05.02.19
Dr. Megan Brown bridal picture with her mother

May Is for Mom

Here’s the thing about moms: We all have one, we were all born. Just like our anatomy, it’s one of the consistencies in our biology of being human. But, in contrast, we all […]
04.23.19
Nora: Yoga Instructor at Mind the Mat in Alexandria, VA

Nora’s YTT Story: “You have permission to take care of yourself.”

Nora is a natural comedian. In fact, Mind the Mat gets consistent reviews on Nora’s humor in class. Of course, they rave about her compounded teaching skills, too: she has completed both our […]
03.25.19

We Can Do Better, Part 2: What’s Happening Now

Since my We Can Do Better (WCDB) post came out last month, three things have happened:   Last week, goop came out with a feature  about Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and how we don’t have […]
03.12.19

Lost, Then Found: Logan’s Fitness Journey

Is it cool to call someone a teacher’s pet? Or, is it cool to be the teacher’s pet? Is that outdated? Either way, that’s Logan. Why is she one of my favorites? Because […]
02.12.19

We Can Do Better

I’ve waited a long time to tell this story. In fact, my heart is beating out of my chest as I type. It’s not even really a bad story — trust me, working […]
01.03.19

The Secret to Life Is Simpler Than You Think…

Do you want to know the key to life? More specifically, do you want the secret to living a happier, longer life? Do you want to have a balanced mental state? Do you […]
12.20.18

“When holiday stress threatens to Scrooge you…”

In chatting with our editor this week, I pitched an exciting exercise idea for today’s post. She liked it (phew, I love it when Madelyn likes my ideas), but she practically begged for […]
11.20.18

NEW: Functional Mobility Programs…Plus an Early Sale

We are all athletes to a certain extent. I feel like an Olympian if I make it through the day with all my peeps in one piece! But how about that last road […]
11.08.18

3 Reasons Why We Should All Do Yoga…Right Now

The more I completely kick people’s butts, the more they come back to class. I’ve learned this over the past decade at Mind the Mat. But did you know that yoga can kick […]
08.22.18

Five Positions Everyone Should Try

What do you think this is, Cosmo? Set yourself up in these exercise positions every day to help balance the body and stave off injury. When we choose exercises we can perform in […]
08.10.18

Here’s Where To Find the Answers to the Questions I’m Asked Most Often

I got to spend three weeks in Bermuda this July (rough life, I know). We rented a little cottage on top of a hill overlooking the harbor, oh sorry, I mean harbour. During […]
06.28.18

My 5 Healthiest Habits Since Turning 40

This past Monday I added a last-minute, pop-up Pilates Boot Camp class at Mind the Mat. One of my “regulars” was there, but I hadn’t seen her in a while. “Where’ve you been?” […]
06.15.18

“Livin’ good in the neighborhood!” All About Well Ray, Next Saturday, June 23

Del Ray is known for many things: Sears bungalows, neighborhood restaurants, dog-friendly shops, and community events. And of course, you already know that Del Ray is a wellness mecca of sorts, with health-related […]
05.22.18

The Glutes Will Save Your Life

Warning! In reading this post, one may obtain strong, lifesaving glutes, and a toned tush. This post is for ALL AGES. In this business, your phone starts blowing up during different phases of […]
03.26.18

It’s Our 10 Years, 10 Giveaways Celebration!

As we continue to celebrate 10 years of Community in Alexandria we want to start giving back to YOU! Over the past 10 days we had a 10 percent off sale (are you […]


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