How to: Find #MeTime

Practicing yoga is a great example of self-care. You're taking (at least) 60 minutes out of your day to reconnect and reset - mind, body and spirit. And while we're big fans of this type of self-care, there's a lot of other ways to be kind to yourself too! We asked our CPY Team of managers and instructors for their ideas and here's what they said: 

“Self-care, to me, consists of little things like simply listening to my favorite podcasts in the car driving to and from the studio, or going on a long walk with my little girl in her stroller (which is starting to be a fun challenge, because she wants to walk everywhere!). Anytime that I can spend with my husband and daughter together with no technology is also a sure-fire way to fill my cup.”

Megan W. - Berkeley West, CA

“Eat something green everyday, 5-10 minutes of silent seated meditation before bed and 9-10 hours of sleep.”

Kevin H. - Aliso Viejo, CA

“I love to get manis and pedis. Especially as a yoga instructor when we are always barefoot.”

Elizabeth S. - Lakeview, IL

“I love to order takeout, get some good scented candles, and stay in and binge watch a new TV series. Oh, and ice cream never hurts!”

Annie G. - Shorth North, OH

“'Me Time' is walking around the Seattles Farmers' Markets (Pike Place and Ballard) and checking out all the fresh produce, flowers, and food!”

Dominique L. - Ballard, WA

“I spend time with family, my old man dog, and cherished friend. They definitely keep me sane.”

Jewels P. - Falls Church, VA

“Time in nature. I love the heated studios, but sometimes only a breath of fresh air and blue skies will offer the reset I need.”

Leigh Anne S. - Sherman Oaks, CA

“While I love connecting with students and my CorePower family, I find it super important to 'check-out' and find some solo time during the week. This means putting my phone on do not disturb, reading a good book, and trading my yoga pants for sweats.”

Rachel N. - Blackhawk, CA

“Spending time with my dogs and relaxing at home watching HGTV”

Angela S. - Brewers Hill, MD

“Home restorative practice, drawing, journaling, making jewelry.”

Skylor P. - Southeast Portland, OR