren and straight into the hands-on 45-minute foam rolling class, we were reminded of the importance of maintaining our body in all aspects of life.

Named the “Body Alignment Pro” by Vogue, Lauren discovered the power of ‘fascia’, or structural integration, which is a healing system that focuses on the way the human body deals with gravity and stress by focusing on the alignment of the body. When we are busy or stressed, the fascia stores toxins that negatively impact our health (such as acute back pain, anxiety, and poor posture).

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After the class we all had a chance to chat, share wellness tips, sample Instant Adaptogen Super Lattes from Kroma, (a new company launched by Lisa Odenweller, the founder of Beaming) and enjoy some delicious gluten-free and superfood muffins.

My friends and I were so excited to learn about the benefits of foam rolling fascia and how it can help with flushing out toxins, connective-tissue muscle disorders, and inflammation. Other perks of foam rolling include elongation of muscles, and a deep release of tension. Yes please!

For more information on Lauren, read my previous post on her, Meet ‘The Body Whisperer’ Lauren Roxburgh.

xxMelissa

All “Glow Girl” guests were given a LoRox travel foam roller and deluxe goody bag!

Special thanks to the following brands who participated:

AYR Skincare, Bandier, Beaming, Coola, Cote, Corc Yoga, FabFitFun, Gemtye, Instytutum, KIND Snacks, Kroma, Olie Biologique, Oxigen, Papa and Barkley, Sanari, SkinTe

10 Tips for Self Improvement

Happy February Glow Girls! It's been one month since we made our New Years Resolutions but did we stick to them? No worries if you didn’t--you can start by implementing some of my favorite lifestyle hacks now. Read on for my top 10 tips to become a happier, healthier version of yourself. 

1. DIET DAYS: Try a new eating plan to help lose a few extra pounds. Eating clean will make you feel better and get stronger!  Whole 30 and the Akasha Center Food Cleanse are two of the safest and most effective diet plans. 

2. FIND YOUR STUDIO: Purchase a Class Pass to try different exercise programs to find the ones that fit your lifestyle. You can go to multiple studios for great prices and at the same time try different types of exercise classes. 

3. LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD: Motivate yourself to work out by sporting some new fashionable activewear. This helps me get in the right mindset to exercise and I also feel good wearing them straight to lunch. For the trendiest, most unique styles shop at Carbon38, Bandier and Sweat NSK. Get 15% off with discount code glow15 for all purchases from Sweat NSK.

4. TRACK IT: Invest in a fitness tracking bracelet like Fitbit or Apple Watch. You can track your steps, miles, and even how much and what kind of sleep you are getting. 

5. CLEANER BEAUTY: Use organic and clean beauty products that are safe and effective. Some favorites include my new Olie X Melissa Meyers RoseGlow drops, and the make-up and skin care lines by Beautycounter and SAPPHO.

6. GOOD ENERGY: Keep your home healthy, fragrant and toxic-free. I use my  Essential Oil Diffuser every day in my home office and love the lavender scent. Also try using this saging kit to clear out the negative energy from your space.  

7. LISTEN: Tune in to audio books and self-help podcasts. My favorite audio books include The 5 Second Rule, Spark Joy and Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. For podcasts, I recommend Happier with Gretchen Rubin and The Marie Forleo Podcast.

8. MEDITATE: Download a meditation app to guide you through short, daily sessions of zen. Some favorites include Headspace, Calm and Unplug Meditation.

9. SUPPLEMENTS: Start incorporating dietary supplements to boost your overall  health. OLLY makes delish gummies that include Endless Energy, Flawless Complexion, Restful Sleep and Goodbye Stress.

10. SOAK IT UP: Treat yourself to a weekly bath ritual that includes lighting beautifully scented organic candles by Sanari. Try adding lavender bath salts by Suzi's Lavender and soothing bath oil by ESPA, two of my bath time favorites.

Keep glowing and enjoy reaching your happier, healthier self!

xxMelissa